This Week in Barrie | November 25, 2010

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November 25th

Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]

December 1Around the World in 60 minutes Uganda: The Pearl of Africa 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Nicole van Woudenberg travelled to Uganda to help with education and found a fascinating country and a friendly people. Come and discover the countryside, cities, education, and wildlife of this African country as Nicole shares her digital photographs and memories with you. All adults are welcome.

SESSIONS ARE DROP-IN AND FREE

October 5 – December 1 Circle of Readers6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Angus Ross Room ORWednesdays: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Oro District Lions Programme RoomThis programme is aimed at building reading skills of 6 - 9 year old. Parents are reminded that they are to stay in the library while their child(ren) enjoy the programme. Please call or drop by the Children’s Information Desk at (705) 728-1010 ext. 7019

November 27An Unplugged Saturday Night 7:30 p.m. –10:30 p.m.Barrie Public Library and the Barrie Folk Society are pleased to present an open stage venue where people are welcome to sign up for a 15-minute set on stage. All musicians - budding and otherwise - poets and singers are welcome to the stage. This is an all-ages evening and children are encouraged to attend as well as participate.

In keeping with tradition, there will be no admission to the evening, just a donation jar to offset any potential expenses the evening may incur.

November 20 - February 6Barrie Festival of TreesCentennial Parkwww.barriefestivaloftrees.comWaterfront light display to celebrate the winter season.

December 31Barrie’s Downtown CountdownCity Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets(705) 739-4285, www.barrie.caBiggest free New Year’s party in Central Ontario! Family fun featuring live music, fireworks, and activities for kids.

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 4538 or Ext 5163 or by Email at [email protected]

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.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-003P

BARRIE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITYThe City of Barrie invites submissions for its prestigious waterfront opportunity for a hotel complex with associated mixed use development, strategically located at 1-15 Bayfield Street. The site is located within the Promenade District as envisioned in the City’s Downtown Commercial Master Plan, featuring uninterrupted exposure and views of the Kempenfelt waterfront and marina area, with excellent vehicular and pedestrian access.

A non-refundable Document Fee of $20.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday December 2, 2010.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2010-133Q

SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A TIRE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

TO HANDLE THE FLEET FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE

FLEET SERVICESThe intent of this Request for Quotation is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications, and their relevant experience for Tire Management Services to be performed for City of Barrie Fleet Services Department. 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 December 2, 2010.

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.


WAYFINDING SIGNAGE FABRICATION & INSTALLATION

The City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified and experienced firms for the provision of the fabrication and installation of Wayfinding Signage. A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.


REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION# FIN 2010-118PQ

SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR WELDING / MACHINING / MILLWRIGHT SERVICES

FOR THE CITY OF BARRIEThe intent of this Request for Pre-qualification is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications, and their relevant experience for welding / machining / millwright services to be performed and / or provided at City of Barrie facility and site locations.

The City of Barrie requires a number of qualified companies on an “as required basis.” The successful pre-qualified contractors will be placed on a registry, which corporate staff will use to solicit competitive quotations for specific projects and emergency services.

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


REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

# FIN 2010-130QFOR SUPPLY & DELIVERY

OF TRAFFIC CONTROLLERSINTERSECTION

PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM The City of Barrie is engaging in the Request for Quotation process for the supply and delivery of Intersection Pedestrian System Traffic Controllers for a two (2) year term with option to extend for two (2) annual terms.A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.


Just as you winterize your car, Barrie is winterizing the City. Every fall, Winter

Operations tunes-up its equipment and staff in preparation for the unpredictability and hazards of the upcoming snowy season, ensuring that residents and visitors to Barrie enjoy a safe winter.The plan is called Winter Control and it carefully organizes the operations that handle the effects of winter weather on roads, sidewalks, and City parking lots in order to ease your drive and walks throughout Barrie. Overall, Winter Control clears and maintains 1050 km of road lanes, 371 km of sidewalks, 22 parking lots, 49 crosswalks, 64 bus shelters, 510 bus stops, and all downtown sidewalk intersections using a combination of City staff and contractors, along with plowing, sanding, and salting processes.Likewise, the City depends on modern technology, detailed weather reports, 24 hour road patrols, and a priority road service system to achieve safe and passable walking and driving conditions at all times. Modern electronic informational systems such as Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) that

