May 14 BYPC The Great Spelling Bee Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) Join us and battle for spelling supremacy! This is a FREE and fun spelling competition. Win a great prize. Open to all youth ages 11-18, 2 divisions 11-14 years & 15-18 yrs.

May 17 Small Spaces, BIG IdeasHolly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) Turn your small bedroom into a cool oasis! Using various tricks and tips you will learn how to make the most of your small space. Each week a FREE design project will be offered. Open to all youth ages 11-18.

May 21 BYPC Ping Pong Skills Competition Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7)Bring it on ping pong players! Test your skills in some fun, wacky and challenging competitions open to all youth ages 11-18.

May 24 BYPC Dance Class Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave) 6:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903 Our Centre is hosting a dance class for youth aged 13-19 in the Barrie community. If you would like to learn a couple new moves come down to the centre and give it a try.

Thank You!The City of Barrie would like to thank

its sponsors for supporting the

Litter was collected by a number of schools, groups and individuals who participated in Barrie’s 9th Annual “Spring into Clean” from April 15th to April 17th.

We had 55 schools with nearly 23,000 students who collected 3,300 kgs of litter! This is the largest number of schools to participate in this event to date. We had 39 Corporate Groups and 54 individual groups, totaling nearly 1200 people, clean our parks, ravines and forests.

Combined with the residents who attended the Waterfront Clean Up Day, we collected 6380 kgs of litter and garbage. BFI and their staff donated the total collection of 9640 kgs of litter to help keep Barrie beautiful! We couldn’t do “Spring into Clean” without BFI’s assistance. We would like to extend a special thank you to Tim Horton’s for all of their hard work and assistance in helping us promote the event and to Pitch-In Canada for supplying the thousands of bags needed.

A BIG Thank You to all who were involved!

For information on news, events, and more visit us online at www.barrie.ca

Upcoming Events

Bids & Tenders

May 5th

Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: cityinfo@barrie.ca

PURCHASING BRANCHBID OPPORTUNITIES

DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone (705) 739-4220 Ext. 5163 or Ext. 4538 or by Email at purchasing@barrie.ca

Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Biddingo.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATIONREF # FIN 2011-041PQ

PRE-QUALIFICATION OFGENERAL CONTRACTORS

MECHANICAL CONTRACTORSELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SUNNIDALE PARK

RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER PUMPING STATION

245 SUNNIDALE ROAD, BARRIE, ON

The purpose of this process is to Pre-qualify General, Mechanical & Electrical Contractors for a potential tendering process for Sunnidale Park Reservoir and Booster Pumping Station. It is the intention of the Corporation that only pre-qualified respondents will be allowed to continue with the tendering process for this project. The City of Barrie is undertaking the Sunnidale Park Reservoir and Booster Pumping Station situated in Sunnidale Park south east of Cundles Road West and Sunnidale Road in the City of Barrie. There will be a building housing pumps, mechanical, electrical, and process equipment connected to a reservoir which are described as follows:

Booster Pumping Station – A 135m2 two storey structure (two storey below ground) complete with stone and wood siding, metal roofing, four (4) 45kW (60hp) and 350kW diesel generator;

Reservoir – 18.5ML (92.5m long x 32.5m wide)

The total construction work estimated to be approximately $12,000,000 which includes $1,440,000.00 for Mechanical and $400,000.00 for Electrical work, excluding HST.

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday May 12, 2011

REQUEST FOR TENDERREF # FIN 2011-014T

FOR THE PROVISION OFBULK DELIVERED, CARDLOCK

& RETAIL DISPENSED GASOLINE & DIESEL FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM

WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR YEAR 4 & YEAR 5

The Corporation of the City of Barrie and Barrie Police Service are inviting tenders for the provision of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to be supplied and delivered as per the following parts: (Note: Bidders may bid on one or more parts of this tender).

PART A) BULK DELIVERED PRODUCTPART B) CARDLOCK DISPENSED PRODUCTPART C) RETAIL DISPENSED PRODUCT

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFT Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Tuesday May 17, 2011

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION# FIN 2011-047PQ

PREQUALIFICATION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR

TREE MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION REMOVAL

The intent of this Request for Prequalification is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications and their relevant experience for the provision of Tree Maintenance and Vegetation Removal on an “as and when” required basis.

