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

August 20 and 21BookapolluzaHolly Community Centre 171 Mapleton Ave(705) 792-7925 (7) or email hypc@barrie.ca The Barrie Young People Centre’s are hosting a gently used book sale on:

Friday, August 20th8:30 – 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday August 21st9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Books for all ages from children to adults! All proceeds go towards the BYPC youth programs and equipment.

PricesChildren’s $0.50Soft cover $1.00Hard cover $2.00

July 30 – August 240th annual kempenfestWaterfront Park(705) 739-4216 , www.kempenfest.comOne of North America’s largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals including an antique show, food, kids activities, and much more!

August 7RhythmfestHeritage Parkwww.barrie.caBe part of an Interactive Celebration. Come and experience the diversity of rhythmic expression including live entertainment, music and dance instruction, and instrument-making workshops.

August 13 – 15CaRiBfestCentennial Park(705) 792-6952, www.caribfest.caEmail: info@caribfest.ca The third annual Barrie Caribbean Festival promises to be a spectacular array of sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean.

August 27 – 28BaRRie DRagon Boat festivalHeritage Park(705) 728-1010, www.dragonboatfestival.caEnjoy dragon boat racing, exhibits, children’s activities, and entertainment.49 Terrific Teams have already registered. If you want to join us, REGISTER NOW and don’t miss the boat! Paddles up!

September 24 – October 3BaRRie’s ColouRs of musiCVarious venues throughout Barrie(705) 725-1070, www.coloursofmusic.caThe 8th annual festival will feature wonderful music, magnificently performed including talent from across Canada and around the world.

September 16 – 19CaRnegie DaysMacLaren Art Centre(705) 721-9696, www.maclarenart.comAnnual arts festival inspired by the gallery building’s origins as a 1917 Carnegie Library. Includes exhibitions, projects, lectures, readings, screenings and workshops at the gallery and locations throughout Barrie.

September 18nine mile poRtage heRitage festHeritage Park & Fort Willow Depot(705) 739-4285, www.barrie.caHistoric reenactments at Heritage Park; walk the historic Nine Mile Portage Trail; military, native, and voyageur encampments and displays at the historic Fort Willow.

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FINANCE DEPARTMENTBID OPPORTUNITIES

DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Finance Dept, 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 4709 or by Email at purchasing@barrie.ca

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

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

# FIN 2010-086IPROVISION OF AN INTERIM FACILITY FOR BARRIE FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE, FIRE

STATION #5The City of Barrie is seeking Expressions of Interest from Qualified Land Developers that can provide a facility either existing or in the construction phase to be utilized as an interim Fire Station for a period of approximately five (5) years. No Contract award will be made as a result of this Expression of Interest.

1. The proposed location of the facility must be within the following City of Barrie boundaries: • South of Caplan Ave. • North of Salem Rd • East of Reid Drive • West of Hwy 4002. Has a minimum of 4,500 sq ft. of floor space to a maximum of 6,000 sq. ft.3. End Unit if located in a commercial plaza4. Space of up to 2,500 sq ft. suitable to be used as apparatus storage.5. Space of up to 3,500 sq. ft. suitable for living quarters.6. Has two automatic overhead exterior doors in size of 12’X 14’.7. Accessible on a 24/7 hour basis, with heating, cooling and lighting must be available at all times and under the control of BFES.8. The physical characteristics and surrounding area must be suitable to be used as a fire station.9. Designated staff parking.10. Unimpeded traffic access 24/7 from apparatus area to roadway.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 5, 2010.

REQUEST FOR PER-QUALIFICATION# FIN 2010-066PQ

OUTDOOR EVENT STAGING & SOUND PRODUCTION SERVICES

The City of Barrie is engaging in the pre-qualification process for the stage, sound equipment, and production for outdoor municipal community events. The initial contract would be for Barrie’s Downtown Countdown on December 31st, 2010 with the option to extend annually up to and including 2013. The extended contract would include two annual events – Celebrate Barrie in June and Barrie’s Downtown Countdown on New Year’s Eve – that range in scope from a community festival with local amateur performers to a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a major Canadian headline act. Interested applicants should have a proven track record of successfully working on a variety of community events and concerts in a professional manner and, should they be successful, provide all equipment, personnel, and technical standards necessary to meet the City of Barrie’s requirements.A non-refundable fee document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document. Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 12, 2010

s Canadians, we know that if there’s an emergency, we dial 9-1-1 and equipped and trained rescuers will come to our

aid. But what really happens when you punch in those three numbers and push call? What guarantees that help will come when you call? According to Sue Dawson, Communication Manager for Barrie Fire & Emergency Service, getting a quick and efficient 9-1-1 response depends both on the emergency program in place and on the caller.

