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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Thursday,April 6,2017
Chester Municipal Council Chambers
151 King Street, Chester, NS
1.MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS.
3.PUBLIC INPUT SESSION ((8:45 A.M.–9:00 A.M.)
4.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
4.1.Committee of the Whole –March 23, 2017
5.MATTERS ARISING:
5.1 Request for Decision prepared by Community Development Department dated
March 2, 2017 regarding Amendments to Policy P-33 Fire and Emergency Service
Providers.
a)Amendments –Terms of Reference
b)Policy P-33 –Final Form
5.2 Request for Direction prepared by Community Development Department dated
March 17, 2017 regarding Enforcement of Highway Signage Regulations at Exit 7.
6.CORRESPONDENCE:
6.1 Presentation by Village Commission regarding update on Fire Department Capital
Budget (appointment at 9:00 a.m.)
6.2 Presentation by Michael MacKay, Clean Foundation regarding HomeWarming
Program follow-up (appointment at 9:30 a.m.)
6.3 Letter from Municipality of the District of Lunenburg dated March 21, 2017 regarding
2017-2018 REMO Operating Budget.
6.4 Letter from FCM dated March 17, 2017 regarding Volunteer payment to help restore
the long-term health of the FCM’s Legal Defense Fund –a critical tool in defending
the nation legal interest of Canada’s municipalities.
7.NEW BUSINESS.
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8.IN CAMERA.
9.ADJOURNMENT.
ARRANGED APPOINTMENTS
9:00 a.m.Village Commission regarding Fire Department Capital Budget.
9:30 a.m.Michael MacKay, Clean Foundation regarding HomeWarming Program follow-up.
NOTE:AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
TO FOLLOW COW MEETING
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By:Bruce Blackwood Date March 2, 2017
Reviewed By:Tara Maguire Date March 2, 2017
Authorized By:Tara Maguire Date March 2, 2017
CURRENT SITUATION
In accordance with Section XX of the Municipal Government Act the Municipality of Chester has established and
administers Policy P 33 to provide a registration system for those organizations providing fire and emergency
services within the Municipality.
This Policy P 33 was last revised in September 2010.Council Motion 2015-517/2016 -007 directed staff “to review
Policy P33 as it pertains to the financial reporting requirements of Fire Departments and bring back options to
Council for consideration.”During the administrative and legal reviews, it was noted that several other areas of the
Policy needed clarification.
This review has been completed and revisions to Policy P33 proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council adopt the amendments as contained in Policy P33 dated February 21, 2017.
BACKGROUND
As outlined in Section XX of the MGA, the fire and emergency service providers within the Municipality have the
responsibility to register with the Municipality. They are required to provide information on the services they intend
to provide, the district covered and their ability to provide such services.
The Municipality shall register the emergency services provider if it is satisfied that the body corporate (a)is capable
of providing the services it offers to provide; (b) body corporate carries liability insurance, as required by the
Municipality; (c) body corporate does not provide the fire services for profit; and (d)Municipality does not provide
the same services for the same area.
Council may make policies respecting full-time, volunteer and composite fire departments and emergency service
providers in the Municipality and may include policies for requirements and procedures for registration, the manner
of accounting to the Council for the use of funds provided by the municipality, and such other matters as are
necessary and expedient for the provision of emergency services in the Municipality.Council may require proof of
compliance with its policies before advancing any funds.
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Community Development
DATE:March 2, 2017
SUBJECT:Amendments to Policy P33
ORIGIN:Council Motion 2015-517/2016-007
Policy P33 September 2010
2 Request For Decision/Direction
Policy P33 Fire and Emergency Service Providers-Registration and Annual Updates outlines requirements for
registration and annual updates for those organizations providing fire and emergency services within the
Municipality.
The Fire Commissions have been providing annual registration updates in accordance with Policy P33 and the
Municipality through its annual fire services review has maintained the registration approvals for all its registered
fire and emergency services providers.
Historically the annual registration information focused on operational capability of the fire service provider,i.e.
membership, apparatus, equipment, training etc.with intent to assess the overall ability of the organization to
provide the services for which it registered.The Municipality maintains this operational information in a data base
for ongoing assessment of emergency service capability.Any significant change in service capability was brought to
Council’s attention for review.
Although Policy P 33 calls for an audited financial statement, the standard of the audit was not defined.Historically
annual financial information included several different types of documents, namely,complete Provincially
accredited audits (Village Commission),unaudited Financial Reviews from Provincially accredited accounting firms
i.e.Grant Thornton and internal audits performed by the organization’s Directors.
In May 2015, the Municipal Advisor met with Commission and Department members and outlined the requirements
of the audits as contained in legislation.He advised the Province was expecting to have Commissions submit annual
financial audits in accordance Provincially accredited accounting principles and firms.It was pointed out that
although the Province had not been enforcing the requirement to date, it was not new,as such was outlined in the
MGA (Villages),the Rural Fire District Act (Fire Commissions)and applicable to Commissions incorporated under
other statutes.
In the Registration Approvals of 2015/2016 (Schedule B)of February 2016 the Municipality advised the Fire
Commissions that audits meeting the Provincial requirements would be required. The Municipality provided 24
months to meet this requirement.
DISCUSSION
Policy P33 was reviewed with the objective of defining which organizations are to be registered as fire and
emergency services providers within the Municipality and clarifying the requirements and timing for annual
registration updates,i.e.financial reporting, insurance coverages and other matters.The review also included
reformatting the Schedule A providing for improved maintenance of registration data and easier revisions and
updates.
The recommended revision to Policy P33 (2010) include;
a.Section 1,Definitions,provides, new definitions of several key terms i.e.“Commission”, “Body Corporate”,
“Audited Financial Statement” and clarification on terms referencing the registration process, namely
“Applicant”, “Application for Registration” and “Registration”.b.Section 2, Forms of Request (renamed), provides for the registration of the Fire Commission itself as the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or appropriate Body Corporates that the AHJ provides the service through.