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday May 19, 2011

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2011-049Q

SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF SPEED CUSHIONS

The intent of this Request for Quotation is to solicit Bids for the Supply & Delivery of Fifty-Seven (57) Modular Rubber Speed Cushions for delivery to the City of Barrie.

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday May 19, 2011

PURCHASING BRANCH Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.

THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Five Points & Area Transportation Improvements Schedule “B” Municipal Class

Environmental Assessment (Class EA)

The Corporation of the City of Barrie hereby notifies all interested individuals and parties, that a Public Information Centre will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City of Barrie in the Sir Robert Barrie Room located on the 2nd Floor, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, to receive comments regarding proposed alternative solutions. These comments will be used to develop a Preferred Alternative Solution. The purpose of this Class EA is to:

• Assess the existing transportation system in and adjacent to the study area;• Identify deficiencies to the existing transportation system;• Identify the location, extent, and sensitivity of the existing natural, social, heritage and economic environment within the study area;• Establish appropriate measures required

to mitigate any adverse impacts to property and the physical, natural, social, cultural and economic environment resulting from proposed transportation improvements; and• Provide a conceptual design, cost estimates, and sequencing requirements associated with the proposed alternative solutions.

The City of Barrie is using Phase 2 of the Schedule “B” Municipal Class EA to update the Five Points EA. The Corporation has retained the consulting firm C.C. Tatham & Associates Ltd. to develop/evaluate alternative solutions, recommend a Preferred Alternative Solution and document the entire Class EA planning process in a report.

A copy of the draft ESR document outlining the planning, approval, problem identification, and preliminary impact assessments of the various alternatives, will also be available for review at the following locations and on line at: www.barrie.ca/Living/Environment/Pages/EnvironmentalAssessmentStudies.aspx

City of Barrie City of Barrie Clerk’s Office Engineering Dept. 1st Floor City Hall 6th Floor City Hall 70 Collier Street 70 Collier Street

Barrie Public Library Information Desk 60 Worsley Street

Copies of the Comment Sheet will also be available at the above locations and on line to interested individuals and parties unable to attend the Public Information Centre. Comment Sheets are to be returned to the City of Barrie, Engineering Department, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 400, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5, to the attention of Mr. Ralph Scheunemann by Friday, May 27, 2011. Subsequent to the comments received, a recommendation of a Preferred Alternative Solution will be presented to City Council for their consideration.

Should additional information be required,please contact Mr. Ralph Scheunemann at(705) 739-4220, Ext. 4781, E-mail: rscheunemann@barrie.ca

D. McAlpine R. W. McArthur, P. Eng.City Clerk Director of Engineering

This Notice issued Thursday, May 5, Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2011.

May 5 National Youth WeekLadies Night Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave.) 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903This night is all about you ladies so bring your BFF’s and check out what we have to offer! 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Zumba, 6 - 6:15 p.m., Belly Dancing, 6 - 7 p.m. Healthy snacks and spa treatments, 6 - 7p.m. let’s talk relationships, 7 - 8 p.m. Hip Hop workshop, 8 - 9 p.m. Women’s self defense. For youth 11-19yrs.

May 7 National Youth WeekExtreme Sports Day Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave.) (705) 792-7903 Barrie Paint ball is the place to be! First 50 youth through the doors will receive a FREE entry with the purchase of paint balls.12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 8200 - 10th Line Essa Township.

Queen’s Park is rockin with demos from Hardwood Hills and local skate shops!Learn the ins and outs to biking and tips and tricks of skateboarding. Check out some crazy kiteboarding footage from local pro riders (footage to be showed at the Maple Ave Youth Centre) (weather permitting – if inclement weather the event will be hosted at the Maple Ave Youth Centre). For youth 11-19yrs.

JUNE

3

Victoria Village Activity Centre, 146 Toronto Street Doors open at 8:30am. Workshops to begin at 9:00am

Join us for an action- filled day. Discover how you can become more active and improve

your health. This event is free, but you must pre-register before Friday, May 27, 2011.

