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Stephen Blais (Ward 19) - Disclosure of office expenses 2020

January 2020

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
January
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 451 451
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 250 250
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,470 1,470
External Services Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 0 0
Staff Costs 16,907 16,907
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 19,078 19,078
Total Budget   46,736
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
January
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 451
Community event: “Navan Winter Fest” – swim passes to hand out – Navan Fair Grounds – Feb. 16, 2020 250
Community event: Transportation for grade 5 students from École élémentaire catholique Notre-Place who sang the National Anthem at the City Council Meeting – City Hall – Jan. 29, 2020 188
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall office 13
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 250
Sponsorship: Girl Guides of Canada – “Orleans-Cumberland Girl Guides Trip” – stale dated cheque not cashed and not reissued – Aug. 4-10, 2019 (250)
Sponsorship: Navan Lions 500
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
January
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

February 2020

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
February
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 12 463
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 71 321
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 558 2,028
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 1,036 1,036
Staff Costs 13,805 30,712
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 15,482 34,560
Total Budget   46,736
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
February
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 12
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall Office 12
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 71
Donation: Carlsbad Community Association – “Winter Carnival” – gift basket – Carlsbad Springs Optimist Club – Jan. 24-26, 2020 71
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
February
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

March 2020

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
March
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 113 576
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 271 592
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,075 3,103
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 116 1,152
Staff Costs 21,972 52,684
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 23,547 58,107
Total Budget   46,736
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
March
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 113
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall Office 13
Special event: “Annual Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Dinner” – C. Tardieu and P. Archambault – Ottawa Convention Centre – Mar. 7, 2020 100
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 271
Sponsorship: Greater Avalon Community Association – Orleans Emergency Preparedness Conference – Béatrice-Desloges Secondary Catholic School – Feb. 25, 2020 200
Donation: “Annual Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Dinner” – gift basket – Ottawa Convention Centre – Mar. 7, 2020 71
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
March
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

Stephen Blais (Ward 19) - Disclosure of office expenses 2019

January 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
January
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 0
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 233 233
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 631 631
Staff Costs 14,973 14,973
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 15,837 15,837
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
January
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
January
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

February 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
February
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 150 150
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 871 871
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 775 1,008
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 104 104
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 90 721
Staff Costs 12,545 27,518
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 14,535 30,372
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
February
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 150
Special event: “Global Community Alliance Annual Gala” – S. Blais and M. Blais – Marriott Hotel – Feb. 28, 2019 150
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 871
Sponsorship: Cumberland Minor Hockey Association – 2019 season 300
Sponsorship: The Ottawa Mission – “9th Annual Councillor’s Feed the Hungry” – Feb. 8, 2019 71
Sponsorship: Easter Ottawa Recreation Group – “Ski Heritage East” – trail sponsorship 500
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
February
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

March 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
March
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 113 263
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 750 1,621
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 775 1,783
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 102 206
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 151 871
Staff Costs 11,508 39,026
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 13,399 43,770
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
March
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 113
Hospitality: Water for City Hall office 12
Special event: Ducks Unlimited Canada – “Fundraising Dinner” – S. Blais and M. Blais – Greyhawk Golf Club – Mar. 30, 2019 100
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 750
Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – “The 2019 Bradley Cup” – Mar. 30, 2019 500
Sponsorship: Girl Guides of Canada – “Orleans-Cumberland Girl Guides Trip” – Aug. 4-10, 2019 250
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
March
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

April 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
April
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 550 812
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 402 2,023
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 2,168 3,951
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 206 412
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 703 1,574
Staff Costs 13,286 52,312
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 17,314 61,084
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
April
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 550
Community event: “Solider on Fundraising Event” – P. MacDonald, M.E. MacDonald, N. Bretzer, S. Bretzer, B. Sumdam, S. Znack, F. Stacey and N. Dupuis – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632 – Feb. 15, 2019 200
Community event: “9th Annual Ladies Tea” – hall rental – Maple Hall – Sept. 7, 2019 350
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 402
Sponsorship: École St. Guillaume – “National Mural Project” – Mar. 21, 2019 323
Donation: “Ducks Unlimited Fundraising Dinner” – gift basket – Mar. 30, 2019 79
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
April
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