In Barrie, we are part of the Simcoe County 9-1-1 system since 1997. The Simcoe County 9-1-1 management board is comprised of Barrie and Orillia, along with the County of Simcoe, First Nations Communities, Ministry of Health (ambulance communications), County Fire Chiefs Administration Groups, Simcoe County Policing Authorities Association and CFB Borden all working individually to handle emergencies within their jurisdiction. Each group also works cooperatively in cases such as a motor vehicle accidents or larger scale emergencies.

The moment someone dials 9-1-1, the rescue wheels are set in motion. A trained operator at the Central Emergency Reporting Bureau answers your call and connects you with the appropriate emergency service who will ask about the nature of your emergency. Other than knowing your location, you make one phone call to contact the help you need.

In the case of a motor vehicle collision, a distressed call is automatically forwarded to all emergency agencies that are required on scene. With one 9-1-1 call you will receive a response from Police, Fire and Ambulance if their attendance is required at the incident.

Simcoe County 9-1-1 Communications Centres undergo regular training to assure that they respond to each emergency situation quickly and adequately.

Despite a team effort, how residents use the 9-1-1 service can also affect the efficiency of emergency responses. According to Dawson, the top mistakes callers make are dialing 9-1-1 for a non-emergency reason and not knowing their location.

“Common 9-1-1 calls that are received and should not be are callers looking for road conditions, road closures or simply non-emergency information such as telephone numbers,” says Dawson.

Unfortunately, when dispatchers are busy with prank or non-emergency calls, residents in an emergency situation may not get the help they need when they need it.

Likewise, many callers who don’t know their location can delay the whole rescue process.

“Motor vehicle collisions are year round and are a big problem because people don’t know where they are,” says Dawson.

Also, vehicle accidents tend to be called in on cellular phones and despite what you see on television and movies, in Ontario Emergency Responders can’t track the exact location of a cell phone using embedded GPS technology.

“Although cellular companies now provide

GPS related information, it is often not

exact enough coordinates for emergency

responders to use to locate you, especially in

rural areas as at times the location delivered

to us is only accurate within hundreds or

thousands of metres,” adds Dawson.

As for Dawson and the Fire Service, they gear-up for summer and its common barbecue related calls, burning complaints, increased medical calls due to heat, and technical rescues such as construction related trench or high angle rescues.

For more information see the

Community section of barrie.ca

or the Emergency Management

section of simcoe.ca.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-067P

CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY OF BARRIE

BRIDGE INSPECTION The Corporation of the City of Barrie (City) is seeking the services of a Consulting Engineering firm, with experience in structural inspection, to undertake a detailed visual inspection program of parks bridges located within the City of Barrie.

The City of Barrie owns a large number of structures, including 34 parks bridges. Under this assignment the structural inspection for up to 34 bridges are to be included within the scope of work. Under the current Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, these structures are required to be inspected every two years in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation - Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM).

The scope of work would include the following: i. Conduct the required detailed structural inspections to satisfy the Corporation’s legislated responsibilities;ii. Input the existing structure data and inspection data into the Ontario Bridge Management System or other pre-approved electronic format, being compatible with widely accepted Asset Management tools;iii. Provide quotes to complete any further structure investigations recommended from the detailed visual inspection, as well as a short description of scope of work as required.iv. Prioritize list of repairs and maintenance for all inspected structures including recommended timing of the work, estimated cost and risk of not proceeding with recommended improvements.

The successful respondent shall provide engineering services in accordance with the guidelines prepared by Professional Engineers of Ontario.

