Welland. City Of
[  Suggest an Update |  Suggest Volunteer Opportunity ] Record #: NIA0496 Last Modified: 22 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 22 Oct 2012
Description & Services
Areas Served	Welland
Description	Local government office consisting of the following departments and divisions.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL  represents the public * develops policies and programs * provides accountability and maintains finances  CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE   administers the City's business affairs * implements policies and programs * provides reports and information to Council for decision-making  HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  recruitment * employee negotiations * training and development * wage, salary, and benefits administration  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  recruits new businesses and industries to Welland * builds working relationships with local business and industry * provides information and assistance to the business community  FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES  emergency response for fires, vehicle collisions and other emergencies * education for fire safety and prevention * enforcement and development of fire safety codes  CORPORATE SERVICES  Finance Division: City budgets * property taxes * water and sewer utility accounts * property tax registration and sale * accounts payable and receivable * financial reports   City Clerk’s Division: prepares Council and General Committee agendas and minutes * official record keeper for By-laws, Council decisions, minutes, assessment information, and corporate documents * marriage licenses * civil marriage ceremonies * birth certificate forms * death registrations * commissioner for oaths * lottery licensing * parking infraction inquiries * support for all agencies, boards, committees and commissions of the City, requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and municipal elections * includes Legal Services which provides legislative support to Council  Communications Division: public relations, media relations, promotion and marketing, website management  Information Services: computer systems implementation and support  INTEGRATED SERVICES  Recreation and Culture Division: develops and promotes tourism (sites, events, festivals and sports) * produces the Community Wellness Guide * handles registrations for recreational programs, rental permits for meeting rooms, parks, pools and arenas, and volunteer involvement * together with the Welland Recreational Canal Corporation, develops the recreational waterway for the benefit of the community   Planning Division: reviews Applications submitted under the Planning Act including Agreements and By-laws * mapping and property matters, Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivision and Condominium Approvals, Condominium Conversion Approvals, Site Plan Approvals, Minor Variances, and providing customer service concerning City Planning requirements  Building Division: reviews plans and conducts inspections for Building Permits, unsafe buildings and Property Standards complaints in accordance with the Ontario Building Code Act * Licensing for plumbers * administers the Sewage Water Alleviation Program (SWAP) and the Lead and Split (Water) Service Replacement Program (LASSR) * registration of vacant buildings * permits for Buildings, Structures, Plumbing and Septic Systems  Transit Division: provides public transportation including Transit and Specialized Services (WellTrans), schedules, routes and fares, bus charters, and bus maintenance  INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES  Engineering and Public Works Divisions: maintain and provide water, watermains, water meters, sewers, drainage, roads and sidewalks including winter plowing and sand/salt applications * design and oversee design approvals, provide long range planning * monitor construction for roads, watermains, sewers, utilities, new subdivisions and industrial/commercial and institutional developments * manage all municipal facilities including local government buildings, parks, pools and arenas  Traffic and Parking Division: reviews roadways for safety and operational issues including traffic signals * review speeding, all-way stop requests, collisions, traffic and parking signage * By-law administration, City parking lot and on-street parking maintenance, street lighting, and parking enforcement * School Crossing Guard operations  By-law Enforcement: operates on a complaint basis * enforces standards for private land owners, public health and safety, and nuisance control * junk/waste on private property, property use, tall weeds/grass, business licensing, exotic animals, swimming pools, fences, fireworks, heat in rented premises, noise, signs, and city boulevard use    Provides dead animal removal for the municipality.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	All year
Eligibility	All
Languages	English ; French - available upon request
Fees	Program - For some programs
Contact Information
Address	60 East Main St Welland, ON L3B 3X4   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	East Main St and Cross St
Office Phone	905-735-1700
After Hours Phone	Emergency 905-735-9500
Fax	905-732-1919
Website	www.welland.ca
Primary Contact	Christine Mintoff, City Clerk/Communications; Phone: 905-735-1700 ext 2280; Fax: 905-732-1919; Email: clerk@welland.ca
Alternate Contact	Craig Stirtzinger, City Manager; Phone: 905-735-1700 ext 2122; Fax: 905-735-1543; Email: citymanager@welland.ca
Primary Executive	Barry Sharpe, Mayor; Phone: 905-735-1700 ext 2101; Fax: 905-735-1543
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(10) Local Government
Meetings	Regular Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tues of each month at 7:00pm
Elections	Oct 2014
Funding	Provincial ; Federal
Subjects
Subjects	Accessible transportation ; Arenas ; Birth certificates ; Building codes ; Business licences ; Commissioners of oaths ; Death certificates ; Dog licences ; Lottery licences ; Marriage certificates ; Marriage licences ; Municipal by-laws ; Municipal government ; Property standards ; Property tax ; Public transportation ; Public utilities ; Recreation ; Road maintenance ; Swimming pools ; Tourism ; Water
Broader Terms	Business start ups ; Certificates ; Government ; Law ; Legal representatives ; Licences ; Official documents ; Public utilities ; Recreation ; Recreational facilities ; Road services ; Sports facilities ; Taxation ; Transportation ; Transportation services