awns like green carpets, leafy bushes and trees, and flowers in blazes of color dazzling

our neighborhoods and parks may lead you to think that we as a City use lots of water in maintaining such beauty. But you would be wrong. Over the years, Barrie has learned to conserve water in ways that keeps the garden green without the costly hits to our budget and environment.

So why is it important to save water? Water use in the summer directly impacts our wallets as well as our local environment, namely Lake Simcoe.

First of all, in overwatering, we waste tap water that we pay to treat and send more water to the Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC) via the underground sanitary sewer pipes. Whether from the tap or rain, water that flows down roadways and sidewalks leaches pollutants such as oil and drains into our sanitary sewer system to the WPCC, where it must be treated before entering the Lake, which we also pay for.

Secondly, too much water flowing to the WPCC increases the likelihood of sewer overflows directly into Kempenfelt Bay, the very waters we use to swim and fish in and that support our lake and local ecosystems.

Generally, Barrie conserves water in two ways: by minimizing how much tap water we use and by reducing how much water flows through the underground sanitary sewer pipes to the WPCC for treatment.

Here are easy gardening tricks to keep both tap water and the WPCC usage down and Barrie’s record water conservation reputation intact:

Healthy Lawns . In addition to the previously mentioned pitfalls, overwatering can weaken your lawn’s root system. Limit lawn watering to 2.5 cm weekly.

. To pinpoint how much water is 2.5 cm, place a tuna can or a measuring container on your lawn and water with the sprinkler. The time it takes to fill the tuna can or reach 2.5 cm level on the container tells you how long you need to water every week. A fail safe method is to attach a timer to your sprinkler and set it for this time.

. Use grass or turf that is most suited to your climate and select a mix of different grasses to make your lawn more resistant to pests, disease and drought.

. Use a water efficient soaker hose or automatic irrigation system with a timer to water your lawn.

. Set-up your sprinkler so it isn’t watering the sidewalks or the street.

A Low-Maintenance Garden. A low-maintenance garden means less work, less watering, and less spending. Start by shopping according to your yard’s environmental condition (ie. sun

exposure, shade, soil PH, drainage, etc.)

. Use grey water from a rain barrel to water your garden and lawn.

. Buy plants with smaller leaves as they use less water.

. Herbs also need less water due to their oils that retain moisture.

. When watering, direct water to the root system of your plants until saturated.

. Add mulch to your garden to keep the soil moist and prevent weeds without pesticides.

. Keep a rain garden by creating or finding a depressed area of your lawn and filling it with native plants. The garden will capture excess water that would otherwise run down sidewalks and streets or flood your lawn or basement. You can also connect a downspout or rain barrel overflow hose to the rain garden.

For more information on water conservation, visit Environmental Information in the Community section of www.barrie.ca, or call us at (705) 739-4220 ext. 4254.

Barrie’s green parks and bountiful surroundings are vibrant during the summer months

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

Barrie Public Library(705) 728-1010 www.library.barrie.on.ca60 Worsley Street

July 6 @ 2:00 pmBarrie Steel OrcheStra – readOpOly KicK Off!

The Barrie Steel Orchestra will be performing for a family audience to celebrate the start of Readopoly in the Picture Book area or Roof Garden depending on weather!

Come learn about the beautiful, melodious music of the steel pan or try one out for yourself! The group offers free steel pan classes every Tuesday in Downtown Barrie and practices on Sunday afternoons. It is operated by the Caribbean Cultural Institute, a not for profit organization that seeks to promote the wonderful and beautiful characteristics of Caribbean culture through programs of education, community, festivals, and arts such as music, dance, costume design, and many more.

Please contact (705) 792-6952 or email info@caribbeanculture.ca for more information. For information about the library programme, please call the Children’s Information Desk at (705) 728-1010 ext. 7019.

Upcoming Events

Bids & Tenders

July 2nd

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

TENDER CONTRACT 2010-040T

HOT MIX ASPHALT ROAD RESURFACING

Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned, in envelopes provided, up to 2:00 p.m. local time

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

with the Tender Opening in Sir Robert Barrie Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 for tender contract 2010-040T Hot Mix Asphalt Road Resurfacing.