Currently within the Municipality the body corporate responsible for the provision of fire and emergency
3 Request For Decision/Direction
services is the Fire Commission (Village Commission for Chester). In the absence of such organizations the
registration would likely fall to the Fire Departments themselves as they are all body corporates under the
Societies Act.c.Section 3,Criteria for Approval of Registration,provides the general criteria for approval of a Registration as
outlined in the MGA.Proof of insurance for firefighter accident and sickness or worker’s compensation coverage
has been added.Audited financial statements are required for the Commissions as the registered Body
Corporate. In Section 1, the “Audited Financial Statement”is defined as “a year-end financial report audited in
accordance with the organizations act of incorporation or Provincial requirements.”
d.Section 4 Registration Approval has no changes except the Notification process has been moved to Section 6.
e.Section 5 (2010) Fire Tax Rate has been removed. Requirements to submit the approved fire tax rate as set by
the Commission has been moved to the new Section 5 as a requirement for the annual updates.
f.Section 5 Changes in Services and Annual Registration Update, requires that the registered body file
immediately any significant changes that may impact the registered services provided. Annual updates including
Schedule A operational information,the audited financial statement and proof of insurances are now required
no later than June 30 th of each year for the registered body to receive fire taxes as collected by the Municipality
on their behalf.The Municipality must provide the Schedule A operational data base information before May
30th to allow the registered bodies to complete their updates.
g.Section 6 Notification has no changes as if reflects the Schedule B notification process as originally specified.h.Section 7 Definitions of Service Levels has remained the same as originally published in the MGA Guide.
i.Schedule A which outlines the requirements for annual operational updates has been reformatted to provide
for better data management. This Schedule may be refined in format without impact on policy from time to
time to reflect improvements in data retrieval and maintenance.
IMPLICATIONS
A recent jurisdictional review of 6 neighboring Municipalities showed varying degrees of controls. All Municipalities
surveyed were requesting annual financial statements however only Kings County was requesting these to be
audited.Four of the 6 units had policy indicating the ability to hold back on fire tax distribution if appropriate
documentation was not provided. There has been no further information from the Province and no indication of
them moving away from the initial requirements as outlined in legislation and expressed in 2015.
The cost for an annual financial audit from a provincially accredited audit firm is significantly higher than the current
internal audits or unaudited financial statements that have been provided in the past. The current estimates for such
an audit is a cost not to exceed $10,000. Actual audit fees are Commission specific based on the complexity of the
financials and the current state of the controls in place.Although the Provincial requirements are not new, with the
exception of the Chester Village Commission, the Commissions have not been in compliance.The associated costs
therefore have not been appropriately budgeted and funded through the fire tax revenue.Several Commissions
have expressed concern on the new expenditure requirements citing that funds would be better spent on
operations.
Policy
Policy P33 is amended in accordance with Section XX of the MGA.
4 Request For Decision/Direction
Financial/Budgetary
There are no budgetary implications for MODC as funding comes from the fire tax revenue as levied by the
Commissions.
Environmental
N/A
Strategic Plan
Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility;
Work Program Implications
Staff work carried out in accordance with current fire services work plan.
OPTIONS
1.Approve the amendments as outlined in P33 dated February 21, 2017
2.Not approve the amendments as outlined in P33 dated February 21, 2017 and direct staff to
provide more information on proposed amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
Policy P33 as amended as of February 2017 (with changes highlighted)
Policy P33 as amended as of February 2017 (final copy for acceptance)
Section XX of the Municipal Government Act
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Communications concerning the audit requirements went out initially in February 2016 in which Council provided
24 months to provide such documentation. Reminders went out in February 2017 outlining that audited statements
would be required for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. Several meetings have been arranged with Grant
Thornton and the Commissions providing guidance on the requirements.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Policy P‐33
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR REGISTRATION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality of the District of Chester has established a registration
system for those organizations who providinge fire and other emergency services in the Municipality.
Section 1: Definitions
1) 1) “ Municipality ” means the Municipality of the District of
Chester
2) “ Commission” means the organization through its incorporation under the MGA, an Act of Legislature, or the Rural Fire District
Act, is authorized and empowered to provide for the inhabitants of the district a good and sufficient system of fire protection.
3) “ Body Corporate “ refers to the organization(s) that provide fire and/or emergency services on a not for profit basis and is
incorporated by way of an Act of Legislature, the Rural Fire District Act, the Societies Act, the Companies Act or the Canada
Business Corporations Act.
4) “ Application for Registration” refers to the information and supporting documentation as outlined in Schedule A of this Policy.
5) “ Registration ” means the acceptance by the Municipality of the Application for Registration to permit a Body Corporate to
provide Fire and/or Emergency Services on a not for profit basis to a prescribed area within the Municipality.
6) “ Applicant ” refers to a Body Corporate applying for registration as a fire and/or emergency service provider within the
Municipality.
7) ‘ Audited financial statement ’ means a year-end financial report audited in accordance with the organization’s Act of
Incorporation or Provincial requirement.
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2) “ Registration ” means the acceptance by the Municipality of the Application to Register to permit an Applicant to
provide Fire and/or Emergency Services to a prescribed area within the Municipality
3) “ Applicant ” refers to a Fire Department or Emergency Services Provider who must be a Non Profit entity
incorporated by an Act of Legislature or Societies Act to provide Fire and/or Emergency Services
4) “ NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association which provides generally recognized codes and standards for
fire and emergency services
Section 2: Forms of Request
Criteria for Registration
The Municipality will register Commissions themselves or appropriate Body Corporates that the Commissions may choose to engage
provide fire and/or emergency services through. Requests for registration as a fire and/or emergency services provider shall be
completed on the Application for Registration (Schedule A). The Application for Registration must be accompanied with the
organization’s Act of Incorporation and a description of the area of coverage and all required supporting documentation as outlined
in Schedule A. The Application for Registration must be signed by the individual(s) as assigned with signing authority under its Act of
Incorporation.
