Driver RefresherCity of Barrie 55 + Centres

April 16 BYPC Glamour Shots Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) Do your make-up and hair then pose for some

fabulous shots! Participants will receive a copy of

their pictures to frame and take home with them.

For youth ages 11-18.

April 23 BYPC Easter Fun! Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 1:00 p.m. to 3:30p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) Chocolate moulds, Easter Trivia and more.

For youth ages 11-18.

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

Upcoming Events

Bids & Tenders

March 24th

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

March-End of April Community Income Tax Program 55+ CentresAllandale 55+ at (705) 728-6332

Parkview 55+ Centre at (705) 737-0755

Victoria Village Activity Centre at (705) 792-3411April is fast approaching which means your

taxes are due and we have a solution to help

get the job done. In conjunction with Revenue

Canada, the City of Barrie 55+ Centres are

offering the Community Income Tax Program

for people of all ages. Income Tax clinics

operate until the end of April. Only basic

returns are accepted and appointments are

necessary, so please book your appointment

at the respective Centre listed above.

March 24 TODAY Senior Connect The Legion Hall , 410 St Vincent St. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m., (705) 792-3411 The Barrie Senior Interagency Committee

is proud to present Senior Connect! A Free

opportunity for Barrie Seniors to connect

with new people and build new friendships.

A fun afternoon full of socializing, lunch will

be served with live entertainment to enjoy.

Transportation to the event is available

upon request. Space is Limited.

April 5 Celebrate Poetry Month Barrie Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Join several local poets and enjoy readings of a variety of poetry. Feel free to bring along a favorite poem for yourself, or staff, to read.

April 6 Beginner SudokuBarrie Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Join us for a fun and informative 1 hour session and learn how to do 4, 6, and 9 square Sudoku puzzles like you see in the newspaper. Sudoku rules are easy to learn. The more puzzles you do the better you become. Note: Sudoku puzzles can be addictive!

April 13 Around the World in 60 Minutes - Central India Barrie Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Eleanor Alexander recently spent one month in central India. Join us as Eleanor presents a digital slide presentation on the highlights of her trip. She especially enjoyed visiting the Ganges River in the holy city of Varanasi and the Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar. All adults are welcome to this drop-in program.

Barrie Public Library(705) 728-1010, 60 Worsley Street, Barriewww.library.barrie.on.ca

ONE (1) Generator – Mechron Engineering IZUZU engineWater cooled KW-50, KVA – 62.5 Amps – 62.5 Volts – 575. Hz 60, 3 phase 1800 rpm, Spec No. A77T Series 1B2815050.

ONE (1) Generator Make unknown Air cooled 50 KW, KVA 62.5 rpm 1800 volts 600 60amps 3 phase code 363-516-304Location: The above 3 pieces of equipment are located at the City of Barrie’s ORO BIO SOLIDS STORAGE FACILITY, #630-7th Line, Oro-Medonte, The Date/Time of viewing for the 3 pieces are: March 9, March 16, March 23 @ 9:30 AM.

ONE (1) Generator - 150KW generator with a Robonics transfer switch.

Location: This generator is located at the City of Barrie’s 64 Wood St Station, Barrie, ON. The Date/Time of viewing for this item is March 9, March 16, March 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM.

REF # FIN 2011-019DSURPLUS ELECTION SYSTEMS BAGS

• GlobalElectionSystemsBags

• Location-70CollierStreet,BarrieON

• Quantity-Approximately45

• Colour–Black,withshoulderstrap

• Size–23”x15”x6” A sample is available for viewing at the Purchasing Branch located at 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The equipment can be viewed at the above locations on the respective Dates & Times indicated above. All offers must be on the Bid Form that is Provided.

Itemssold“Asis-whereis-withoutwarranty”

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 Biddingo.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.

THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS.