The project includes approximately 73,000 sq.m. of partial depth asphalt removal; 3,200 sq.m. of full depth asphalt removal; 73,000 sq.m. of top lift asphalt; 2,000m. of concrete curb repairs; maintenance hole catch basin, water valve box and gas valve box replacement or adjustment; and reinstatement of traffic signal loops and line painting.

The project does not have a site meeting scheduled during the tendering period.

To respond to this opportunity bidders must register as a document taker through The City of Barrie’s service provider Biddingo (www.biddingo.com/barrie) or in person at the City of Barrie Finance Department, Purchasing Branch, City Hall, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario prior to the stated closing date and time. Bid Documents and Drawings will be available as of Monday, June 21, 2010 online at www.biddingo.com/barrie or in hardcopy from the City of Barrie Finance Department, Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3M3, during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or call the Purchasing Branch at (705) 739-4220 extension 4538 or extension 4709 or by Email at purchasing@barrie.ca

Document Fees apply as follows:Downloaded electronically through www.biddingo.com/barrie: No Document Fees (however Biddingo fees may apply).

Hardcopy: A non-refundable DOCUMENT FEE of $100.00 plus GST applies to each copy of the Bid Document.

The City of Barrie reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Tenders and to cancel this procurement process at any time.David Allan, C.P.P., C.D.Finance Department, Purchasing Branch

REQUEST FOR TENDER# FIN 2010-009T

SNOW CLEARING & RELATED SERVICES FOR VARIOUS

FACILITIES & SITESWITHIN THE CITY OF BARRIE & ORO

MEDONTE BIO-SOLIDS STORAGE FACILITYThe City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified and experienced firms for the provision of Snow Clearing & Related Services for various City facilities & sites and the City’s Oro-Medonte Bio Solids Storage Facility. The scope of work has the following major components:

Part A) RECREATIONAL FACILITIES3 Facilities (Allandale Rec Ctr, Downtown Theatre & Southshore Ctr)

Part B) RECREATION FACILITIES - BARRIE MOLSON CENTRE

Part C) RECREATIONAL FACILITIES5 Facilities (Eastview Arena, Andre Hunter School/Lampman Lane Ctr, D Parker Ctr, East Bayfield Ctr)

Part D) RECREATION FACILITIES2 Facilities (Holly Comm Ctr & Parkview Ctr)

PART E) CORPORATE FACILITIES6 Facilities (Fire Stns 1, 2, 3, & 4, Police Hdqs 29 Sperling Dr & 79 Bellfarm Rd)

PART F) CORPORATE FACILITIES6 Facilities (City Hall & Cirlce on the Square , Bus Transit Terminal, Library, MacLaren Art Ctr, Collier St

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.caElectronic 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.

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, entertainment, and so 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 Teriffic Teams have already registered. If you want to join us, REGISTER NOW and don’t miss the boat! Paddles up!

June 9 – August 25lawn chair luminataHeritage Parkwww.downtownbarrie.caAn outdoor series held every Wednesday evening throughout the summer featuring theatre, music, film and art all set in Heritage Park. Bring your lawn chair!

July 1 – 434th annual prOmenade daySand canada day feStivitieSDowntown & Waterfront Parks(705) 734-1414 www.downtownbarrie.caCelebrate Canada’s birthday at Barrie’s largest street festival featuring entertainment, vendors, food and so much more. Kick-off the celebration with fireworks on July 1st.

July 8 - 119th annual riBfeSt and craft Beer ShOwDowntown Barrie(705) 734-1414 , www.downtownbarrie.caGreat food, BBQ competition, celebritycook-off, craft beer show and entertainment.

July 15paint the parKQueens Park, Skateboard Park

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Spots are first come first serve

basis starting at $10. Help rejuvenate the skateboard park with positive

graffiti artwork. All abilities welcome! Bring your own

spray paint or use the limited selection of spray paint provided. Door prizes from Barrie Paintball. Sponsored by KOOL FM 107.5, Allandale Decorating and Barrie Paintball.

Think Green. Think Clean. Easy Ways to Save Water & Money This Summer

Have Questions about the HST?

Learn about theHarmonized Sales Tax (HST) at

www.ontario.ca/taxchange

or call 1-800-337-7222

For more information, you can also contact the Canada Revenue Agency:

www.cra.gc/harmonization or call 1-800-959-5525.