Section 3 Criteria for Approval of Registration
The criteria for Registration of Fire and/or Emergency Service Providers is:
1) 1) An Application for Registration and accompanying supporting documentation, providing sufficient evidence of the Applicant’s
ability to provide directly or under agreement with a service provider, the emergency services it intends to provide, and signed
by the individual(s) with signing authority under its Act of Incorporation.
2) The Municipality must be satisfied that the Applicant is capable of providing the services and corresponding service levels that it
intends to register.
3) The Applicant must be a Body Corporate in good standing intending to provide the services on a not for profit basis and must
provide a copy of the organization’s Act of Incorporation.
The Applicant must be a Body Corporate in good standing and must provide a copy of the organization’s Act of
Incorporation.
2) The Applicant must operate on a not for profit basis.
3) The Municipality does not provide the same service for the same area.
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4) Evidence that the Body Corporate carries of liability insurance coverage in the minimum
amount as required by the Municipality.meeting the minimum Municipal requirements.
4) 5) Evidence that the Body Corporate carries accident and sickness insurance or worker’s compensation coverage for all
membership providing emergency services.
5) An audited financial statement, for the Commission as the registered Body Corporate
6)
An annual audited financial statement.
6) An Application to Register in the form of Schedule “A” and accompanying data base, providing appropriate evidence
for the Municipality of its ability to provide the service it intends to provide, and signed by the individual(s) with signing
authority in its Act of Incorporation.
Section 43: Registration Approval and
Notification
4.1 The Municipality may ask for a review, by an appropriate agency, to determine if an Applicant is capable of providing
the services it intends to provide.
4.2 The Municipality, if satisfied with information and evidence provided for all items in Section
2, shall register the Applicant as a Fire and/or Emergency Services Provider for the Municipality. This Registration shall
continue in force until withdrawn by the Municipality for cause or the Applicant requests that the Registration be revoked.
The Municipality shall advise the Applicant by providing a letter (Schedule B) stating approval of the Registration.
Section 54: Changes in Services and
Annual Registration Update Annual
Registration Update
5.1 Any significant changes that may impact the registered services provided by the registered Body Corporate shall be filed
immediately with the Municipality.
5.2. Annual Updates of the registration form for each registered Body Corporate shall be submitted to the Municipality no
later than June 30th of each year for the registered Body Corporate to receive fire taxes, in accordance with the rates as
set by the Commission (Schedule C) and collected on their behalf by the Municipality and / or other Municipal funding.
5.3. In addition to the update of organizational and operational information (Schedule A) and Fire Tax Rates (Schedule C),
proof of the renewal of liability insurance coverage, firefighter accident and sickness insurance coverage and an audited
annual financial statement must be provided.
5.4 To facilitate the annual Registration update, the Municipality shall maintain a registry/data base of information
s ubmitted by the registered Body Corporate. Fire and/or Emergency Services Providers. The most current Registration
information on file with the Municipality will be provided in advance to each registered Body Corporate for review
and update no later than May 30th of each year. Applicant. As there are typically changes in the organizational and
operational areas of fire and/or emergency services, each Applicant will update the Registration information contained
in Schedule A an annual basis. Proof of the renewal of liability insurance coverage and
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
an audited annual financial statement must be provided.
Section 5: Fire Tax Rate
The Fire Tax Rate is set annually by the appropriate Fire Commission or Village Commission. The Applicant must provide or
ensure it is provided, the approved rate (Schedule C) with certified copies of the estimates to the Municipality, within 60
days of the end of the previous fiscal year, for inclusion in the approved Municipal tax schedules for the current fiscal year.
Section 6 Notification
The Municipality shall advise the Body Corporate by providing a letter (Schedule B) stating approval by Council of the Registration
and/or the Annual Registration update.
Section 76: Definitions of Service Levels
NFPA 1500 should be the corner stone upon which each Applicant attempts to meet the highest standard of safety.
When evaluating the services to be provided, the Applicant shall refer to the general definitions of service levels following:
Structural: means the activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in buildings, enclosed structures,
vehicles, vessels, or like properties that are involved in a fire or emergency situation. The Applicant should have as a
minimum: firefighters trained to NFPA 1001, protective personal equipment, PASS alarms, a personnel accountability
system, adequate water supply, pumping capacity and an Incident Command (IC) system. The Applicant should also have
the proper training and protective clothing for wild land fires in accordance with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural
Resources’ provincial standard.
Defensive: means actions that are intended to control a fire by limiting its spread to a defined area, avoiding the
commitment of personnel and equipment to dangerous hazard areas. Defensive operations are generally performed from
the exterior of structures and are based on a determination that the risk to personnel exceeds the potential benefits of
offensive actions. The Applicant without the ability to carry out structural firefighting may register as providing property
protection through defensive strategies. Rescue may be undertaken if the benefit warrants the risk. The Applicant should
have proper training and protective clothing for wild land fires in accordance with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural
Resources’ provincial standard.
N/A: means the Applicant does not respond to these calls.
Registered Medical First Responder: means the Applicant is registered with the Nova Scotia Department of Health
through the Emergency Health Services (EHS) Medical First Responder (MFR) program and responds to medical calls or
provides medical assistance at the scene of an incident.
Medical Assistance: means the Applicant who has standard or emergency first aid and responds to medical emergencies
or provides medical assistance at the scene of an incident. Equipment includes basic first aid supplies.
The activities of vehicle rescue, water/ice rescue, structural/excavation collapse and high angle rescue should be carried
out in accordance with NFPA 1670.
Vehicle Rescue: means removal of victims from a vehicle following an accident. This may require elaborate or simple tools
and knowledge depending upon the incident. The Applicant should be aware of its abilities and when it is necessary to
request a higher level of service.
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
o Technician: properly maintained complete set of heavy hydraulic extrication equipment and associated
spreaders, cutters, rams, chains, cribbing etc. and trained as a team to use the equipment, recognize
hazards and protect the victim.
o Operations: hand tools, manual hydraulic tools, air tools and trained as a team to use the equipment,
recognize hazards and protect the victim.
o Awareness: Does not have the equipment for extrication but does respond to motor vehicle accidents.
