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2017 APRIL 20 For information on news, events, and more visit us online at Barrie.ca Contact Us Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected] The City of Barrie competitive bid opportunities can be found at Biddingo.com/barrie. Businesses can also complete the City of Barrie Vendor’s Application form to receive free opportunity alerts. Non-subscribers can download individual documents (a fee may apply). Subscribe as a Biddingo member to download unlimited documents ($250 per year). Documents can also be picked up in person (a fee may apply) from the City of Barrie Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street during business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City does not warrant, represent, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any bid documents and/or information retrieved from any third party source other than Biddingo.com/barrie or in person from the City of Barrie. Dorian Parker Community Information Session The City of Barrie is holding a community information session on Thursday, April 27 to share the results of the Dorian Parker consultation and discuss several options for the future of the facility. The options have been developed by staff based on public feedback received at a community consultation in November 2015. Since the 1960’s, the Dorian Parker Centre has been used for social functions, meetings, seminars, recreation programs, banquets and family events. The options presented at this community meeting will be presented to City Council in June. The information session will take place at the Dorian Parker Centre, located at 227 Sunnidale Road, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone who is unable to attend can request a copy of the presentation by emailing [email protected] or calling 705-739-4299. Tax Billing And Installment Due Date Notice The 2017 interim tax bills have been issued to all property owners who are not on a monthly pre-authorized payment plan and who do not have their financial institution pay their taxes. These bills were mailed between January 17th and January 20th, 2017. IF: • a mortgage company is responsible for payment of the taxes, and you have received a bill, please forward the bill to your mortgage company for payment; • a tax arrears notation appears on your tax bill it means that at the time of tax billing there were outstanding taxes and/or penalty owing. Please contact Service Barrie for the current balance outstanding; The second interim installment is due on April 27th, 2017. Penalties/interest will commence on the first day of each month for any late payments. Penalties/Interest are charged at the rate of 1.25% per month. Please be advised that all payments received are applied first to all penalties owing, then the remainder to the taxes owing. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the property owner from responsibility for payment, nor relieve him/her from liability of penalty for late payment(s). Property owners are encouraged to use an alternative payment option to avoid lineups at Service Barrie during this busy period. Options include: - Telebanking, internet banking (Your 19 digit roll number, found on your tax bill, is your account number). - Payment at any financial institution. - Drop boxes located at City Hall (front entrance off Collier St or entrance at back parking lot). - Mailing in a post dated cheque. - Enrolling in one the City’s Pre-Authorized Payment Plans. Information regarding the various payment options and more is available via barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes. If you have any questions or have not received your tax bill please call (705) 726-4242 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Barrie Public Art Committee Looking to Fill Two Vacancies The City of Barrie is seeking to fill two (2) citizen vacancies on the Barrie Public Art Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2019. The mandate of this Committee is to provide expert community input on the City of Barrie’s public art policies and procedures, giving guidance and advice to City departments, agencies, sponsors, boards and commissions from the earliest stages of public art projects proposed for City-owned lands and potential donations to the City. The Barrie Public Art Committee promotes awareness and understanding of the importance of high-quality public art. The Barrie Public Art Committee encourages the development of public art in Barrie and develops the master plan for public art for the City of Barrie, including a review of existing and future development in Barrie while identifying public art opportunities. The committee meets bimonthly, with subcommittees, including Marketing and Communications, Site Selection and Art, meeting when projects or processes require. For more information about the Barrie Public Art Committee, please visit barrie.ca/PublicArt. Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointment must include: 1. A resume or CV. 2. Information about qualifications and experiences with working on Committees, Boards or Commissions. 3. Details about how your appointment will benefit the Barrie Public Art Committee. Please submit your completed application to the address noted below, in person, mail, fax (705) 739-9160 or email [email protected], on or before Friday, May 12 at 4:30 pm. Creative Economy Dept., Culture Branch Mailing Address: PO Box 400 Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 Office Address: 56 Mulcaster Street Barrie, ON L4M 3M3 Fax: 705-739-9160 Phone: 705-739-4220 ext. 4593 Email: [email protected] Appointment to a Committee of Council Barrie City Council invites applications from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the following committee: Town and Gown Committee – The mandate of this Committee is to develop and enhance relationships, communications and policies between Georgian College, students, the City and the community. The committee consists of the Ward Councillor, two (2) representatives from Georgian College, two (2) citizen representatives and two (2) representatives from the Barrie East End Homeowner’s Association (one of whom is appointed by the Committee). The City of Barrie is seeking to replace one (1) citizen member for a term to expire November 30, 2018. Application forms are available at barrie.ca/CommitteeVacancies. Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointments must be submitted using the prescribed application form available at barrie.ca/CommitteeVacancies and may be directed to the undersigned at the Legislative and Court Services Office at City Hall, 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, L4M 4T5. Please return your completed application to the address noted below, in person, by mail, by fax (705) 739-4243 or scan and email to [email protected] no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017. For further information, please contact, Cheryl Swan at (705) 739-4220, Ext. 5077. Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. Dawn A. McAlpine, City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services The City of Barrie 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400 L4M 4T5 Opportunities & Announcements Upcoming Events Manufacturing Innovation Summit | TODAY | 8 AM – 1:30 PM Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop Street West Invest Barrie, ventureLAB and the Georgian College Centre for Applied Research and Innovation are pleased to present the first annual Manufacturing Innovation Summit. Much like the financial and healthcare industries, it’s no secret that manufacturing is in the midst of a revolutionary shift due to technologies such as automation robotics and the internet of things. Ontario manufacturers are increasingly relying on new technologies and innovative processes to increase their manufacturing capabilities and maintain a competitive advantage. 1) LEARN about new innovations in manufacturing from industry experts 2) GAIN insights into Industry 4.0 3) CAPITALIZE on networking opportunities with leading companies, entrepreneurs, government resources More information, including a list of guest speakers and agenda, is available via investbarrie.ca/programs. Girls Nite Out | Tomorrow - April 21 | 7:30 PM | Doors open: 6:30 PM Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop Street West An all-star evening of stand-up comedy and improvisation with headliner Laurie Elliot! Girls Nite Out performers are Second City alumni, Canadian Comedy Award winners and are involved in writing/performing for the CBC. Bring a group, or just a friend, for this very special comedy evening. Join us for fashion demonstrations in the lobby before the show. Ticket price: $38.00 or part of the Women About Town subscription; 3 plays for $99.00. Tickets can be purchased at The Mady Centre box office located at 1 Dunlop Street West, or phone 705-739-4228 or visit barrie.ca/theatretickets. This show is presented by the City of Barrie. Each year, the City presents a number of professional, affordable and entertaining productions to meet the needs of Barrie and area residents and visitors. Follow City of Barrie Theatres on Facebook to learn about upcoming shows. YARD WASTE COLLECTION REMINDER: DO NOT place items such as plastic pots, plastic packaging, or garbage materials in leaf and yard waste bags as they do not break down in the composting process to form rich, organic soil. Note: for curbside collection, plastic pots should be properly disposed of in the garbage. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for details. Weekly Yard Waste Collection April through June Yard waste is collected weekly for the months of April, May and June. Please place items in a separate container from regular garbage and leave lids off containers and boxes open so the collectors can see their contents. spring clean into Registration for schools and community groups is now closed but all are welcome to attend the Waterfront Clean Up and BBQ on April 22 at Heritage Park. Registration is not required for this event. For more information visit barrie.ca/SpringIntoClean. APRIL 22 Waterfront Clean-Up & BBQ (Earth Day)
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For information on news, events, and more visit us online at Barrie.ca
Contact UsPhone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]
The City of Barrie competitive bid opportunities can be found at Biddingo.com/barrie. Businesses can also complete the City of Barrie Vendor’s Application form to receive free opportunity alerts. Non-subscribers can download individual documents (a fee may apply). Subscribe as a Biddingo member to download unlimited documents ($250 per year).
Documents can also be picked up in person (a fee may apply) from the City of Barrie Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street during business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City does not warrant, represent, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any bid documents and/or information retrieved from any third party source other than Biddingo.com/barrie or in person from the City of Barrie.
Biddingo.com Get it. Bid it. Win it!
Dorian Parker Community Information SessionThe City of Barrie is holding a community information session on Thursday, April 27 to share the results of the Dorian Parker consultation and discuss several options for the future of the facility. The options have been developed by staff based on public feedback received at a community consultation in November 2015.
Since the 1960’s, the Dorian Parker Centre has been used for social functions, meetings, seminars, recreation programs, banquets and family events. The options presented at this community meeting will be presented to City Council in June.
The information session will take place at the Dorian Parker Centre, located at 227 Sunnidale Road, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone who is unable to attend can request a copy of the presentation by emailing [email protected] or calling 705-739-4299.
Tax Billing And Installment Due Date NoticeThe 2017 interim tax bills have been issued to all property owners who are not on a monthly pre-authorized payment plan and who do not have their financial institution pay their taxes. These bills were mailed between January 17th and January 20th, 2017.
IF:• a mortgage company is responsible for payment of the taxes, and you have received a bill, please forward the bill to your mortgage company for payment;
• a tax arrears notation appears on your tax bill it means that at the time of tax billing there were outstanding taxes and/or penalty owing. Please contact Service Barrie for the current balance outstanding;
The second interim installment is due on April 27th, 2017.
Penalties/interest will commence on the first day of each month for any late payments.
Penalties/Interest are charged at the rate of 1.25% per month. Please be advised that all payments received are applied first to all penalties owing, then the remainder to the taxes owing.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the property owner from responsibility for payment, nor relieve him/her from liability of penalty for late payment(s).
Property owners are encouraged to use an alternative payment option to avoid lineups at Service Barrie during this busy period.
Options include:- Telebanking, internet banking (Your 19 digit roll number, found on your tax bill, is your account number).- Payment at any financial institution.- Drop boxes located at City Hall (front entrance off Collier St or entrance at back parking lot).- Mailing in a post dated cheque.- Enrolling in one the City’s Pre-Authorized Payment Plans.
Information regarding the various payment options and more is available viabarrie.ca/PropertyTaxes.