Parking Garage, Welham Rd Bus Garage)

PART G) WASTE WATER FACILITIES2 Facilities (WPCC 249 Bradford St, Barrie, ORO BSF Line #7 Oro Medonte)

PART H) PARKING LOTS4 sites (Lennox Park, Powell St , Minet’s Pt , Johnson Beach )

PART I) PAY & DISPLAY MACHINES (63) DOWNTOWNMLPS ENFORCEMENT (Multiple business sites)

Bidders may bid on one or all parts of this tender. This contract is for a three (3) year term with two (2), one (1) year options to extend. It is anticipated that an award will be made the last week of July, 2010.Bidders Note:MANDATORY MEETING is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday June 28, 2010 located at in the Sir Robert Barrie Room, 2nd Floor City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON. Bidders must have a representative in attendance and register at this meeting to have their submission considered compliant. Documents will not be available at the site meeting.

A non-refundable document fee of $100.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFT Document.

Closing: 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday July 6, 2010

REQUEST FOR TENDER# FIN 2010-072T

SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF WASTE REDUCTION CONTAINERS

TWO (2) YEAR TERM WITH AN OPTIONTO EXTEND FOR TWO (2),

ONE (1) YEAR TERMSThe City of Barrie is seeking qualified bidders for the supply and delivery of Waste Reduction Containers within the City of Barrie. Waste Reduction Containers include green bins for organics collection, blue and grey recycling boxes and 95 gallon recycling roll-out carts. These bins are to be provided to residents for the collection of organics and recyclables within the home and to be placed curbside.

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

Closing: 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday July 6, 2010

Holiday Weekend Landfill Schedule

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

Barrie’s onTop when it comes to Water Conservation

Clean Record: Barrie has one of the lowest water use levels in Ontario, using about 200 litres per person per day.

Ontario on average uses 271 litres per person per day.

Canada on average uses 326 litres per person per day.

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NORMAL COLLECTION DAY REVISED COLLECTION DAY

Thursday, July 1, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010

Friday, July 2, 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010

DISPOSAL OFSURPLUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

REF # FIN 2010-074SSURPLUS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Sealed bids, will be received by the City of Barrie, Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario • Desk Top Computers (33)• Laptops (6)• Printers (9)• LCD Monitors (3)• CRT Monitors (2)• Miscellaneous AccessoriesItems are located at City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie OnViewing dates for these items will be on Tuesday June 29, 2010 and Tuesday July 6, 2010. Please make an appointment by e-mail to purchasing@barrie.ca to view items on either of these days. All offers must be on the Bid Form provided.Items sold “as is-where is- without warranty”

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday July 8, 2010

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2010-073Q

SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF ONE (1) NEW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

DIESEL TRACTOR

The City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified bidders for the supply and delivery of one (1) new four wheel bi-directional tractor with airport broom. A non-refundable document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday July 15, 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 THERIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR

ALL SUBMISSIONS.

The City of Barrie currently has the following vacancies:

Director of Operations

Water Utilities Maintenance Lead Hand

Communications Operator (Part-time)

Operations Project Co-ordinator – Roads

Accessibility Co-ordinator(Temporary – 2 years approx.)

For detailed information about these opportunities and more visit www.barrie.ca

EmploymentOpportunities

Shop fresh at the Barrie

Farmer’s Market

Located at City Hall70 Collier Street

Little Bloomer’s Design

It’s Free! It’s Fun!Calling all young gardeners with

green thumbs!

Use an arrangement of flowers and or plants in a unique container that you

created, then enter your creation in the Little Bloomer’s Design contest

with the City of Barrie’s Communities in Bloom. Judging will be on

July 21, 2010 at the Southshore Centre,

205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrieat 12:00 (noon).

More info?www.barrie.ca or call

(705) 739-4220 ext: 4826

Buy fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and crafts, from local producers at the Barrie Farmers’ Market - a fresh way to shop.

See you bright and early on Saturday at 7:00 am!

For more info email: barriefarmersmarket@hotmail.com

Organics, garbage, recycling, and yard waste were not collected on Canada Day, Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the City of Barrie. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur one day later for the remainder of the week as follows: