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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 11, 2010 · 4 Going green is expensive By Kim Arnott SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER SLEEP FACTORY $ PERFECT REST SET $379 269 SINGLE MATTRESS 10 Year Warranty Double Mattress 319 Set 439 Queen Mattress 349 Set 499 King Mattress 499 Set 749 $ Twin Mattresses . . . . . . from Double Mattresses . from SPYDER BED Black Iron $ 149 Queen Mattresses . . from King Mattresses . . . from Memory Foam . . . . . . . . from 79 $ 109 $ 139 $ 329 $ 39 $ Going green may not actually save much green. Just over a year after Oakville adopted a Sustainable Green Fleet Procedure, an analysis by Town staff has found that hybrid vehicles are more expensive overall than traditional ones. After comparing the purchase price, fuel consumption and maintenance costs, the analysis found vehicle operating costs of hybrids are "indeed reduced, but so far it does not achieve full payback for the upfront capital cost of a hybrid vehicle, which is more expensive than the cost of a nonhybrid vehicle." The report, presented to the Community Services Committee on Tuesday night, goes on to suggest that lack of choice in available hybrid vehicles and the purchase of extended warranties are contributing to the additional hybrid cost. It also notes the two hybrid pickup trucks owned by the Town have been piloted in job positions with low kilometre usage and suggests that another hybrid truck be piloted in a job duty requiring high usage for further analysis. The Town currently owns 12 hybrid vehicles. Six cars are used by the Town's forestry and parking departments, while four SUVs are used by the transit and fire departments. The two pickup trucks are used by the forestry and the roads and works departments. Once the Town's new transit facility is completed, staff is suggesting a phase-in of hybrid buses. The report presented on Tuesday night noted that hybrid buses have many benefits, including reduced fuel consumption, decreased noise and less wear and tear. In addition to the purchase of hybrid vehicles, the Sustainable Green Fleet Procedure has seen the Town investigate new technology for some other pieces of equipment it uses. The purchase of two waterless and dustless street sweepers has been seen to be successful, while this summer will see the installation of catalytic convertors on four Town-owned riding mowers, in an attempt to reduce harmful emissions. Other green initiatives include the use of biodiesel fuels for summer off-road equipment, improved schedules for vehicle and equipment maintenance, a transit driver training program, and a ban on the use of drive-thrus by Town vehicles. SLEEP FACTORY COMFORT SLEEP Double 209 Set Queen 289 Set King 419 Set 319 399 599 10 Year Warranty Single Mattress Town eyes new arts policy A proposed new arts policy under consideration would see the Town of Oakville develop a formal process for investing in public art to beautify the community. However, even if approved, public art will have to battle it out with sidewalks, ice arenas and tax rates when it comes to budget time next year. The policy, which addresses how the Town deals with both its corporate art collection and public art, was approved at the Town's Administrative Services Committee meeting on Tuesday night. It still requires final approval at a meeting of the full Town Council next Monday night. Under the plan, public art would be paid for from a Public Art Reserve fund established by the Town. A staff report notes that donations to the fund would be accepted from the public, while the Town "shall encourage private developers to donate a percentage of project costs to public art." A Public Art Working Group would be established to oversee the program and provide recommendations on potential public art sites and artists. However, Town staff has not suggested a dollar figure necessary for funding the program. Instead, the issue of funding has been referred to the 2011 budget process. Town staff suggests public art is important to the community for environmental, economic, social and cultural reasons. $ 179 SLEEP FACTORY Set 269 PHYLLO SOFA Faux Leather $ 289 Bed Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . from Wood Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . .from Daybeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 49 CUSHION TOP Double 239 Set Queen 259 Set King 389 Set 369 419 639 10 Year Warranty MATES BED Deep Drawers $ 299 Futons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 99 $ 149 $ 129 $ $ Single Mattress $ 199 SLEEP FACTORY Set 299 Futon Mattresses . . . . from $ Iron Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . from 89 SHILOH BED Iron/Wood $ 249 Sofa Beds. . . . . . . . . . . . from Bunk Beds . . . . . . . . . . from 149 $ 279 $ 269 ELITE CONTOUR Double 379 Set Queen 449 Set King 599 Set 499 599 849 15 Year Warranty Single Mattress $ 329 SLEEP FACTORY Set 439 GRAND OPENING & MAYOR RIBBON CUTTING SATURDAY JUNE 12/10 - 9AM-12PM, RIBBO J. Richard Werkman ­ CHIROPO · Ribbon cutting by Mayor Burton @ 10:00am · Orthotic questions answered by Elite Orthotic Lab (PFOLA Accredited) · Tours of our Eco-Friendly office · Refreshments · Door Prizes · Gift Bags RECEIV · routin · diabe · heel / · nail s · sport n nails VANESSA DAYBED Black or White 159 $ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED *on selected floor models Exceptional footcare for all ages DELUXE EURO TOP Double 399 Set Queen 469 Set King 659 Set 619 699 1059 15 Year Warranty Single Mattress $ 349 Set 559 MIL TON WOODBRIDGE 238 Main Unit#13 6221 Hwy. 7,St. E. 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