Help Into Clean

PURCHASING BRANCHBID OPPORTUNITIES

DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone (705) 739-4220 Ext. 4538 or Ext.4709orbyEmailatpurchasing@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 Biddingo.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2011-036Q

INSPECTION, TESTING & SERVICE OF GAS DETECTION AND MONITORING

EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITYOF BARRIE FACILITES

The City of Barrie is seeking submissions from qualified and experiencedfirms for theprovisionofallequipment, labourandmaterials necessary to provide inspection, testing and service for various gas detection and monitoring equipment within various City of Barrie facilities

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to eachhardcopyoftheRFQDocument.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday March 31, 2011

DISPOSAL OFSURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Sealed bids, will be received by the City of Barrie, Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster St., Barrie, Ontario on/or before 4:30 pm (local time) Thursday, March 31, 2011 for the following items:

REF # FIN 2011-018DSURPLUS GENERATORS

ONE (1) Generator - Rated 70 kW, 600 V 3-Phase, Cummins USA diesel engine, Onan alternator. Water cooled, will accept a standard radiator. 30 plus years old, very lightly used as an emergencygeneratoronly.Inanexcellentmaintenanceandgreatworking condition.

Barrie's 2 StationsWe Need Your Help To NameYour suggestions are requested to name:

The Southend Location (please fill in) The Waterfront Location (please fill in)

Please note that ‘Barrie’ cannot be used in both names- just one. All suggestions submitted by Barrie residents will be taken into consideration by City Council in their deliberations. City Council will determine the approved names for each station.

Please include your address here:

(Barrie residents and business owners only)

You can mail, or drop off this form to: Engineering Department, 6th Floor, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, L4M 4T5. Or fill out this form online at www.barrie.ca Deadline for submission is March 31, 2011.

Street Performers

WANTED

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of singing, guitar playing, dancing and magic tricks!

Wednesday March 30th in the City Hall Rotunda, the City of Barrie Department of Culture and Downtown Barrie (BIA) will be holding auditions for street performers who will be permitted to perform in the downtown core. A permit process for street performers was developed in 2009 that allows talented performers to share their abilities throughout the downtown city streets and engage the public.

Any and all interested candidates are encouraged to try out between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on March 30th.

Auditions can be booked through the Department of Culture by calling (705) 739-4299 or by sending a message to culture@barrie.ca. Auditions should be between 5 and 7 minutes in length. If you are an interested performer please prepare your presentation accordingly. Members of the community are welcome to drop in, pull up a chair and enjoy the performances of some of Barrie’s most talented individuals. If you would like to know the schedule please call (705) 739-4299 andwe will be happy to share it with you.

For more information on the street performer permit process please contact the Department of Culture.

Date: April 6, 2011Time: 9am — 12pm, registration opens at 8:30 amCost: ComplimentaryLocation: Southshore Community Centre 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9

To attend this session you must be registered. Please note the sessions fill up fast and are on a first come, first served basis. To register: Send your request to register to purchasing@barrie.ca

For more information please contact the Finance Department, Purchasing Branch at

(705) 739-4229 or by e-mail at purchasing@barrie.ca

Here's Your Chance to Learn How!The City of Barrie is hosting a seminar session on April 6, 2011 at Southshore

Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario to help you learn

“How to do business with the City of Barrie, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.” Understand how each level of government does its

purchasing, and how to make them your customers!

Presenters:

Interested in Doing Business with Government?

visit Barrie.ca to register REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 8, 2011

Sponsored by

Barrie ExaminerFox’ BakeryTim HortonsPitch-In

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2010 Drinking Water System Report

The City of Barrie’s Water Operations Branch has prepared the Annual Drinking Water System Report in accordance with the

Drinking Water Systems Regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Annual Drinking Water System Report is available at www.barrie.ca and a hard copy can also be obtained, upon request, during

normal business hours (8:30–4:00) at the City of Barrie’s Water Operations Branch located

on the second floor of the Operations Centre at 165 Ferndale Drive, North.

Please direct any questions regarding the Annual Drinking Water System Report to

Sandra Brunet, Manager of Water Operations at (705) 739-4220 Ext. 4866.

Sign Up by April 20thTesting for your license? Refresh your knowledge with Barrie Police Services instruction.Wednesdays April 20that 9:30 am for 6 weeksAllandale 55 + Centre aqua lounge

190 Bayview Drive, Barrie

Code 67312

Costs are $12.00 for residents

$20.00 for non residents. HST extra.

Questions?Call Heather Kenehan at

705 739 4220 ext 4773.

The City of Barrie is still accepting

applications from community groups,

not-for-profit organizations, and local

entertainers interested in Celebrate

Barrie. The 12th annual Community

event will be held Saturday, June 4th

from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Applications are due Friday, March 25th no later than 4:30 pm.