If you have any questions or have not received your tax bill please call (705) 726-4242 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Barrie Public Art Committee Looking to Fill Two Vacancies The City of Barrie is seeking to fill two (2) citizen vacancies on the Barrie Public Art Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2019.
The mandate of this Committee is to provide expert community input on the City of Barrie’s public art policies and procedures, giving guidance and advice to City departments, agencies, sponsors, boards and commissions from
the earliest stages of public art projects proposed for City-owned lands and potential donations to the City. The Barrie Public Art Committee promotes awareness and understanding of the importance of high-quality public art. The Barrie Public Art Committee encourages the development of public art in Barrie and develops the master plan for public art for the City of Barrie, including a review of existing and future development in Barrie while identifying public art opportunities. The committee meets bimonthly, with subcommittees, including Marketing and Communications, Site Selection and Art, meeting when projects or processes require. For more information about the Barrie Public Art Committee, please visit barrie.ca/PublicArt.
Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointment must include:1. A resume or CV.2. Information about qualifications and experiences with working on Committees, Boards or Commissions.3. Details about how your appointment will benefit the Barrie Public Art Committee.
Please submit your completed application to the address noted below, in person, mail, fax (705) 739-9160 or email [email protected], on or before Friday, May 12 at 4:30 pm.
Creative Economy Dept., Culture Branch
Mailing Address: PO Box 400 Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
Office Address: 56 Mulcaster Street Barrie, ON L4M 3M3Fax: 705-739-9160Phone: 705-739-4220 ext. 4593Email: [email protected]
Appointment to a Committee of CouncilBarrie City Council invites applications from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the following committee:
Town and Gown Committee – The mandate of this Committee is to develop and enhance relationships, communications and policies between Georgian College, students, the City and the community.
The committee consists of the Ward Councillor, two (2) representatives from Georgian College, two (2) citizen representatives and two (2) representatives from the Barrie East End Homeowner’s Association (one of whom is appointed by the Committee).
The City of Barrie is seeking to replace one (1) citizen member for a term to expire November 30, 2018.
Application forms are available at barrie.ca/CommitteeVacancies.
Applications containing detai ls regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointments must be submitted using the prescribed application form available at barrie.ca/CommitteeVacancies and may be directed to the undersigned at the Legislative and Court Services Office at City Hall, 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, L4M 4T5. Please return your completed application to the address noted below, in person, by mail, by fax (705) 739-4243 or scan and email to [email protected] no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017.
For further information, please contact, Cheryl Swan at (705) 739-4220, Ext. 5077.
Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. Dawn A. McAlpine, City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services The City of Barrie 70 Collier Street,P.O. Box 400L4M 4T5
Opportunities & Announcements
Upcoming Events
Manufacturing Innovation Summit | TODAY | 8 AM – 1:30 PM Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop Street West
Invest Barrie, ventureLAB and the Georgian College Centre for Applied Research and Innovation are pleased to present the first annual Manufacturing Innovation Summit.
Much like the financial and healthcare industries, it’s no secret that manufacturing is in the midst of a revolutionary shift due to technologies such as automation robotics and the internet of things. Ontario manufacturers are increasingly relying on new technologies and innovative processes to increase their manufacturing capabilities and maintain a competitive advantage.
1) LEARN about new innovations in manufacturing from industry experts2) GAIN insights into Industry 4.03) CAPITALIZE on networking opportunities with leading companies, entrepreneurs, government resources
More information, including a list of guest speakers and agenda, is available via investbarrie.ca/programs.
Girls Nite Out | Tomorrow - April 21 | 7:30 PM | Doors open: 6:30 PMMady Centre, 1 Dunlop Street West
An all-star evening of stand-up comedy and improvisation with headliner Laurie Elliot! Girls Nite Out performers are Second City alumni, Canadian Comedy Award winners and are involved in writing/performing for the CBC. Bring a group, or just a friend, for this very special comedy evening. Join us for fashion demonstrations in the lobby before the show.
Ticket price:$38.00 or part of the Women About Town subscription; 3 plays for $99.00.
Tickets can be purchased at The Mady Centre box office located at 1 Dunlop Street West, or phone 705-739-4228 or visit barrie.ca/theatretickets.
This show is presented by the City of Barrie. Each year, the City presents a number of professional, affordable and entertaining productions to meet the needs of Barrie and area residents and visitors. Follow City of Barrie Theatres on Facebook to learn about upcoming shows.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
REMINDER: DO NOT place items such as plastic pots, plastic packaging, or garbage materials in leaf and yard waste bags as they do not break down in the composting process to form rich, organic soil.
Note: for curbside collection, plastic pots should be properly disposed of in the garbage. Visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for details.
Weekly Yard Waste Collection April through JuneYard waste is collected weekly for the months of April, May and June. Please place items in a separate container from regular garbage and leave lids off containers and boxes open so the collectors can see their contents.
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Registration for schools and community groups is now closed but all are welcome to attend the Waterfront Clean Up and BBQ on April 22 at Heritage Park. Registration is not required for this event. For more information visit barrie.ca/SpringIntoClean.
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Waterfront Clean-Up & BBQ (Earth Day)