Water Rescue: means rescue of individuals from rivers, lakes, ponds, and may include body retrieval.
o Technician: survival suits, water rescue kit, if diving is provided‐‐ appropriate equipment for conditions, a
boat including life jackets. Training to a level for the service provided, either surface rescue or diving.
Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Operations: approved life jackets for each rescuer, throw ropes, life ring with rope, a boat. Training
should include boating safety. Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Awareness: Responds but does not have the equipment or training.
Ice Rescue: means rescue of individuals from extremely cold water or ice
o Technician: complete ice rescue kit including floatation suit and ice board or equivalent. Training for cold
water rescue. Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Operations: approved life jackets for each rescuer, throw ropes, life ring with rope. Trained respecting
safety of rescuer and victim. Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Awareness: Responds but does not have the equipment or training.
High Angle Rescue: means rescue of persons from building faces, cliffs trees or other locations where individuals must be
lowered or raised by the rescuer.
o Technician: equipment recommended by and training provided by a recognized high angle rescue
organization.
o Operations: Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA Standards. gloves, protective clothing
required for the incident. Training on knot tying.
o Awareness: secures the scene, stabilizes the incident.
Structural/ Excavation Collapse: means rescue of persons from collapsed ditches, etc. or collapsed structures.
o Technician: providing this service should meet the full requirements of NFPA 1670.
o Operations: provides a medium level of service in accordance to NFPA 1670.
o Awareness: assists visible victims; prevents further collapse.
All levels of HAZMAT response should carried out in accordance with NFPA 472
Hazardous Materials: means response to chemical incidents or other HAZMAT incidents in accordance with NFPA 472.
Fuel spills such as oil, gas and diesel may be handled by all three levels if the spill is minor and stabilized. There is a wide
range of service, from a domestic oil spill to an upset gasoline tanker. The important fact is recognizing the Applicant’s
limitations.
o Technician: Hazardous materials technicians are those persons who respond to releases or potential
releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of controlling the release. Hazardous materials
technicians are expected to use specialized chemical protective clothing and specialized control
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
equipment.
o Operations: First responders at the operations level are expected to respond defensively to control the
release and spread from a safe distance.
o Awareness: First responders at the awareness level are those persons who could be the first on the scene
of an emergency involving hazardous materials. First responders at the awareness level are expected to
recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for trained personnel and secure
the area.
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
Schedule A
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
APPLICATION TO REGISTER AS A FIRE AND / OR EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDER
We are hereby making application to the Municipality of the District of Chester to be approved as a Fire and/or Emergency
Service Provider based on the following information.
Incorporated Name:
Mailing Address:
Civic Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Fire District:
Fire Station Civic Address:
Non Emergency Phone Number:
Incorporation Registry Number:
Date of Incorporation : (attach confirmation of status from Joint Stocks Registry)
Date of last Financial Statement : (attach audited financial statement from prior year)
Date of Current Liability Insurance Policy: (attach copy of current policy)
Please mark the service that you will be providing and the number of calls recorded in prior year. Please refer to Municipal Policy
P33, Section 6, Definitions of Service Levels when determining service levels.
N/A Structural Defensive No. of Calls
1. Fire and Fire Related Emergencies
Registered Medical
2.
N/A
Medical Emergencies
First Responder Assistance
L1 L2 L3 L4
No. of Calls
N/A Awareness Operational Technician No. of Calls
3. Vehicle Rescue
4. Water Rescue
5. Ice Rescue
6. Structural/Excavation
7.
Collapse
High Angle Rescue
8. Hazardous Materials
N/A Provider Assistance No. of Calls
9. Ground Search and Rescue
10. Other: (attach): Manmade and natural disasters for which the Applicant has the training, equipment and command system
to undertake i.e. flood control, recovery, comfort centre, etc
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
APPLICATION TO REGISTER AS A FIRE AND / OR EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDER (Cont’d)
1) Does the Applicant have the apparatus, equipment and personnel to perform the services checked above in accordance with
current national, provincial and municipal guidelines? Please update the data base provided or supply equipment and personnel
information required.
2) Does the Applicant have the training or experience necessary to perform the services checked above? Please update the data
base or provide required information.
3) Are there limits on the level of service that will be provided in respect to any of the services checked above? If so, please
indicate.
4) Does the Applicant have reliable access to adequate an emergency response water supply? Please update the data base or
provide required information.
Registration with the Municipality, when approved by the Municipality, continues in force until withdrawn by the Municipality for
cause or the Applicant requests that the registration be revoked. This Registration may be modified by notifying the Municipality in
writing thirty days in advance.
This Registration does not make an Applicant an agent of the Municipality. The Applicant is not a municipal enterprise pursuant to
the Municipal Finance Corporation Act.
I/we hereby certify that the above mentioned organization will provide the fire and/or emergency service indicated above and this
service is being provided to the Municipality of the District of Chester on a not‐for‐profit basis. It is also understood that the
Municipality or any other organization will not provide the same service for the same area.
Name and Rank of Individual Completing Form
Telephone Number (above individual)
Authorized Signature (Fire Commission or Village Commission)
Telephone Number (of signer)
Date
Preferred Email Address
Authorized Signature of Municipal Representative.
Date
Policy P‐33 (continued)
Schedule A
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
APPLICATION TO REGISTER AS A FIRE AND / OR EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDER
Cont’d
Services Provided
For the emergency services listed below please update the data base provided or list information below and on attached
sheets:
1. Provide list of all apparatus and equipment for each emergency service provided.
2. Provide the number and identification of all trained and qualified personnel.
3. Provide a list of all training courses completed by personnel within the last 5 years.
4. Provide a list of any restrictions or special concerns for the emergency service provided.
1. FIRE AND FIRE RELATED EMERGENCIES
2. VEHICLE RESCUE AND EXTRACTION
3. WATER / ICE RESCUE
4. HIGH ANGLE RESCUE
5. STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE AND EVACUATION
6. GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE
7. OTHER EMERGENCY AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, i.e. flood, wind damages etc
8. MEDICAL FIRST RESPONSE
9. HAZMAT
10. OTHER SERVICES
Officers of the Fire Commission, Fire and/or Emergency Services Provider
Update data base or provide name, position and contact information below.