A non-refundable document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 12, 2010

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-083P

PROVISION OF RAILWAY ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Corporation of the City of Barrie on behalf of the Allandale Community Development Corporation (ACDC) is issuing this Request for Proposal as a means of enlisting the services of Railway Engineering Consulting Services. ACDC owns approximately 65 kilometres of railway in the Barrie area, including the operating short-line railway in partnership with the Town of Collingwood and Cando Contracting Ltd known as the Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY).

The scope of the services includes: 1. Review and determine requirements for consent to various third party requests;2. Ensure compliance to ACDC and BCRY – standards, policies and specifications; 3. Review the detailed design for third party initiated grade separations, associated track diversions and third party initiated at-grade crossing warming systems;4. Provide various engineering services on behalf of ACDC;5. Assisting ACDC in the review of residential and commercial development proposals and site plans adjacent to the right-of-way.A non-refundable document fee of $100.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 12, 2010

REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION# FIN 2010-075PQ

PROVISION OF STANDING ADVERTISING RATES

The Corporation of the City of Barrie is seeking submissions from qualified vendors to provide guaranteed advertising rates from local print, radio and broadcast media outlets. This contract will be for a one year term with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.

A non-refundable fee document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document. Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 12, 2010

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2010-093Q

SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF NORTH WATERMAIN AT THE CITY

OF BARRIE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE

The City of Barrie is seeking qualified bidders for thesupply and installation of 200mm HDPE pipe and related appurtenances at the City of Barrie Water Pollution Control Centre.

Bidders Note: MANDATORY SITE MEETING is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 4, 2010, at the City of Barrie Water Pollution Control Centre, 249 Bradford Street Barrie, ON. Vendors must have a representative in attendance and register at this meeting to have their submission considered compliant. Bidders are required to wear safety shoes, hardhat and safety vest in order to participate in the site meeting. Safety equipment will not be provided by the City. Documents will not be available at the site meeting.

A non-refundable fee document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 12, 2010.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-061P

PREPARATION OF SECONDARY PLAN, BACKGROUND STUDIES &

INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS – INTENSIFICATION & ANNEXED

LANDS The City of Barrie is commencing the Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan process for the annexed lands that became part of the City of Barrie effective January 1, 2010. Based on key Provincial policy documents, the targeted population and employment opportunities forecasts for the City of Barrie in 2031 are 210,000 and 101,000 respectively. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued as a means of engaging the services of a qualified consulting firm or a consortium of firms that has proven experience and expertise in land use planning, environmental studies, infrastructure planning and financial analysis. The project involves the preparation of land use and servicing master plans to accommodate the future growth of the City, including the annexed lands that became part of the City of Barrie effective January 1, 2010. The work also incorporates background studies and technical analyses that will support a coordinated approach to the secondary planning and infrastructure master planning processes pursuant to the Planning Act and Environmental Assessment Act. The work as part of this RFP will establish the basis of the necessary infrastructure and policies required to meet this anticipated growth. The scope of work involves: • the development of a “Vision” for the intensification of the current built-boundary and the development of the annexed lands;• the preparation of a Secondary Plan and Implementation Strategy• the preparation of Cultural Heritage,

Archaeological, Natural Heritage, Agriculture Land Assessment and Urban Design studies;• the preparation of six Infrastructure Master Plans; Drainage & Stormwater Management Systems, Wastewater Collection System, Wastewater Treatment, Water Supply, Water Storage & Distribution System and a Multi-Modal Active Transportation System;• the completion of a Financial Policy Review and Impact Assessment; and• The coordination and presentation at stakeholder meetings and public information sessions all technical background research, draft planning documents and draft infrastructure master plans.

Respondents Note: INFORMATION MEETING is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday August 11, 2010, at the City of Barrie, City Hall, Council Chambers, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON.

A non-refundable fee document fee of $100.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 26, 2010

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-087P

FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE BARRIE TRANSIT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT &

GARAGE PROJECT The City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified and experienced firms for the provision of Financial Advisor services for the Barrie Transit Operations & Maintenance Contract and Garage Project. The scope of work has two major components:

Phase 1 – Business Case Financial Analysis PreparationPhase 2 – Operations & Maintenance Contract and Garage Project RFP related tasksIt is anticipated that the work for Phase 1 will commence by October 1, 2010.