Call today at (705) 792-3411

FREE Healthy LunchDoor Prizes!

The City of Barrie would like to advise all interested individuals and parties that a second Open House will be held today, May 5th for the development of the City of Barrie’s Sustainable Waste Management Strategy.

The Strategy will promote effective, efficient, and responsible change to our waste collection, diversion and disposal systems for the next 20 years. The Strategy will be a community- based plan, with goals, policies and a vision focused on issues that are important to the residents of Barrie.

Community Engagement is critical to ensure that the views and values of the community are incorporated in the development of the Strategy. The City is pleased to announce the commencement of their engagement program with this series of Open Houses.

The second Open House will be held today, Thursday, May 5th from 4pm to 8pm at the East Bayfield Community Centre at 80 Livingstone St. East.

This Open House will provide an important opportunity for the City to hear what residents think about current waste management practices, as well as your suggestions for the future.

In addition to developing the Strategy, the City has recently been approached by the Barrie Windcatchers, a private organization that is proposing the development of a 2 megawatt (MW) wind turbine on the Barrie Landfill Site. The City is evaluating the potential impacts of the construction and operation of the wind turbine on current and potential future landfill operations. This impact assessment will be presented and discussed with community members at the Open House.

Please visit the City’s website for additional information and opportunities for feedback. www.barrie.ca

Emergency Preparedness Week

M ay 1-7, 2011 is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week in Canada. Is your family ready?

If not, EP Week is the perfect time to prepare for the unexpected emergency.

The City of Barrie, like most communities across the country, encourages residents during EP Week to identify and learn about risks in their communities and how they can protect themselves. Being Aware of the potential hazards and risks you face and Being Ready are the best steps to ensure that you and your family will survive an emergency or disaster.

Be Aware & Be AwareKnow The Risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to your neighbourhood and our city can help us better prepare. During winter time in Barrie, we face a number of hazards such as: severe winter storms of heavy snow or freezing rain and high winds. In the summer we experience summer storms of heavy rain, severe hail and strong winds; even a tornado is possible. In extreme cases, we can experience deep chills in winter and heat waves in summer as well as power outages caused by the severe weather, hazardous material accidents and communicable diseases and health emergencies. It’s always a good idea to stay aware by following weather and emergency event forecasts online, on the radio and television.

Make a plan – Every Canadian household needs an emergency plan. It will help you and your family to know what to do, where to go, where to stay and who to contact if disaster strikes. Ensure your plan includes the special needs of family members, such as where to get medical devices or prescription medication in an emergency. Also don’t forget your pets as their safety is your responsibility. Normally, only service dogs are permitted in evacuation centres, so develop a list of friendly places where they can stay and when warnings of an impending emergency are given, call and confirm emergency shelter arrangements for your pet.

Prepare Emergency Supplies – During an emergency, we may need to get by without power or tap water. We will all need some basic supplies, to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours. All emergency supplies should include bottled water, non-perishable food, crank radio or radio and batteries, flashlights and batteries, footwear and clothing, toiletries, medication and important papers. The supplies you would need if you have to evacuate should be kept readily available in a ‘Go Bag’ that you can quickly grab on the way out. Again don’t forget to cate for the special needs of family members and your pets. It is also a good idea to prepare additional kits that you can keep in your car, at work and at the cottage as it is very likely

that you may not be at home when emergency strikes.

During an emergency – Get your emergency kit, follow your plan and listen for instructions from radio or television broadcasts. Make sure you are safe before helping others and stay put until all is safe or you are ordered to evacuate. Businesses Should Plan TooBusiness owners, municipal officials and utility operators should also be prepared to ensure the continuity of their businesses and services in the case of an emergency. Protecting information and assets and updating emergency plans are all crucial in assuring community preparedness.

Get More Tips During EP WeekYou can learn more about how you can prepare your family or business for disasters by visiting Emergency Planning in the Living section of www.Barrie.ca.

