REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: September 3rd, 2015 Report No. CSS-15-016
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Blair McDonald, Director of Community Safety Services
SUBJECT:
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632 Grenville - $2500 Surety Deposit
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council receive Staff Report CSS-15-016 for information;
And further that Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Building Code Bylaw, 2002, No. 2538 to allow the Senior Plumbing and Building Inspector, or their designate, the latitude to waive the requirement under Appendix A, Section 9 - Damage - Surety Deposit, when it is apparent, due to the nature of the work being performed, that it is unlikely that damage to municipal works will occur.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Building Code Bylaw, 2002, No. 2538, as amended.
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This matter does not relate directly to Council's Strategic Goals or Priorities.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Stephane Vaudandaine applied for a building permit to construct a secondary suite in his residence. In accordance with Building Code Bylaw, 2002, No. 2538, Appendix A, Section 9 - Damage - Surety Deposit, there is a requirement for staff to collect a $2500.00 surety deposit on all building or demolition permits. The surety is applied to the repair/replacement of any municipal works that may be damaged as a result of the construction associated to the building permit. Upon final inspection of the work and the issuance of an occupancy permit (if any), if there has been no damage to any municipal works, the $2500.00 surety is returned. If there have been any damage to municipal works as a result of the actions of the permit holder or anyone conducting construction on their behalf, the repairs are conducted and the costs deducted from the surety. Remaining funds, if any, are returned to the permittee.
On August 17th, 2015, Mr. Vaudandaine appeared before Council expressing concern relating to the surety deposi...
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