Public Works Committee

Resolved that Report DPW12-10 dated February 15, 2012 regarding the 2012 Public Works Department Budget be received and that the recommended Budgets contained therein be approved, and that a 4.8% Page 2 of 4 Public Works Committee March 21, 2012 increase in the Town’s Water Rates; a 8.0% increase in the Equipment Self Rental Rate; a 3.0% increase in Cemetery Rates and Charges, and a 3.9% increase in the Sanitary Maintenance Levy Rate, all be approved, and that the Capital Forecast Budgets presented herein be approved in principle, and further, that the following Public Works Budgets hereby be approved and forwarded to the Consolidated Budget Meeting for consideration in the 2012 overall Town Budget. 1. The Transportation Services Capital Budget in the total expenditure of $4,782,000 with a Net Expenditure of $933,000; 2. The Transportation Services Current Budget in the total expenditure of $2,544,645 with a Net Expenditure of $2,402,045; 3. The Liquid Waste Capital Budget in the total expenditure of $3,072,000 with a Net Expenditure of $0; 4. The Liquid Waste Current Budget in the total expenditure of $4,814,100 with a Net Expenditure of $0; 5. The Water Works Capital Budget in the total expenditure of $1,653,000 with a Net Expenditure of $0; 6. The Water Works Current Budget in the total expenditure of $5,181,210 with a Net Expenditure of $0; 7. The Queen’s Lawn and Grimsby Mountain Cemeteries Capital Budget in the combined total expenditure of $41,500 with a Net Expenditur

Resolved that Report DPW12-11 dated March 6, 2012 regarding the Low Tender Award of Contract PWC12-06-440028 Lake Street, Park Road North, Robinson Street South, Marsdale Avenue, Kennedy Road, Nassau Drive and Livingston Avenue at George Street Watermain Replacement be received and that the Director be authorized to award the contract to A. VanEgmond Construction (2005) Ltd. in the total tender amount of $1,038,533.00 (excluding tax) and further, that the Director of Public Works be authorized to include Blossom Lane watermain replacement at an additional $45,000 and that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

Resolved that the GDIA meeting minutes of February 16, 2012 be received for information and filed.

Resolved that the proposed 'Share the Road' stickers be approved for Town vehicles as provided without cost as part of the Regional Bicycle Committee and CAA Share the Road Program.