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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-07a l ivy' ile-L ' • To 19r- DiSC.c.t55L n rte- IvQU 2-1i177 November 7, 1977 „ A wy,14'4/, .''e °', Mr. Robert Dykstra Chairman, Courtice Area Task Force Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario [11 DA Group 40 University Ave. 6th floor Toronto, Ontario M5J 111 (416) 862-0450 Dear Mr. Dykstra: Durham Policy on Ground Water Interference As a follow-up to the Task Force meeting of November 3, 1977 enclosed please find copies of the latest information available concerning the Durham Region Policy on Ground Water Interference resulting from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works projects. While the documentation is thorough and speaks for itself, I would summarize the points discussed as follows: Policy Recommendations The Works Department has recommended a revised policy to the Works Department. This policy if enacted would go a long way to meeting concerns of those individuals whose wells might be impacted upon by Regional Works projects. In short, the policy recommendation as applied to the Courtice situation would call for the Region either restoring the water supply at no cost to the affected party'or extending piped services to the affected party at a cost of $200 for connection. In addition, if services were extended to the property no frontage charges would be assessed. Policy Status The above policy was approved by the Regional Works Department on August 13, 1977, and has been referred to the Regional Solicitor for comments. Definition of Water Serviced Area A water serviced area is defined as one in which a water main exists suitable for servicing adjacent property while a. non -water serviced area is defined as an area where the water main has not been constructed or where only a trunk or feeder main not intended for service connections exists. Yours truly IBI GROUP Philip J. Levine Associate PJL/cs IBI is a group of companies practicing professional consulting and is affiliated with Beinhaker/Irwin Associates Architects, Engineers and Planners. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT W.A.TWELVETREES, P.Eng. / Commissioner of Warks 105 CONSUMERS DRIVE, P.O. BOX 623, WHITBY, ONTARIO L1N 1C4 TELEPHONE: 1416) 668-7721 November 1, 1977 I B I Group 40 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario Attention: Mr. Phil Levine Dear Sir: Re: Regional Municipality of Durham Policy on Ground Water Interference Resulting from Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works projects NOV 4 1477 As requested, I am enclosing herewith a copy of Commissioner's Report No. '205-77, dated August 30, 1977 pertaining to the above noted policy and an excerpt of the minutes of the meeting of. August 30, 1977, showing amendments to the policy that were passed previous to the.policy being referred to the Regional Solicitor. Please note that no further action has occurred on this matter and therefore the recommendations included in the report and in the amendments are not Regional Policy. Yours very•.truly, RWP/rd R. W. Price, P. Eng. Construction Manager Encl. Regional Municipality of �_rham Works Department Commissioner's Report to Works Committee Item } 205-77 (Previously 294-75) Date August 30, 1977 Subject Report on Correspondence WC -105-77 :and WC -91-77. Policy on Ground Water Interference Resulting From Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works projects. Recommendation THAT the Policy on Ground Water Interference Resulting from Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works Projects adopted by Regional Council on October 29, 1975, be rescinded. AND THAT the following policy be adopted in cases where ground water interference has resulted from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works projects: a) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of short term duration (i.e., during the course of dewatering and excavation and within one month of the completion of dewatering) the Region will make available to the affected party a temporary supply of water at no cost to the affected party. b) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area, the affected party will be required to connect to the water supply system at his cost in accordance with the standard fee charged for such connections. c) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of long term or permanent.duration and where the interference takes place outside a water serviced area, the Region will take whatever action is deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Works to restore the water supply at no cost to the affected party with the exception that should the Commissioner of Works deem it necessary to 'extend an existing main to service the affected party, the cost of connection to the main will be borne by the affected party. NOTE: A water serviced area is an area where a water main exists suitable for servicing adjacent property. An'area is not a water serviced area where the water main has not been constructed or where only a trunk or feeder main, not intended for service connections, exists. 6� Item Date Page 205-77 (Pref .usly 294-75) August 30, 1977 2 • Report On July 19, 1977, Works Committee considered Commissioner's Report 205-77, Policy on Groundwater Interference Resulting From Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works Projects, (Attachment #1) and passed the following resolution: THAT Report 205-77 be referred back to staff for further report. This matter has also been considered by the Task Force on the Courtice Housing Project because of proposed development in the Courtice Area that could adversely affect some of the existing shallow wells. The Task Force is composed of representatives of the Towi of Newcastle Council and the. Courtice and Area Citizens Association and was established to review the impact that development in the Courtice Area could have on existing•residez The report of the Task Force recommending a Regional Policy re Groundwater Interference was adopted by Newcastle Council on July 29, 1977 (WC --10577). The Works Department has reviewed concerns expressed by members of the Works Committee pertaining to the policy proposed on July 19, 1977, and has reviewed the recommendations made by the Task Force. The proposed policy set out in the recommendation in this report is a result of the review. Some of the recommendations made by the Task Force have not been incorporated for reasons given later in this report. The financial implications to the private property owner and to the Region under the policy proposed in this report are as follows: a) interference of short term duration - Region bears the total cost of making available a temporary supply of water until the water supply in the well returns to normal. The Region has recently purchased six 500 gallon tanks to be used for the temporary supply of water as required. b) interference of permanent duration in a water serviced area - Region pays the cost of providing a temporary supply of water until the property owner connects to the main.. The property owner pays the connection