REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: October 28, 2015 Report No. P&R-15-008
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Scott Hartman, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
SUBJECT:
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Sports Centre Glass Washer Replacement
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council re-assigns $11,000 plus taxes in the 2015 Capital Project Reserve Budget for the replacement of a commercial glass washer for the Sports Centre.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
The Township’s Financial Policies and Objectives document.
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
There is no impact to Council’s strategic priorities associated with this decision.
BACKGROUND:
The current commercial glass washer in the curling lounge of the Sports Centre is approximately thirty years old and has broken. Staff has consulted with repair technicians and determined that the current unit has exceeded its lifespan and is not easily repairable due to the lack of available parts. This equipment is a regulatory requirement for the operation of the bar at the Sports Centre.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The commercial glass washer in the curling lounge at the Sports Centre requires replacement. This piece of equipment is a regulatory requirement for current operations.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no organizational implications with this decision.
3. Financial Implications
Council approved $29,775 in the 2015 Capital Budget for the installation of an overhead accessibility lift for the main pool and hot tub. Earlier this year staff consulted with suppliers and engineers about the feasibility of this preferred option. Due to the complexities of the structural engineering required for this project, the scope and project timelines have changed. As a result, this project will be re-evaluated and a revised proposal will be brought forward for consideration in the 2016 Capital Budget. As a result $29,775 will remain in the Capital Project Reserve Fund.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
There is no identified sustainability or environmental implications with this decision.
5. Communication & Engagement
There are no communication or engagement strategies planned for this project.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) That Council re-assigns $11,000 plus taxes in the 2015 Capital Project Reserve Budget for the replacement of a commercial glass washer for the Sports Centre.
2) That Council approve $11,000 plus taxes from other funding sources for the replacement of a commercial glass washer for the Sports Centre.
3) That Council not approve the replacement of the glass washer.