monitor and provide up-to-the minute accurate pavement

conditions, and

Electronic Spreader Controls (ESC) that disperse an accurate amount of salt on the roads help Winter Operations staff make effective decisions on maintaining safe and usable roads. As for the priority road service system, eight contract road plows target the busiest roads first, which include the multi-lane major arterials, transit routes, and some industrial roads, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. City owned units care for secondary and residential routes. Along with new technology and a priority service system, Barrie also adopted a Road Salt Management Plan that is environmentally-friendly and more cost effective. Since the 2002/2003 winter season the city has been voluntarily complying with the Federal Government’s objective to reduce salt use during winter control; and despite our community’s phenomenal growth, Barrie has successfully reduced its salt use by almost 20% over the past five years, equivalent to an average of 8000 tonnes per year!

Furthermore to guarantee that all goes well, Winter Control’s 50 staff members undergo intensive class room and field test training in the fall where they learn how to safely operate equipment, how to reduce salt use, how to safely navigate a plow or sander in simulated winter conditions.

How can you help? Assist Winter Control in keeping our roads and sidewalks safe by not parking on or across sidewalks – a regulation in effect year long – and by not parking on any street or part of a street from November 1 to April 15 between the hours of 12 midnight and 7am. Within the downtown core, overnight parking is not permitted between 3 am and 6 am. Respecting these restrictions allows plows to clean the roads and walkways effectively, this is necessary for daily circulation and emergency vehicles. When visiting the downtown or Allandale areas, do not park you vehicle next to bagged meters. Snow clearance to the meters is underway and your interference could cost you a parking ticket and towing charges. Finally, refrain from throwing or depositing snow and ice from your property onto the street or sidewalk. Not only does this practice contribute to unsafe driving and walking conditions and increases the cost of providing winter road maintenance, but it also contravenes municipal regulations.

For more information visit the Community section of www.barrie.ca or call Road & Transportation at 705-739- 4255.

Winter Operations Keeps Barrie Moving

The Doors Open Barrie organizing committee

is looking for new sites within Barrie to be

featured in 2011. Potential sites could include

private homes or businesses in heritage or

significant buildings, but may also include

buildings of cultural significance or of

general public interest.

Past sites have included the MacLaren Art

Centre, Grey & Simcoe Foresters Museum, AIM

Realty, Rogers TV, Trinity Anglican Church,

Meridian Planning, and many more. The event

also features historic walking tours.

If you are interested in participating or would

like additional information, please contact the

Department of Culture at (705) 739-4299 or

[email protected]; or visit

www.doorsopenbarrie.ca,

www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.

Downtown Barrie and The City of Barrie would

like you to know that for the month of December

parking will be free in all Municipal parking lots

including the Collier Street Parkade. On-street

paid parking will remain in effect to ensure

short term parking is convenient and

available within downtown.

Come experience some of the best restaurants,

shopping, culture and entertainment in the region.

Looking for New Sites to Feature in 2011

Residents are reminded that from November 1

to April 15 each year, parking of a vehicle on any

street or part of a street within the City of Barrie

between the hours of 12 midnight and 7 a.m. is

prohibited and subject to a $20.00 fine. Within

the Downtown Business Improvement Area, on

street parking is prohibited between the hours

of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Any vehicle found parked in contravention

of By-law 2007-209 may be

ticketed and/or towed.

By keeping the City streets clear of vehicles

during this period, you allow the City crews

access to help ensure that your roadways are

maintained and that large emergency vehicles

can get down the street. Parking is prohibited

over sidewalks and the City boulevards.

NoticeOvernight Parking

RestrictionsBy-law 2007-209


FOR SUPPLY & DELIVERY OFONE (1) NEW PROPANE POWERED LIFT TRUCK

This Quotation is being called for the supply, delivery and training of ONE (1) new propane powered lift truck to be delivered to the City of Barrie’s Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) located at 20 Royal Parkside Drive, Barrie, ON. 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 December 9, 2010.


SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR AUTO GLASS SUPPLY AND

INSTALLATIONFOR THE CITY OF BARRIE

The intent of this Request for Quotation is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications, and their relevant experience for Auto Glass Supply and Installation Services to be performed and / or provided at City of Barrie facility and site locations. A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-149P

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION

OF THE MUNICIPAL CLASS EA COMPONENT

FOR THE UPDATE OF THE HOTCHKISS CREEK WATERSHED

MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN

The Corporation of the City of Barrie is planning to engage the services of a consulting engineering firm to undertake the Municipal Class EA component of the Updated Hotchkiss Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan. The consultant will utilize updated hydrologic and hydraulic modeling recently completed for the City. The consultant will review the previous 2000 Municipal Class EA, update the report and alternatives

Barrie Recognized For Environmental Efforts

as well as document the preparation & coordination of the consultation process in compliance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.



AUTODESK SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 2011

The Corporation of the City of Barrie is soliciting Bids from qualified suppliers for the renewal of Autodesk Annual Software Subscriptions. Bidders must be a certified Autodesk Reseller or Autodesk ISV Partner for their Bid to be considered

A non-refundable Document Fee of $20.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.


In 2011 there will be changes to the City of Barrie

Toilet Rebate Program. These changes include

the rebate level for the program from $70 to $50,

and each household will now only be eligible for

one rebate allowing the city to issue 40% more

rebates for the same cost. Its estimated changing

a 13.5 litre toilet to a six litre saves about $30 for

every person in the household per year in Barrie

in water and sewer bills.

Want more Info? Contact Barry Thompson at 705-739-4220 ext. 4557

Barrie Recreation Centres E AT S M A RT !We are very proud to have partnered with the Barrie

Minor Hockey Association Concessions and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to make our Recreation

Centres part of the Eat Smart Program.

Being part of the Eat Smart Program ensures that our centres provide healthy choices for families

to choose from each of the food groups. All vending machines will be stocked with at

least 25% Eat Smart choices and whole grain, lower fat and appropriate serving sizes will all be options to help support families to make good choices when

using the concessions.

This fall, the City of Barrie gained recognition for its efforts in building awareness in the importance of

diverting waste from our landfill. The bronze award from the Recycling Council of Ontario in the Promotion/ Communication category was presented to the City at the 2010 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards Gala in Toronto for a workshop delivered to a children’s summer camp. The camp presentation, initially developed and implemented four years ago, was so well received by campers that it became part of the regular camp program. "Children genuinely care about the environment and what happens to it. They are a captive audience and they take the message away with them and spread the word to others that we have difficulty reaching," says Waste Reduction Coordinator Tracy Quann-Strasser. The Promotion/Communication category focuses on creativity, educational content, longevity of the message and continuous improvement, support from all levels of the municipal hierarchy, and the ability of the promotion to be replicated by others. The City of Barrie received a second but just as important bronze award from the Municipal Waste Association in the Print Ad category at the Municipal Waste Associations Fall workshop for a series of ads that ran during the 2009 Canadian Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspaper Association In Kind Advertising Program. Under the common “What’s In It for You?” theme, the 11 different advertisements answered how participating in Barrie's waste reduction program benefits individuals as well as the municipality. Barrie accepts these two awards with honour and would like to thank the residents of Barrie for their efforts and participation in keeping our City green.

Community Garden Plot Rentals Begins December 1Garden Plot rentals are now open for the Sunnidale Community Garden, located along Coulter Street.

Choose between an individual plot (1.5m x 4.5m) or the Community Plot (recommended for beginners

who want to learn more about gardening). Gardeners sign a short rental contract along with the $22.60

rental fee (includes HST) for the 2011 season.

Please note gardeners are responsible for

their own water supply. You can pick up a

Community Garden Policy, Rental Contract

and garden location at City Hall on the 6th

floor, reception desk or get it online

at www.barrie.ca or call (705) 739-4207

for more information.

"Lots" of Free Parking Downtown in December

2010 Ornament "Mulcaster St. Ornament"

Collect all 9 as part of the Downtown Barrie Commemorative Ornament Gift Box. Available at the following locations:

Bill LeBoeuf Jewellers - 52 Dunlop St. W.

Our House - 55 Dunlop St. W.

Metzger's Fine Jewellery - 99 Dunlop St. E.

Barrie Public Library - 60 Worsley St.

MacLaren Art Centre - 37 Mulcaster St.

Jewellers Bench - 4 Simcoe St. E.

The Paper Merchant - 13 Dunlop St. W.

Angie's Outdoors - 80 Dunlop St. E.

More info? www.downtown.ca

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