Public Works Committee

Resolved that Report DPW19-20 dated April 29, 2019 regarding the Town Hall Cogen Facility - Future Use be received and that the Town Hall Cogen Facility be shut down and that offers to purchase parts be entertained by the Director.

Resolved that Report DPW19-21 dated May 8, 2019 regarding the Town of Grimsby – Development Charges Background Study – 2019 Update be received and that Watson and Associates’ (Economists Ltd.) proposal to carry out the study in the amount of $39,600 plus disbursements and HST be approved with 100% of the funding for this study from the Town’s Development Charges Reserve, and further that after consideration that the Town continue to utilize the Town-wide Development Charges approach for this new study.

Resolved that Report DPW19-22 dated May 6, 2019 regarding ‘Cherrywood Avenue – Proposed Dedication of Town Lands being Part 4, Plan 30R-10867 as Public Highway’ and further, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the By-law and any required registration, and further that the By-law be registered in Land Titles.

Resolved that Report DPW19-23 dated May 10, 2019 regarding ‘Approval for Purchase of a Bandit 2550 Stump Grinder’ be received and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to purchase a used stump grinder in the amount of $50,000 (inclusive of all taxes and fees).

Resolved that Report DPW19-24 dated May 10, 2019 regarding ‘Approval for Changes to Winter Operations Material Application’ be received and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to alter the winter operations procedures to remove sand from the anti- icing of Town of Grimsby roads and proceed with the use and application of 100 percent treated salt; and, further that the Director of Public Works be authorized to allow for the Town’s material allotment in the Region of Niagara’s procurement of winter materials of 1,400 tonnes of treated salt; and, further that Council authorize the Director of Public Works to amend the Town’s Roads Quality Management System (RQMS) document to reflect the changes in procedures reflecting the approved changes in the material application to winter operating procedures.

Resolved that Report DPW19-25 dated May 10, 2019 regarding the ‘Award of Contract PWC19-02-320002 and PWC19-02-320003 2019 Roads Resurfacing Program’ be received and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to award the contract to the low bidder, Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited in the total tendered amount of $293,230.00, excluding HST, and further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

Resolved that the Public Works Committee recommends Report DPW19-26 dated May 10, 2019, regarding the ‘2018 Annual RQMS Page 4 of 4 Public Works Committee May 15, 2019 Infrastructure Review Report’ be received by Town of Grimsby Council for review and information.