Bidders Note: MANDATORY MEETING is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday August 19th, at the City of Barrie Sir Robert Barrie Room, Barrie, ON. Vendors must have a representative in attendance and register at this meeting to have their submission considered compliant. Documents will not be available at the information meeting.

A non-refundable fee document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document. Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 26, 2010

There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on Monday, August 2nd in the City of Barrie. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur ONEday later throughout the week as follows:

The landfill site is closed every Sunday and Monday. Barrie residents are reminded to have their materials curbside by 7:00 a.m. on their collection day. For more info call the City of Barrie at (705) 739-4219.

Civic Holiday Schedule forCurbside Waste Collection

Special NoticeAugust 2nd

Barrie Transit will run according to the Sunday Service Schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

July 31st, August 1st and 2nd10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Park FREE at the Bayfield Mall and Allandale Recreation Centre and take a FREE SHUTTLE ride

on Barrie Transit to Kempenfest onBarrie’s Beautiful Waterfront.

July 31st, August 1st and 2nd9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There will also be FREE Kempenfest Waterfront Shuttle service on Lakeshore Drive from Minet’s

Point to the Bus terminal, Courtesy of Kempenfest.

September 22aRounD the WoRlD in 60 minutes Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Brian Everett enjoyed travelling to Newfoundland and will share his slides of this unique part of Canada with you. He went to Cape Bonavista, the most Eastern part of Canada, plus discovered some interesting points about Trinity. All adults are welcome.

September 15ComputeR CouRses - NEVER EVER Barrie Public Library10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Do you wish you could join the computer age, but can’t get that computer mouse to move? We use games and exercises to help you learn to master the mouse in this fun and low pressure hands-on workshop.

September 24BaRRie ReaDs eveRgReen event Barrie Public Library7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us for a lively literary discussion as 10 local luminaries champion their choice of books nominated for the Ontario Library Association’s Evergreen Award 2010.

The City of Barrie currently has the following vacancies:

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE OPERATOR

MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II (Part-time)

PURCHASING CLERK

GIS ANALYST (Temporary 1 Year)

WATER QUALITY & SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION LEAD HAND

For information about these opportunities and more visit barrie.ca

Employment Opportunities

NORMAL COLLECTION DAY REVISED COLLECTION DAY

Monday, August 2, 2010 Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Thursday, August 5, 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010 Friday, August 6, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010 Saturday, August 7, 2010

The City of Barrie invites applications for Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) and Election Assistant (EA) contract positions to work in the 2010 Municipal Election. The successful applicants will be required to work the following hours:

October 20-22, 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 23, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 25, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Applicants must have excellent computer and communication skills. Previous experience working in a municipal election would be an asset. Contract rates will be established in accordance with responsibilities. All successful applicants must attend election training session(s).

Interested applicants are invited to complete an application by visiting barrie.ca and submitting it by email to electionjobs@barrie.ca or by FAX to (705) 739-4243 by noon August 13, 2010.

You may also mail your application to the following address:

Election CoordinatorCity Clerk’s Office, City of Barrie70 Collier St., P.O. Box 400Barrie ON L4M 4T5

For further inquiries please contact (705) 739-4220 ext. 5077.

Personal Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility. Please direct inquiries to the City Clerk’s Office at (705) 739-4204.

Contract 2010 Municipal Election Positions

TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM REMINDER

Applications for the City of Barrie Tax Deferral Program for 2010 are currently being accepted and will be accepted until August 31, 2010. Please note that a new application must be completed each year to confirm eligibility for the Program. The Tax Deferral Program is available to any property owner aged 65 or older and any individual who is currently receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program. Eligible property owners will have their property taxes “frozen” at their base year amount (the year prior to the application.) For example if applying in 2010, the base year taxes are the amount paid in 2009. The tax deferrals are interest free, however, they must be re-paid when the property is sold.

Please visit our website at www.barrie.ca for more information regarding the program or contact the Property Tax Department at (705) 739-4230 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31, 2010

Finance Department, 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.