Elevator Maintenance Remains Concern for Disability Committee
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There was much frustration expressed at the time frames for elevator repairs after an property standards order is issued to the landlord of a broken elevator.
Deeply Divided Farmers' Market Board Votes to Enforce Market Hours
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Vendors will be expected to remain open until 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Board authorizes Market Manager to enforce hours.
Jason Farr Says Enough Public Washrooms at Pier 8, Wants to Remove Plan for Washrooms as Part of New Pier 8 Park
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In a motion at the West Harbour Development Committee on June 5, Farr calls for the removal of the washroom from the plan. He does not state in his motion where the budget will be relocated.
Hamilton Naval League Cadets to Move to Public Works Building at Barton West and Caroline
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A motion on the June 5, 2017 West Harbour Development Sub-Committee moves for approval of a $800,000 retrofit of a portion of the Public Works facility on Barton Street West between Bay and Caroline to house the Cadet program beginning in 2019.
City of Hamilton Issues Notice of Intent to Designate Four Heritage Properties
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The City of Hamilton is moving to designate four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, publishing notices last week as required under the Act. The following are the notices on the City website:
140 Locke Street South, Hamilton – “The former church at 140 Locke Street South was constructed in the late 19th century and was originally relocated from its former location on Canada Street in 1895-1896. The church was associated with the theme of late 19th and early 20th century places of worship in Hamilton. The former church served as the Immanuel Congregational Church from 1890 to 1925, then became Trinity United Church from 1925 to 1967, and was later converted into an auction hall in 1967. The former church has design value as it demonstrates the influence of Neo Gothic style of architecture.
Hamilton Heritage Committee Declines to Designate Kresge Building on a 6-5 vote
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Developer commits to working with Heritage Committee to recreate ground level look of building, and interaction with historical character of Downtown Core.
Hamilton Downtown Kresge Heritage Report Submitted, Demo Permit Nearing Issuance
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A consultant’s Heritage Assessment for the Downtown Hamilton building which housed the Kresge department store is now being reviewed by City staff. Demolition permit may be issued once utilities are cut to building.
HWDSB & City of Hamilton Liaison Committee for March 2017
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City Councillors and School Board Trustees will meet to discuss City parkland dedication fees charged on development of new schools, new joint facility and construction agreements, sidewalks around schools, and plans for affordable housing at the Riverdale Community Centre.
Hamilton Airport Sub-Committee for March 2017
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Annual presentations for 2015 and 2016, finances / City funding, and delays in stormwater infrastructure installation are among the items on the agenda for Thursday March 9, 9:30am meeting.
Hamilton Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force for March 9 2017
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Graffiti on private utility boxes, the alley clean up Up Your Alley Project, discarded needles in alleys, litter, and marjiuana storefronts are the items on the agenda for the March meeting of the Hamilton Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force.