May 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
May
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 412 1,224
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 100 2,123
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,466 5,418
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 412
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 86 1,661
Staff Costs 16,767 69,079
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 18,831 79,917
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
May
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 412
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall office 12
Special event: Association Champlain Fondateur – “Gala de la Francophone” – S. Blais and M. Blais – Centre de Conférences – Mar. 30, 2019 190
Special event: Beacon Hill Optimist Club – “Fundraiser Dinner” – S. Blais and M. Blais – College Samuel Genest – May 25, 2019 210
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 100
Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – “4th Annual Golf Tournament” – June 7, 2019 100
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Department Month Actuals Year to date
May
FCM Annual Conference – Quebec City, QC – May 30 to June 3, 2019 Train, taxis, hotel, registration and per diem covered by the City Clerk and Solicitor 2,624 2,900

June 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
June
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 548 1,772
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 453 2,576
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 2,009 7,426
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 104 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 0 1,661
Staff Costs 13,626 82,705
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 16,739 96,655
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
June
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 548
Hospitality: Water for City Hall office 48
Special event: “14th Annual St. Peter Alumni Golf Tournament” in support of the Alumni Scholarship Fund – P. Roy, R. Farrell, B. Hastings and P. Robins – Hammond Golf & Country Club – June 15, 2019 500
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 453
Sponsorship: Orleans Women’s Horseshoe League – “2019 Awards Gala” – Sept. 6, 2019 150
Sponsorship: Paroisse Sainte-Marie – “Golf Tournament” – June 2, 2019 100
Donation: Ottawa Food Bank – purchase of BBQ tickets for the Mayor’s Food Aid and Rural Expo – June 7, 2019 135
Donation: “Mayor’s Food Aid and Rural Expo” – gift basket – June 7, 2019 68
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
June
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

July 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
July
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 182 1,954
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 150 2,726
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 2,673 10,099
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 119 1,780
Staff Costs 11,593 954,298
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 14,717 111,372
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
July
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 182
Hospitality: Staff farewell lunch at Occo Kitchen with S. Blais, S. Brown, J. Faris, R. Cooke and J. Coulas – July 3, 2019 182
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 150
Sponsorship: Orleans Youth Council – “Movie Night” to raise awareness on different health topics – July 12, 2019 150
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
July
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

August 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
August
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 69 2,023
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 0 2,726
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,057 11,156
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 2,653 4,433
Staff Costs 10,023 104,321
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 13,802 125,174
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
August
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 69
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall office 69
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
August
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

September 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
September
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 269 2,293
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 821 3,547
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 487 11,644
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 335 4,768
Staff Costs 8,673 112,993
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 10,586 135,760
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
September
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 269
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall office 12
Community event: “9th Annual Ladies Tea” – rental supplies – Maple Hall – Oct. 19, 2019 257
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 821
Sponsorship: Wolverine’s Major Bantam Boys Basketball Team 250
Sponsorship: Orleans Little League Baseball – “2019 Little League Ontario Minor Provincial Championship” – July 27 to Aug. 2, 2019 500
Donation: Ottawa Plowmen’s Association – “2019 Plowing Match” – gift basket – Aug. 23-24, 2019 71
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
September
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

October 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
October
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,091 3,383
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 411 3,958
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,980 13,623
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 184 4,952
Staff Costs 10,119 123,112
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 13,784 149,544
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
October
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,091
Hospitality: Dinner meeting at Gabriel’s Pizza with S. Blais, J. Faris and A. Bellefeuille to discuss community relations – May 1, 2019 27
Community event: “Community BBQ” – entertainment – Henri-Rocque Park – Aug. 25, 2019 585
Community event: “9th Annual Ladies Tea” – food supplies and raffle prizes – Maple Hall – Oct. 19, 2019 478
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 411
Sponsorship: Ottawa TFC Elite Academy Girls – “2019 Toyota National Championships” – Oct. 9-14, 2019 300
Sponsorship: Grandmothers Advocacy Network – “UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls Orange Campaign” – Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 2019 50
Donation: Jeanne Sauvé Public School Parent Council – “Girls After School Dance Program Fundraiser” – gift basket – Oct. 4, 2019 61
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
October
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