For all of the details on how to apply, check out the Festivals and Events

page online at barrie.ca.

Mail your Application:City of Barrie, Department of CultureP.O.Box400,70CollierStreetBarrie, ON L4M 4T5

Drop-off In Person: 24 Maple Avenue, 2nd Floor (Barrie Transit Terminal)Email: culture@barrie.ca

TOMORROW

The Corporation of The City of Barrie's

2011 Business Plan

F O C U S I N G O N S E R V I C E

The Corporation of the City of Barrie’s

2011 Business Plan (tax rate based

operating, user rate based operating and

capital budgets) will be presented to

General Committee on March 28, 2011 at

approximately 7:00 p.m. It is anticipated

that the recommended motion will be

considered by Council on April 4, 2011.

By-laws required to implement the

2011 Business Plan would be presented

at a subsequent Council meeting(s).

The 2011 Business Plan also contains

recommendations with respect to

changes to user fees for services, products

and goods provided by the City of Barrie.

A copy of the 2011 Business Plan and

Budget is available for review in the

following locations during normal

business hours:

Finance Department and City Clerk’s

Office on the 1st floor of City Hall, 70

Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario.

Should you have any questions, please

contact Debbie McKinnon, Director

of Finance at (705) 739-4220 x5130 or

dmckinnon@barrie.ca

Spring has definitely sprung, blowing in the warmer weather that carries with it the promise of summer. But as the snow recedes, it reveals a

nasty secret … a winter load of garbage! Luckily every year, the City, residents, and local businesses join hands for the annual Spring Into Clean event that attacks the winter grime and returns Barrie to its natural beauty.

Foritsninthyear,Barrie’s“SpringIntoClean”isspringing into action this April 16th – 17th. The annual community event was first initiated in partnership with Tim Hortons, not only to clean-up public spaces across the City, but also to raise everyone’s environmental awareness and social responsibility through lending a hand.

“Each year, we see an increase in registrations for Barrie’s Spring into Clean from all sectors, which is encouraging. It means Barrie has a strong sense of civic pride and is developing long-term working relationships between government, the media, industry and the public to promote environmental sustainability,”saysSpringIntoCleanProjectCoordinator Annette Hines.

Residents can participate in four ways: Students and faculty can collect litter on school property and any adjacent parkland on Student Participation Day; Barrie residents can participate in the Waterfront Clean-up Day and the Spring into Clean weekend where they sweep through their neighborhoods and local parks; Finally, businesses can form teams and register for the Corporate Challenge tackling parks, ravines, or trails.

“Last year, we had 250 volunteers at the Waterfront, 50 community groups, and over 22,000 students from 52schools.Intotal,wecleaned8,000kgofdebris!”exclaimedHines.

Despite the great turn-out, Hines encourages more businesses to get involved. Likewise, additional residents are always welcomed. She also stressesthat“SpringIntoClean”targetspublicspaces only, and not private properties, which is the owner’s responsibility.

This year, participants must register online. Here’s how youcanjointhe“SpringIntoClean”eventandhelpbeatlast year’s participation numbers:

Student Participation DayThursday, April 15th Elementary and High Schools must register no later than April 1st online at www.barrie.ca. Needed information includes:

• Thenumberofstudentsparticipating(garbagebags and gloves are provided)

• Schoolname,addressandphonenumber

• Theareayouintendtoclean(schoolyardand/or adjacent park)

• Thecurbsidelocationforcollection

• Contactnameandinformation

Community “Spring into Clean” DaysSaturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th Residents must register online at www.barrie.ca by

April 8th. Once you have registered, you will be contacted for supplies and collection arrangements.

Waterfront Clean-Up DaySaturday April 16thVolunteers will help clean the downtown and waterfront area. No pre-registration is required. Just show-up and sign-up at the Lion’s Pavilion in Centennial Park between 9:30AM and 10:00AM. Garbage bags and gloves are provided.

Corporate Challenge DaysFriday, April 15th to Sunday, April 17th Businesses must register online at www.barrie.ca by April 8th. Once registered, you will be contacted for supplies and collection arrangements.

Just like previous years, Barrie and its partners will be assisting participants by providing garbage bags and gloves. BFI Waste Systems are donating the collection service. For more information, please visit www.barrie.ca.