REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: June 30, 2020 Report No. EPW-20-018
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Jeff Miller, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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937 Mesher Place - Boulevard Alteration Permit No. 00044, Funding Source Options
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council not approve expenditure of funds for BAP00044 and all associated costs be at the expense of the applicant/ property owner.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw, 2015, No. 2860
Council Policy No. E&PW-02 - Guide to Boulevard Modifications
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Excellence to Public Service - Engage, respect and respond to needs of our community
BACKGROUND:
On June 23, 2020, Staff Report No. EPW-20-014 was presented to Council for review and direction. This report addressed a request for issuance of a boulevard alteration permit for stairway/railings that would cross a municipal boulevard and how the costs of this structure would be allocated. Council approved Boulevard Alteration Permit (BAP) No. 00044; however, requested further information on potential funding sources for this work.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The staff recommendation in Staff Report No. EPW-20-014 was that Council approve BAP No. 00044 and the cost of the stairway replacement and any additional modifications be at the expense of the property owner of 937 Mesher Place. This remains staff's recommendation.
The owner of 937 Mesher Place has advised that the cost of the replacement stairway should be at the Township's expense and this cost could be allocated from Township contingency funds. Potential options for funding will be detailed in the Finance Section.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no organizational implications if the recommendation is undertaken.
3. Financial Implications
The cost estimate for the proposed stairways and additional modification is detailed below:
Option No. 1:
* Cost of the stairway to meet the...
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