November 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
November
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,832 5,215
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 50 4,008
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,465 15,088
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 515
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 3,829 8,781
Staff Costs 14,447 137,559
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 21,623 171,167
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
November
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,832
Hospitality: Goodbye lunch for departing staff member at Occo Kitchen with S. Blais, S. Brown, J. Faris and R. Cooke – Nov. 1, 2019 164
Community event: “Councillor Stephen Blais’ 9th Annual Ladies Tea” – rental equipment, refreshments, raffle prizes and supplies – Cumberland Lions Club – Oct. 19, 2019 1,068
Community event: Trick or Treat or Swim passes to hand out 600
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 50
Donation: “Children at Risk Celebrity Pumpkin Carving Contest” – gift card – Oct. 24-27, 2019 50
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
November
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

December 2019

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
December
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,340 6,556
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 2,073 6,081
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,578 16,666
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 423 938
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 2,824 11,605
Staff Costs 35,386 172,945
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 43,624 214,791
Total Budget   266,565
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
December
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 1,340
Special event: Paroisse Notre Dame Des Champs – "4e souper bénéfice" – S. Blais – Nov. 23, 2019 65
Community event: “Councillor Blais’ 9th Annual Ladies Tea” – entertainment and supplies – Maple Hall – Oct. 19, 2019 166
Community event: École élémentaire Alain-Fortin – "Graduation Party" – candy bags – May 27, 2019 31
Community event: “Running on Empties in Support of the Caring and Sharing Christmas Exchange” – costume rentals – Orleans Beer Store – Dec. 14, 2019 519
Hospitality: Staff Christmas lunch at Occo Kitchen with S. Blais, J. Faris, S. Brown, A. Bellefeuille, C. Soares and M. Johnson – Dec. 13, 2019 282
Hospitality: Lunch at Montana’s Cookhouse for J. Miller, M. Johnson, T. Lacombe and A. Bellefeuille who volunteered at the “Running on Empties in Support of the Caring and Sharing Christmas Exchange” event – Dec. 14, 2019 146
Hospitality: Lunch meeting at Gabriel’s Pizza with S. Blais and A. Bellefeuille to discuss Orleans Bengals Football Club and Billberry Park maintenance – Oct. 4, 2019 34
Hospitality: Lunch at Gabriel’s Pizza with S. Blais and A. Bellefeuille to discuss the Community Award Nominations – July 18, 2019 43
Hospitality: Lunch meeting at Occo Kitchen with S. Blais and A. Bellefeuille to discuss Orleans Bengals Football Club and Billberry Park maintenance – July 23, 2019 54
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 2,073
Donation: “Navan Lions Annual Jerry Calver Memorial Bonspiel” – gift basket – Dec. 6-7, 2019 77
Donation: “Seniors Moments Christmas Luncheon” – gift basket – Dec. 17, 2019 71
Sponsorship: Orleans Bengals Football Club 1,500
Donation: 5 copies of “Orléans en bref” to be given out in gift baskets at future community events 100
Sponsorship: Cumberland Dukes Peewee A2 Hockey Team 300
Sponsorship: The Outcare Foundation – “Outcare Golf Classic” – Aug. 15, 2019 25
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
December
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 2,900

Stephen Blais (Ward 19) - Disclosure of office expenses 2018

December 2018

Cost Elements (summarized) Month Actuals Year to date
December
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 475 5,066
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 1,142 4,835
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services   Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 4,805 23,017
External Services   Includes office assistance and consulting services 282 810
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 1,916 7,274
Staff Costs 12,236 165,683
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 20,856 206,686
Total Budget   262,045
Cost Elements (itemized) Totals
December
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 475
Hospitality: Water for the City Hall office – Sept. 18, 2018 45
Hospitality: Staff Christmas Lunch at OCCO Kitchen with S. Blais, S. Brown, J. Coulas and J. Faris – Dec. 21, 2018 233
Special event: Ottawa Board of Trade – “2018 Christmas Party: Marking the Past, Looking to the Future!” – 2 unused tickets – Oak Wood – Dec. 8, 2018 120
Hospitality: Hot chocolate and cookies for students who sang the National Anthem at the City Council meeting – Dec. 11, 2018 76
Donations, Sponsorships and Memberships 1,142
Sponsorship: Orleans Bengals Minor Football Association – Nov. 27, 2018 1,000
Donation: “Navan Lions 2018 Gerry Calver Memorial Bonspiel” – gift basket – Nov. 17, 2018 71
Donation: Cumberland Community Association – “Annual Christmas Lunch” – gift basket – Dec. 11, 2018 71
City Related Business Travel 0
Other City Related Business Travel Month Actuals Year to date
December
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0