REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: January 30, 2017 Report No. CSS-17-003
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Blair McDonald, Director, Community Safety Services
SUBJECT:
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Early Budget Approval - Re: Demolition of 1106 Lockley Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council grant early budget approval in the amount of $42,400 for the demolition of the buildings located at 1106 Lockley Road.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Purchasing and Disposal Bylaw, 2014, No. 2845
Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26, sections 17, 72 through 80 and 258
Maintenance of Property and Nuisance Regulation Bylaw, 2014, No. 2826
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Healthy and Liveable Community
BACKGROUND:
On July 11th, 2016, Council passed a Resolution relating to the property located at 1106 Lockley Road ordering the property owner to demolish the house. On August 15th, 2016 Council held a Reconsideration Hearing wherein some minor modifications were made to the Resolution. (See adopted resolution - attachment #1)
The property owner had 30 days to complete the work as ordered by the Council Resolution. As no action was taken on the property by the owner, staff undertook to complete the conditions of the Resolution. At this point, the only action still needing to be completed is the actual demolition of the house itself.
A qualifying bid to demolish the house has been received. The total cost for demolition and removal of the house as well as all associated work (tree removal, hazardous material remediation) is $42,400.00. In order to have the work completed prior to the 2017 budget being finalized, early approval is required from Council. In this case, costs for the demolition, removal and abatement will be charged back to the property owner; however, it make take some time to recoup those funds. Invoicing from the demolition company will need to be paid in a timely manner after the demolition takes place.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
Council has already ordered the demolition of the house located at 1106 Lockley Road. Considerable work has taken place to get the property to the stage where it can be demolished. The costs of demolishing the property while likely to be recovered from the property owner, still require funds available to pay for the demolition in a timely manner. As the property is now ready for demolition and all estimates for demolition are in, staff would like to move on the demolition. Speedy removal of the buildings on the land will also allow the property owner to put the land up for sale in time for the spring/summer. Removing the building from the land expeditiously will demonstrate a commitment to following through with enforcing the bylaw.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no significant organizational implications.
3. Financial Implications
All costs associated to the demolition of the buildings on the property will be charged back to the owner. However, if the invoice is not paid by the property owners, the amount will be added to the tax bill. Should this be the method of collection, it could take a considerable amount of time for the funds to be recouped.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
An environmental assessment was conducted on the property and all hazardous materials have been identified. The environmental report was provided to all contractors bidding on the demolition. All hazardous materials will be properly dealt with during the demolition.
5. Communication & Engagement
Communication has been ongoing with the property owner. They are well aware of the work being undertaken by the Township and the timelines involved.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council grant early budget approval in the amount of $42,400 for the demolition of the buildings located at 1106 Lockley Road.
2. That Council not grant early budget approval for the demolition of the buildings located at 1106 Lockley Road.