Schedule A
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
Schedule B
Notification of Registration Approval
Mailing Address Date
Dear:
Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, please be advised that Municipal Council in session on
approved
as a Fire Department/ Emergency Services Provider for the specific emergency services as indicated on
your Schedule A Application Form.
This Registration continues in force until withdrawn by the Municipality of the District of Chester for cause, or you request
that the Registration be revoked.
As part of the annual registration process, you are required to provide proof of the ability to meet Registration criteria
outlined in Municipal Policy P33, Terms of Reference for Registration of Fire and/or Emergency Providers, dated ,
and provide an update of information outlined in the Schedule A , Application.
Any significant changes to the information provided on Schedule A, must be brought to the attention of the Municipality
of the District of Chester when they occur.
Yours Truly,
Municipality of the District of Chester
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
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Policy P‐33 (continued)
Schedule C
FIRE TAX RATE NOTIFICATION FORM
SECTION A
The Fire Tax Rate, approved by the Fire Commission
for Fire District # at its annual meeting held on ,
is set at
per $100.00 assessment
FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 20 TO MARCH 31, 20
As Officers of the Fire Commission,
we hereby certify that the above information is correct.
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Position:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Position:
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Notice of Intention ‐ By‐Law Committee – September 2, 2010 (2010‐418)
Council ‐ 1st Notice – September 9, 2010 (2010‐426)
Council ‐ 2nd Notice – September 30, 2010 (2010‐462)
Amended Effective September 30, 2010
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
P-33 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS –Registration and Annual Updates
Notice of Intention -
Council -1st Notice –
Council -2nd Notice -Amended Effective
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality of the District of Chester has established a registration system for
those organizations providing fire and other emergency services within the Municipality.
Section 1:Definitions
1)“Municipality ” means the Municipality of the District of Chester.
2)“ Commission” means the organization through its incorporation under the MGA, an Act of Legislature, or the Rural Fire District Act,
is authorized and empowered to provide for the inhabitants of the district a good and sufficient system of fire protection.3)“ Body Corporate “ refers to the organization(s) that provide fire and/or emergency services on a not for profit basis and is
incorporated by way of an Act of Legislature,the Rural Fire District Act,the Societies Act,the Companies Act or the Canada Business
Corporations Act.
4)“ Application for Registration” refers to the information and supporting documentation as outlined in Schedule A of this Policy.
5)“Registration ” means the acceptance by the Municipality of the Application for Registration to permit aBody Corporate to provide
Fire and/or Emergency Services on a not for profit basis to a prescribed area within the Municipality.
6)“Applicant ” refers to a Body Corporate applying for registration as a fire and/oremergency service provider within the Municipality.
7)‘ Audited financial statement ’ means a year-end financial report audited in accordance with the organization’s Act of Incorporationor Provincial requirement.
8)“NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association which provides generally recognized codes and standards for fire and
emergency services.
Section 2: Forms of Request
The Municipality will register Commissions themselves or appropriate Body Corporates that the Commissionsmay choose to engage to
provide fire and/or emergency services.Requests for registration as a fire and/or emergency services provider shall be completed on the
Application for Registration (Schedule A). The Application for Registration must be accompanied with the organization’s Act of
Incorporation and a description of the area of coverage and all required supporting documentation as outlined in Schedule A. The
Application for Registration must be signed by the individual(s) as assigned with signing authority under its Act of Incorporation.
Section 3:Criteria for Approval of Registration
The criteria for Registration of Fire and/or Emergency Service Providers is:
1)An Application for Registration and accompanying supporting documentation,providing sufficient evidence ofthe Applicant’s abilityto provide directly or under agreement with a service provider,the emergency services it intends to provide,and signed by the
individual(s) with signing authority under its Act of Incorporation.
2)The Municipality must be satisfied that the Applicant is capable of providing the services and corresponding service levels that it
intends to register.
3)TheApplicant must be a Body Corporate in good standing intending to provide the services on a not for profit basisand must provide
a copy of the organization’s Act of Incorporation.
4)The Municipality does not provide the same services for the same area.
5)Evidence that the Body Corporate carries liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount as required by the Municipality.6)Evidence that the Body Corporate carries accident and sickness insurance or worker’s compensation coverage for all membership
providing emergency services.
7)An audited financial statement, for the Commission as the registered Body Corporate
Section 4:Registration Approval
4.1 The Municipality may ask for a review, by an appropriate agency, to determine if an Applicant is capable of providing the services it
intends to provide.
4.2 The Municipality, if satisfied with information and evidence provided for all items in Section 2, shall register the Applicant as a Fire
and/or Emergency ServicesProvider for the Municipality. This Registration shall continue in force until withdrawn by the Municipality
for cause or the registered Body Corporate requests that the Registration be revoked.
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Section 5:Changes in Services and Annual Registration Update
5.1.Any significant changes that may impact theregisteredservices provided by theregistered Body Corporate shall be filed immediately
with the Municipality.
5.2.Annual Updates of the registration form for each registered Body Corporate shall be submitted to the Municipality no later than June
30th of each year for the registered Body Corporate to receive fire taxes, in accordance with the rates as set by the Commission
(Schedule C) and collected on their behalf by the Municipality and / or other Municipal funding.
5.3.In addition to the update of organizational and operational information (Schedule A)and Fire Tax Rates (Schedule C),proof of the
renewal 0f liability insurance coverage, firefighter accident and sickness insurance coverage and an audited annual financial
statement must be provided.
