Public Works Committee

Resolution to accept the delegation to reduce speed limits to 50 kph on Mountain Road between Mud Street and Elm Street and also suggest double lines (no passing) and also consideration for flashing signs and consideration for a four-way stop at Kemp Road and Mountain Road.

Resolved that Report DPW19-14 dated April 2, 2019 regarding the ‘Grimsby Water Distribution System Financial Plan Update’ be received and that this report and the following recommendations be approved: • Council endorse the Grimsby Water Distribution System Water Financial Plan No. 065-301 report prepared by DFA Infrastructure International Inc. in March 2019; and • The Public Works Director be authorized to submit the report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Resolved that Report DPW19-15 dated April 3, 2019 regarding the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – 2019 Intake Page 3 of 7 Public Works Committee April 10, 2019 Application be received and that the Central Avenue, Park Road and Marlow Avenue joint road reconstruction project ($2,920,000) be approved for the Town’s 2019 Grant Application in the amount of $1,680,000 with the Town providing $620,000 from the Development Charges Reserve and approximately $620,000 from the 2020 Capital Budget.

Resolved that Report DPW19-16, dated April 4, 2019 regarding the ‘Award of Maintenance Contract PWC19-03-411242-34200 - Annual Sanitary Sewer Flushing & CCTV Inspection’ be received and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to award the contract to Dambro Environmental Inc. in the total tendered amount of $84,756.20, excluding HST, and further, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

Resolved that Report DPW19-17 dated April 5, 2019 regarding ‘Approval for Upgrades to Units #206 and #222 – 2009 TRACKLESS MT-6 Sidewalk Machines’ be received and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to retain Work Equipment Ltd. to complete upgrades at the total amount of $224,000 (excluding HST); and, Further that the Director of Public Works be authorized to retain Work Equipment Ltd. to purchase three (3) ribbon auger snow blower attachments, one 60 (sixty) inch sweeper attachment and one water tank pump kit attachment $59,515 (excluding HST); and, Further that, the Director of Public Works be authorized to advance the replacement of unit #223 – 2010 TRACKLESS MT-6 Sidewalk Page 4 of 7 Public Works Committee April 10, 2019 Machine to enter into discussions with retaining Work Equipment Ltd. to complete the same upgrades to unit #223 at the total amount of $112,000 (excluding HST) for a total cost of $395,515 (excluding HST).

Resolved that Report DPW19-18 dated April 4, 2019 regarding the “2019 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan Endorsement” be received and that: • Council endorse the current revision of the Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan, dated April 2019; • The Mayor be authorized to sign the current revision of the Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan; and • Council re-endorse the existing Drinking Water QMS Policy statement.

Resolved that Report DPW19-19 dated April 9, 2019, regarding Award of Contract PWC19-01-2-390469, Purchase of Two (2) New 2019 Combination Dump Body/Spreader Single Axle Trucks Complete with Reversible Plow and Wing be received; and further, that the bid from Archer Truck Services Ltd., in the amount of $476,883.48 (HST and miscellaneous taxes excluded) be accepted.

Resolved that the correspondence from Ragnar Events, Permit Coordinator, Katie Seely, dated November 19, 2018 to request permission to use Town roads for their event scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2019 be approved; subject to all required documents being received prior to the race event.

Resolved that the correspondence received from Trisport Events Inc., Race Director, Dave Mucyk, dated March 12, 2019, requesting permission to use Town roads for their event scheduled Sunday, July 28, 2019 be approved; subject to all required documents being received prior to the event.

Resolved that as a result of the significant and dangerous increase in truck traffic on Mountain Street (RR#12), the Town of Grimsby is strongly requesting that the Region of Niagara accelerate the Bartlett Escarpment Truck Route Environmental Assessment (EA). There must be a permanent solution in place to eliminate trucks travelling through downtown Grimsby and reducing the amount of truck traffic utilizing Mountain Street (RR#12). The truck traffic along this route has become hazardous and, therefore, action must be taken to complete the process of the Bartlett Escarpment Truck Route EA. Page 6 of 7 Public Works Committee April 10, 2019 In order to help with the truck issue on Mountain Street, the Town will be amending our current Site Alteration By-law in an attempt to reduce soil dumping volumes within our municipality.

Resolved that residential water hauler trucks be temporarily exempted from the By-Law 16-22 with respect to the restriction in place on Park Road from Ridge Road East to Main Street East (Regional Road 81) and that water hauler truck be permitted to use this road from April 15, 2019 to May 24, 2019 during the temporary closure of Mountain Street between Main Street West and Ridge Road West.