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The Regional Municipality of Waterloo has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference for the development of rapid transit service extending from Waterloo, through Kitchener to Cambridge. The Regional Growth Management Strategy adopted by Regional Council on June 25, 2003 affirmed the need for rapid transit service linking these three urban areas in the Region. Rapid transit is intended to act as one of the key catalysts to influence urban form. support downtown core revitalization and control urban sprawl in the Region. It will also serve future travel needs in the Region. The Draft Terms of Reference provide a framework for completing an Individual EA study that will assess all reaâ€" sonable rapid transit technologies and alignments and recâ€" ommend a preferred rapid transit system. The Process Prior to preparing an Individual EA, the Environmental Assessment Act requires that a proponent prepare a Terms of Reference (ToRji. The Minister of the Environment (MOE i has the authonity to approve the ToR. The Individual EA is then prepared in accordance with the approved ToR The Dratt ToR is being provided to facilitate consultation with interested stakeholders and members of the public. Copies of the Draft ToR are available on the project web sie al www.region.waterloo.on.ca/transitEA. In addition. The Study starting Wednesday, March 2, 2005. the Draft ToR can be viewed at all public libraries and main municipal offices in the Cities of Cambridge. Kitchener and Waterloo, and at the Regional Headquarters. Public Meeting #2 will also provide the public with an opportunity to meet the Project Team to review comments. questions and issues related to the Draft ToR. This Public Meeting will be held as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Time: Presentation 7:00 â€" 7:30 PM Group Discussion 7:30 â€" 9:00 PM Place: Cameron Heights Secondary School 301 Charles Street East Parking at rear, served by GRT Routes 3, 7, 8, 11 and 22 Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the projâ€" ect and may be included in project documentation. Informaâ€" tion collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments become part of the public record Comments on the Draft ToR will be collected unul April 1, If you have any questions regarding this project or wish to provide comment on the Draft ToR document, please conâ€" tact either Phone $75â€"4489 Fax: 5754449 c mail vgraham @region waterine on ca Mr. Graham Vincent, P Eng Dhrector, Transportation Planning Regional Mumcipality of Waterion 150 Frederick Street Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 NOTICE OF DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE AND PUBLIC MEETING #2 Rapid Transit Initiative Environmental Assessment (EA) Region of Waterioo PUBLIC NOTICE Cambridge, ON _ NIS SAS Phone. 620 K898 Fax: 622 621 c mail ddrackley@higrup com Mr. Don Drackley, MCIP Semior Assoctate IBI Group 11 130 Cedar St . Suite 10 Citr of Waterioo â€" Class Environmental Assessment for the Auburn/University Area Traffic Study ' ” "u IQ[IUU ’ www.city.waterloo.on.ca Notice of Study Commencement The City of Waterloo has imitrated a study to assess the current and future traffic conditions in the area boundâ€" ed by Bridge Street on the west, Lexington Road on the North the Grand River on the east and Woolwich Street { City of Waterloo boundary on the south. Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited has been retained to assist the City in this undertaking. This project will follow the requirements of the Municâ€" ipal Class Environmental Assessment process (June 2000) and will include assessing the existing and foreâ€" cast traffic conditions, identifying the problem areas, developing alternative solutions to address the probâ€" lems. evaluation of the alternative solutions, identificaâ€" tion of the preferred solutions and completion and filâ€" ing of an Environmental Study Report. ~ The Class EA process will provide opportunities for public and agency input, including Public Meetings which will be scheduled over the remainder of the Winâ€" ter and Spring months. If you wish further information on this project and/or wish to be included on the project mailing list, please contact: | Ms. Christine Koehler, CET Org. Leader â€" Traffic Operations City of Waterloo Service Centre 265 Lexington Court Waterloo ON N2J 4A8 Ph: 747â€"8629 Fax: 886â€"5788 The City of Waterioo Youth Recreation Council THE SPRING FLING YOUTH DANCE!! A Pop Music Dance Party! FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005 ALBERT McCORMICK COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUINITY ROOM For teens in grades 6,7& 8 7:00PM â€" 10;30PM $6 AT THE DOOR *First 100 people get a gift* presents.... *A percentage of the proceeds go to benefit the Laster Seals of Canada* Any questions, please call: Jane Waurechen (519) 885â€"1220, ext. 242 THE CITY OF@ w m m m \ jimallett@pts! ckoe Mr. James Mallett, M.A.Sc., PEng., PTOE Viceâ€"President Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited 45 Grosvenor Lane Cambridge ON N1R 8N2 + Ph: 896â€"3163 Fax: 1â€"866â€"722â€"5117 For additional information please visit the project web site at www.ptsl.com/auburn. hi er@city.waterlo0.on.ca com Paradigm mnmmnmmmmmmmmms THE CITY OF lz, m a a m \ Tramaportation Soiutions & Limied Did You Receive Your 2005 Property Tax Bill? CITY OF WATERLOO 2005 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX DUE DATES MARCH 15, 2005 & MAY 2, 2005 Payment may be made: 1. By mail: Post dated cheques for both installments; March 15 and May 2. 2005. 2. Through bank telephone service â€" please contact your bank 3. At the City Hall after hours deposit box located at 100 Regina Street S., at the William Street side entrance 4. In person from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Revenue Counter, City Hall, 100 Regina St. S. b You are responsible for having your payment in the Revenue Office on or before the due date Please remit the stub from your tax bill along with your payment to: City of Waterloo Revenue Services 100 Regina Street South Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A 8 If you have not received your tax bill please contact Revenue Services at 747â€"8718, www.city.waterloo0.on.ca Drinking Water System Annual Report In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 â€" Ontario Regulation 170503 s. 11, the City of Waterloo has prepared an Annual Report for the City of Waterâ€" loo‘s Drinking Water System. The Annual Report proâ€" vides information on the operation of the Municipal Drinking Water Distribution System and the quality of its water. Copres of the City of Waterloo‘s 2004 Annual Report are available, free of charge, at the Waterloo Service Centre, 265 Lexington Court, or by contacting Jessica Winkler (519) 886â€"2310 ext. 302. An electronic copy of the 2004 Annual Report can also be downâ€" loaded from the official City of Waterloo website at www.city. waterloo.on.ca. The City of Waterloo Utilines is responsible for the operation of the water distmbutsons arrd wastCwater colâ€" lection systems. The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is responsible for the supply of potable water and the treatment of wastewater. An Annual Report was also produced by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and can be viewed on the Region‘s website at www.region. wat Report are available by calling (519) 575â€"4426 If you have any questions concerning the City of Waterloo‘s Annual Report do not hesitate to call us at (519) 886â€"2310, ext. 302. THE CiTY OF City of Waterloo 100 Regina St. South Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A8 P 519â€"886â€"1550 F 519â€"747â€"8760 www.city.waterlo0.on.ca For more information, please contact saterloo.on.c ater Copies of this