5.4.To facilitate the annual Registration update, the Municipality shall maintain a data base ofinformation submitted by the registered
Body Corporate.The most current Registration information on file with the Municipality will be provided in advance and no later
than May 30 th of each year to each registered Body Corporate for review and update.
Section 6:Notification
The Municipality shall advise the Body Corporate by providing a letter (Schedule B)stating approvalby Councilof theRegistration and/or
the Annual Registration update.
Section 7:Definitions of Service Levels
NFPA 1500 should be the corner stone upon which each Applicant attempts to meet the highest standard of safety.When evaluating the
services to be provided,the Applicant shall refer to the general definitions of service levels following:
Structural:means the activities of rescue,fire suppression, and property conservation in buildings, enclosed structures, vehicles, vessels,
or like properties that are involved in a fire or emergency situation.The Applicant should have as a minimum: firefighters trained to NFPA
1001, protective personal equipment, PASS alarms,a personnel accountability system, adequate water supply, pumping capacity and an
Incident Command (IC)system.The Applicant should also have the proper training and protective clothing for wild land fires in
accordance with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources’ provincial standard.
Defensive:means actions that are intended to control a fire by limiting its spread to a defined area, avoiding the commitment ofpersonnel and equipment to dangerous hazard areas.Defensive operations are generally performed from the exterior of structures and
are based on a determination that the risk to personnel exceeds the potential benefits of offensive actions.The Applicant without the
ability to carry out structural firefighting may register as providing property protection through defensive strategies. Rescue may be
undertaken if the benefit warrants the risk.The Applicant should have proper training and protective clothing for wild land fires in
accordance with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources’ provincial standard.
N/A: means the Applicant does not respond to these calls.
Registered Medical First Responder: means the Applicant is registered with the Nova Scotia Department of Health through the
Emergency Health Services (EHS)Medical First Responder (MFR)program and responds to medical calls or provides medical assistance at
the scene of an incident.
Medical Assistance:means the Applicant who has standard or emergency first aid and responds to medical emergencies or provides
medical assistance at the scene of an incident. Equipment includes basic first aid supplies.
The activities of vehicle rescue, water/ice rescue, structural/excavation collapse and high angle rescue should be carried out with
reference to best practices outlined NFPA 1670 and associated standards.
Vehicle Rescue: means removal of victims from a vehicle following an accident. This may require elaborate or simple tools and knowledge
depending upon the incident. The Applicant should be aware of its abilities and when it is necessary to request a higher level of service.
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o Technician: properly maintained complete set of heavy hydraulic extrication equipment and associated spreaders,
cutters, rams, chains, cribbing etc. and trained as a team to use the equipment, recognize hazards and protect the
victim.
o Operations: hand tools, manual hydraulic tools, air tools and trained as a team to use the equipment, recognize
hazards and protect the victim.
o Awareness: Does not have the equipment for extrication but does respond to motor vehicle accidents.
Water Rescue:means rescue of individuals from rivers, lakes, ponds, and may include body retrieval.
o Technician: survival suits, water rescue kit, if diving is provided--appropriate equipment for conditions, a boat includinglife jackets. Training to a level for the service provided, either surface rescue or diving.Ropes and other similar
equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Operations: approved life jackets for each rescuer, throw ropes, life ring with rope, a boat. Training should include
boating safety.Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Awareness: Responds but does not have the equipment or training.
Ice Rescue:means rescue of individuals from extremely cold water or ice
o Technician:complete ice rescue kit including floatation suit and ice board or equivalent. Training for cold water rescue.Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
o Operations: approved life jackets for each rescuer, throw ropes, life ring with rope. Trained respecting safety of rescuer
and victim. Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA 1983.
Awareness: Responds but does not have the equipment or training.
High Angle Rescue:means rescue of persons from building faces, cliffs trees or other locations where individuals must be lowered or
raised by the rescuer.
o Technician: equipment recommended by and training provided by a recognized high angle rescue organization.
o Operations:Ropes and other similar equipment should meet NFPA Standards.gloves, protective clothing required for
the incident. Training on knot tying.
o Awareness: secures the scene, stabilizes the incident.
Structural/ Excavation Collapse:means rescue of persons from collapsed ditches, etc. or collapsed structures.
o Technician:providing this service should meet the full requirements of NFPA 1670.
o Operations:provides a medium level of service in accordance to NFPA 1670.
o Awareness:assists visible victims; prevents further collapse.
All levels of HAZMAT response should be carried out with reference to NFPA 472 and associated standards.
Hazardous Materials:means response to chemical incidents or other HAZMAT incidents in accordance with NFPA 472. Fuel spills such as
oil, gas and diesel may be handled by all three levels if the spill is minor and stabilized. There is a wide range of service, from a domestic
oil spill to an upset gasoline tanker. The important fact is recognizing the Applicant’s limitations.
o Technician: Hazardous materials technicians are those persons who respond to releases or potential releases of
hazardous materials for the purpose of controlling the release. Hazardous materials technicians are expected to use
specialized chemical protective clothing and specialized control equipment.
o Operations:First responders at the operations level are expected to respond defensively to control the release and
spread from a safe distance.
o Awareness: First responders at the awareness level are those persons who could be the first on the scene of an
emergency involving hazardous materials. First responders at the awareness level are expected to recognize the
presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for trained personnel and secure the area.
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Schedule B
Notification of Registration (Annual Update) Approval
Mailing Address Date
Dear:
Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act,please be advised that Municipal Council in session on _________________ approved_____________ as a Fire and Emergency Services Provider for the specific emergency services as indicated on your Schedule A
Application Form.
This Registration continues in force until withdrawn by the Municipality of Chester for cause, or you request that the
Registration be revoked.
As part of the annual registration process, you are required to provide proof of the ability to meet Registration criteria outlined in
Municipal Policy P33, Registration and Annual Update of Fire and/or Emergency Providers, and provide an update of informationoutlinedin the Schedule A.
Any significant changes to the information provided on Schedule A, must be brought to the attention of the Municipality of Chester
when they occur.