You can also pick up emergency preparedness material on how to make a plan and an emergency kit at City facilities or download “Your Emergency Preparedness Guide” at www.GetPrepared.ca

Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Being Aware and Being Ready will ensure that You Are Prepared which will help you to reduce anxiety and aid in recovering from an emergency situation. Make your emergency plan and prepare your emergency supplies today for a safer tomorrow.

Public Open HouseBeing Held Today

Event!

Barrie Examiner BFI B101 / ChayFox Bakery SWISH Life FMTim Hortons Barrie Advance NapoleonPitch-In Rock 95 / Kool FM

Sponsored by

Battle of the BANDS!

Friday, June 3rd @ 7:00 pm

Barrie's talented young musicians will take over the stage at Celebrate Barrie.

APPLY NOWIf you're in a band with members 11 to 19

years old and live in Barrie, apply now and win great prizes!

Send your information, including CD/DVD, audio/video file, or link to an on-line site such as

Facebook or MySpace by Friday, May 13th to:

Department of CultureMail - P.O. Box 400,

Barrie Ontario L4M 4T5In-Person to 24 Maple Avenue

(Transit Terminal, 2nd Floor)Email: adyke@barrie.ca

Maple Avenue Youth Centre59 Maple Avenue, Barrie

Holy Youth Centre171 Mapleton Avenue

. . . Our Community Fest ival

May 26 BYPC Self-Defense Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave) 6:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903 Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? Do you know how to protect yourself? Come and learn some basic techniques, you can never be too prepared.

Barrie Public Library(705) 728-1010, 60 Worsley Street, Barriewww.library.barrie.on.ca

May 5 The Power of Positioning: the secret of the “One Thing”Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Jack Palance talked about it in the movie City Slickers. What does the “One Thing” mean for small business? Gary Lyon will lead an interactive workshop for small business owners that builds on the premise that success come from offering less to fewer people. This is a free, drop-in session.

May 6 National Youth WeekDoors Open Bands NitePublic Library, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Come out and listen to local bands and show your support! Hosted by the Barrie Public Library.

May 9 Social Media for Your Business Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Fad or phenomenon, love them or hate them, social media tools are here to stay and growing in popularity. If you have a business and are unfamiliar with or curious about social networking tools then you will want to attend this free, drop-in session session.

May 10 Buying and Selling a House: Know Your OptionsPublic Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.In October 2010, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), acceding to demands by the federal Competition Bureau, opened the door to “discount” realtors and more options for buyers and sellers. Come to this free, drop-in session and hear from a panel of real-estate experts to find out what these changes mean for you.

May 12 10th Season with Master Gardeners This workshop is presented by a certified Master Gardener. You may ask individual questions at the end of each workshop.

Make Your Garden WOW with Texture & Foliage Public Library, 8:15 p.m.Most plants are in flower only a short time. Boost the interest in your garden and choose plants that look good even when not in bloom - with Master Gardener Greg Kalcic.

Communities In Bloom Official Kick-off

Join Councillor Michael Prowse on Saturday, May 7th for the official kick-off of the 2011 Communities In Bloom. The kick-off runs from 10 am to 2 pm.

Showcase your green thumb in Barrie’s Communities in Bloom! With spring’s arrival, many avid gardeners are sharpening and polishing their gardening tools in anticipation of Barrie’s 14th annual

participation in the Communities in Bloom (CIB) competition at the National and International levels.

Members of the CIB committee will answer questions and accept registration forms for this year’s participation! Each of the 50 registered participants will receive a free canvas gift bag filled with seed packets, gardening gloves, a coupon for compost, compliments of the Barrie Environmental Centre (landfill site) and of course there will be some fabulous plant prizes from Botanix. Scott’s of Canada

will also be providing some great prizes as well!

Draws will take place at Botanix, and all winner’s will be notified by phone.

Reminder, for both new and repeat participants, the deadline to register your beautificationefforts is Friday June 17th. For Little Bloomers, the registration deadline is July 15th.

If you haven’t registered before, come out and find out about the program! Communities inBloom is based participation not a competition for our residents! Experienced or novice gardeners,

large or small gardens, all are welcome so be sure to come out and meet us!