Yours Truly,
Municipality of Chester
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Schedule C
FIRE TAX RATE NOTIFICATION FORM
SECTION A
The Fire Tax Rate, approved by the __________________ Fire Commission for Fire District # ____________ at its annual
meeting held on _______________,
is set at
______________________________________
per $100.00 assessment
FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 20___ TO MARCH 31, 20___
As Officers of the __________________________Fire Commission,
we hereby certify that the above information is correct.
Date: ______________________________________
Authorized Signature: ______________________________________
Position: ______________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Authorized Signature: ______________________________________
Position: ______________________________________
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Prepared By:Peter Nightingale Date 3/17/2017
Reviewed By:Tara Maguire Date 3/20/2017
Authorized By:Tammy Wilson Date 3/31/2017
CURRENT SITUATION
At the Council meeting of February 23, 2017,a motion was passed for Council to write a letter to
NSTIR regarding enforcing their rules on signage regulations at the East Chester Exit (Exit 7 from
Highway 103).The existing advertising signage at the exit is currently illegal under the Public
Highways Act,and NSTIR does remove illegal signage if a complaint is received.Staff is looking
for clarification as to whether Council would like to see all advertising signage removed from this
exit, or whether Council is simply looking for options to reduce the unsightliness of the current
signage situation.
RECOMMENDATION
For discussion and direction.
BACKGROUND
Provincial regulations are in place concerning advertising signage on or near public highways.To
construct advertising signage along a public highway, a permit is required from Transportation
and Infrastructure Renewal.Additionally, advertising signage is not permitted within 1,000
metres of a controlled access highway, which includes the access road to Highway 103 at exit 7.
Thus, the existing signage at Exit 7 is illegal. Staff at NSTIR have indicated that they do not actively
seek out illegal signage but they will remove it if it interferes with official signage, or if a complaint
is received.
Mill Lake 1 Road (Exit 6), Highway 14 (Exit 8), and Highway 12 (Exit 9) are not controlled access
highways, so advertising signage is permitted where these roads intersect with Highway 3,
though signage without a license from NSTIR is still illegal.
In 2011, an amendment to the Public Highways Act enabled municipalities to enact a by-law
regulating most aspects of advertising signage on non-100-series provincially owned highways.
This allows the municipality to have greater control over signage that is erected, and allows the
Municipality to remove signage that is not in compliance with the by-law.However, the provincial
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Community Development Department
DATE:3/17/2017
SUBJECT:Enforcement of Highway Signage
Regulations at Exit 7
ORIGIN:Council Motion 2017-106
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1,000 metre prohibition from the centre line of a controlled access highway would still apply,
meaning the Municipality could not allow any signage at exit 7.
In 2012, the Municipality drafted a Highway Signage By-law, but it was abandoned before second
reading as Council was looking for a way to replace signage for Uniform directional signage (i.e
signage directing traffic to galleries, shops, restaurants etc).At the time, it was explained that
signage could not be replaced at controlled access highways.
Nova Scotia Power also prohibits signage from being installed on utility poles, which is currently
present at some highway exits.
DISCUSSION
Ensuring that the exits from the 103 provide an attractive, welcoming gateway into our
communities must be balanced with the needs of local businesses to advertise their locations.
While the current state of advertising signage is quite cluttered, the removal of all signage could
be detrimental to local businesses.If the Municipality were to ask NSTIR to remove advertising
signage, it would likely mean all illegal signage would have to be removed, rather than just the
derelict or cluttered signage.This would mean all signage at the intersection of exit 7 with
Highway 3 would have to be removed.
Creating a Highway Advertising Signage By-law would allow
the municipality to set standards for signage at all highway
exits in the municipality except for Exit 7, which is controlled
access.Many jurisdictions have created uniform advertising
programs, where businesses pay to have directional signage
installed on a combined advertising structure, rather than
installing their own billboard.Halifax has taken this
approach for a section of Highway 333 between Tantallon
and Ragged Lake.
Unfortunately, it appears that under the current
regulations,the only options available for exit 7 are making
a complaint to NSTIR, which would likely result in the
removal of all signage, or leaving the status quo.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
n/a
Financial/Budgetary
n/a
Environmental
n/a
Example of highway advertising signage in PEI
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Strategic Plan (Goal)
Council Goal #6: “The Municipality will promote conditions conducive to fostering economic
prosperity.”
Work Program Implications
Public Works resources would be required for removal of signs related to enforcement; Existing
enforcement staff would be utilized.
OPTIONS
1.Direct staff to write a letter to Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
requesting that advertising signage located on Highway 3 where is intersects with Exit 7,
which is not in compliance with the regulations be removed by NSTIR.Under this option,
signage would not be replaced with uniform signage.
2.Direct staff to write a letter to Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
requesting that advertising signage located on Highway 3 where is intersects with Exit 7,
Trunk 12, Trunk 14 and Mill Lake 1 Rd.,which is not in compliance with the regulations be
removed by NSTIR.Under this option, signage would not be replaced with uniform
signage.
3.Draft a Highway Advertising Signage By-law that would allow the Municipality to regulate
signage and remove illegal signage.This would allow the Municipality to regulate signage
and to consider replacement with uniform signage in all areas except Exit 7.
4.Do nothing (Status quo).
ATTACHMENTS
1.Pictures of signage at highway exits
2.Map showing controlled access highways in Chester Municipality.
Advertising Signage at Exit 6:
Advertising Signage at Exit 7:
Controlled Access Highways in the Municipality of Chester (excerpt from NSTIR map)
Capital Budget
2017/2018
Village of Chester
April 6, 2017
Capital
Summary
17/18
Total Capital Budget 2017/2018 $477,000
Funded by:
Reserves $250,000
Fire Rate $227,000
551-1997 Tanker
Replacement
$400,000
Apparatus Reserves 250,000
Fire Rate -Reserve contribution 150,000
The current fire apparatus 551-‘97 tanker has reached it’s
useful life and replacement is required. The tanker is and
will remain an essential part of the CVFD fire service.
Village of Chester
17/18 - Apparatus Reserve Budget
Year 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28
Opening Balance 250.00 - 150.00 300.00 450.00 - 70.00 220.00 370.00 520.00 670.00
Contributions 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Purchases
551 Tanker 400.00
521 Rescue 600.00
511 Utility 80.00
541 Pumper/Tanker 700.00
Closing Balance - 150.00 300.00 450.00 - 70.00 220.00 370.00 520.00 670.00 120.00
SCBA Cylinders
$11,000
Fire Rate -Capital 11,000
As part of the Village of Chester’s asset management, a
replacement plan for 25 cylinders expiring in 2022 has
been put in place. The Capital Budget reflects the
replacement of 5 cylinders per year.
Bunker Gear
Washer
$15,000
Fire Rate -Capital 15,000
The CVFD currently does not reach the recommended
standard for bunker gear cleaning and inspection. The
bunker gear washer will reduce contamination of PPE and
prolong the life of equipment. The purchase of this
washer will bring the CVFD in line with national standards
and will reflect a decrease in operating expenses.
E-Draulic
Spreaders
$22,000
Fire Rate -Capital 22,000
As part of Village of Chester’s asset management plan,
the E-Draulic spreaders is identified to upgrade our Jaws
of Life equipment and will replace current aging
equipment (25 years old).
521 Cascade
Upgrade to 6000
psi
$15,000
Fire Rate -Capital 15,000
The current cascade system on 521-Rescue Truck is
unable to fill full SCBA cylinders after 4 tanks. This
upgrade from 4,500 to 6000 psi will allow the continued
filling of essential equipment while at an emergency
scene.
Light Upgrades
$8,000
Fire Rate -Capital 8,000
The funds will be used to upgrade the halogen lights that
currently make up the portable generator fed scene
lights. As well an upgrade of the halogen emergency
lights on the rear of 521 to larger LED lights.
Inland Boat
Equipment
$4,000
Fire Rate -Capital 4,000
The funds will provide a custom quick remove cover
constructed with multiple zipper access doors and a
zipper hatch to allow the motor to be raised and lowered
without removal. This cover will be on the boat for 90% of
it's service only to be removed for emergency situations.
We will also be purchasing handheld re-chargeable
battery LED search lights. The current ones no longer hold
a charge and use legacy bulbs.
Percing Nozzle
$2,000
Fire Rate -Capital 2,000
The purchase will replace the current aged and damaged
piercing nozzle.
17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28
Capital Projects Total Cost
Apparatus Reserve
551 Tanker 400,000.00 400,000.00
511 Utility 80,000.00 80,000.00
521 Rescue 600,000.00 600,000.00
541 Pumper/tanker 700,000.00 700,000.00
1,780,000.00 400,000.00 - - - 600,000.00 80,000.00 - - - - 700,000.00
Building Reserves
Lido Reserves
ext wall 200,000.00 200,000.00
200,000.00 - - - - 200,000.00 - - - - - -
Utilities
Water needs 30,000.00 30,000.00
30,000.00 30,000.00 - - - - - - - - - -
FD Capital
SCBA cylinders 55,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00
Gear Washer 15,000.00 15,000.00
Gear Dryer 15,000.00 15,000.00
Edraulic spreaders 22,000.00 22,000.00
Edraulic cutters 20,500.00 20,500.00
Edraulic Ram 17,000.00 17,000.00
521 Cascade Upgrade to 6000psi 15,000.00 15,000.00
High pressure air bags 4,800.00 4,800.00
Wildland Fire Coveralls 22,000.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00
Hazmat Equipment 15,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Water & Ice Rescue Equipment 15,000.00 7,500.00 7,500.00
MVC Stabilization upgrades 5,000.00 5,000.00
Thermal Imaging Cameras 35,000.00 17,500.00 17,500.00
Gas Detector 9,000.00 9,000.00
nozzles 2,000.00 2,000.00
Light Upgrades 8,000.00 8,000.00
Lake Boat Equipment 4,000.00 4,000.00
279,300.00 77,000.00 56,800.00 38,500.00 51,500.00 55,500.00 - - - - - -
Total 2,289,300.00 507,000.00 56,800.00 38,500.00 51,500.00 855,500.00 80,000.00 - - - - 700,000.00
Agenda
•Overview
•Eligibility
•Application Process
•Application Results (2014 -2016)
•Municipal/Town Partnership
Program Overview
•Energy Assessment
-Blower-door test
-Thermal imaging
-Hot2000
-NRCAN score
•Potential Upgrades Available
-Insulation (batt, spray foam, expanding foam, ROXUL, etc.)
-Draft-proofing/Weather-proofing
-Heat-pump
-Exhaust fans/Air-exchangers/Sump-pumps
-Windows/Doors/Hatches
•Potential Results
-Participants typically receive annual savings of $500-$1000 on their
energy bills.
-Improved air quality
Eligibility
•Proving income is done by providing a copy of line 236 of the applicant’s Tax
Notice of Assessment
•Proving ownership of the home is done by providing a copy of a Property Tax Bill
Customer Perspective
Apply
Application is
processed
Applicant notified of
result
Approved
Initial home energy
assessment and
recommendations
developed
Upgrades
Recommendations
implemented by
qualified
tradespeople
Follow up
Post work energy
assessment
Quality assurance
checks
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Applications Received by Month 2014-2016
2014
2015
2016
Recruitment
Application Sources
29%
10%
36%
1%1%
1%1%
6%
3%
3%
1%1%1%
6%Friend /Family
Housing Nova Scotia
Letter/Notice in Mail
Media - Newspaper
Media - Radio
Media - TV
Media - unspecified or uncategorized
Nova Scotia Power
Other - community outreach
Government representative, website, or event
Other - ENS
Other - Social Media
Other –Unspecified or Uncategorized
Web search
Municipal/Town Partnership
•Property Tax Exemption Forms
•Water-Bill Mail-outs
•Council Presentations
•Staff Coaching and Providing Materials