charge ($400.00 at present to cover the cost of connecting to the main and installing a service connection from the main to the street line) and the cost from street line to residence on private property. The Region (i.e. the water user) has already paid the cost of installing the service main on the street. - c) interference of permanent duration outside a water serviced area - Region either (i) pays the cost of restoring the water supply by either deepening the existing well or by constructing a new well (including any necessary pump and service line alterations) or (ii) if it is more beneficial for the Region to extend a main to service the owner experiencing the interference, the Region would pay the cost of extending the main, the property owner would pay the cost of connecting to the main and the cost of any work necessary on private property. No frontage charges would be assessed in this situation. The Regional Frontage Charge of $1.00 per foot of frontage for 20 years or the lump sum payment of $8.64 per foot would therefore not be assessed. Typical costs based on several different frontages are as follows: .../3 6 Item 205-77 (Pres msly 294-75) Date August 30, 1977 Page 3 Report (coned.) CONNECTION CHARGE COST OF MAIN (MAIN TO STREET LINE) PRIVATE PROPERTY C FRONTAGE PAID BY REGION PAID BY OWNER PAID BY OWNER 50 ft. $ 864.00 $400.00 Varies 100 ft. $1,728.00 $400.00 Varies 150 ft. $2,592.00 $400.00 Varies NOTE: 1. The cost of a 6" diameter main is approximately double the frontage charge set out in the previous paragraph. 2. The private property cost varies depending on the distance from the street line to the house, the location the water service enters the house and on any internal plumbing alterations the owner may wish to make. Typical cost would be in the $500 - $800 range. The philosophy of such a cost sharing proposal is that the Region will pay for the main extension because its work has caused the interference and the main extension can be used to service other properties. It is felt that the owner should pay for the portion of the service (from the -main to his house) as this portion benefits only his property and, in fact, increases the value of his property. It is felt that the remaining water users of the Region should not have to pay the cost for such property improvement that benefits only the individual property owner. Comments on Task Force Recommendations From a comparison of the policy recommended in this report and the policy recommended by the Task Force, it can be seen that some of the Task Force recommendations have not been adopted. The following are the reasons that the Works Department is not recommending their adoption: Under Task Force recommendation 1. (4th line) and (f) the Region would become responsible for the restoration of water to any party affected by projects approved by Regional Council whether Regional projects or not. As the Region enters into subdivision agreements with developers and enters into agreements with other levels of government, the Region would he taking on an additional responsibility which is • impractical under the present set up. The Region does not have the necessary resources and background data available for many projects that are not under Regional jurisdiction for exercising such a controlling function. In addition, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment exercises overall control over ground water interference problems resulting from dewatering and excavation operations under Section 37,of the Ontario Water -. Resources Act. Thus a duplicationof effort would result. It therefore would appear appropriate that the party responsible for the interference to a private water supply should be held responsible for restoring such supply and that the Ministry of the Environment should be called upon to determine the cause in areas where a dispute arises over the responsibility for the interference.. The Task Force definition of "water serviced area" and "non water serviced area" in (a) is different from the definition proposed in this report. The definition in this report conforms to the Ministry of the Environment definition and is explicit when applied to any individual problem property. Either a service main ...i4 Item Date Page LV'- 1 7 [rrev.wusly c7'.i'" 17J August ,30, 1977 4 Report 1(cont'd.) exists at that location or it does not. The Task Force definition in using the term "area where the major portion of existing dwellings are served" does not define the limits of the area to be considered and is open to different interpretations depending on.the size of the area being considered. In clause (b) the term "contamination" has been added. It is felt that the term "ground water interference" includes both the drying up of a well or any contamination of a well (in the unlikely event contamination occurred) caused by dewatering and excavation operations on the works project. It is therefore not necessary to include the term "contamination" in clause (b). It may be useful to define the term "dewatering" for purposes of clarification. The term dewatering means the physical pumping of water out.of an excavation performed by a contractor engaged on a works project, or the pumping of water from a well -point system installed by the contractor at his work site to lower the water table to permit installation of pipes. It does not refer to actual loss of water in a private well. As "the completion of dewatering" is a time that can be determined accurately it is felt desireable to refer to it in. establishing a time period for short term duration interference rather than the suggested term "the completion of the interference which is more difficult to determine exactly. In fact, when "the completion of the interference" has occurred there would be no need to provide a temporary water supply. Clause (c) of the Task Force Recommendation does not make it clear as to what costs --- are to be borne by the Region and what costs are to be.borne by the private owner. Clauses (d) and (g) when taken together would mean that if a main were extended the private owner would not pay any connection charge. For reasons as set out in paragraph 1 on Page 3 of this report, the Works Department recommends that the private owner . pay the connection charge. Clause (g) would also result in no frontage charges being assessed for intermediate properties located on a main extension should they wish to connect to the. main for any reason in the future. While no frontage, charges would be assessed until such time as they wished to connect, it is felt that if their reason for connecting is other than because of groundwater interference (e.g., their pressure system is worn out) they should have to pay frontage charges as would any other owner in any other area. Clause •(e) of the Task Force Recommendation is possibly the most far-reaching clause proposed. It would mean that all existing homes with private water supply would be permanently classified as being outside a water serviced area and as such the Region would have to pay the cost of restoring their water. supply. This would not be fair to the remaining water users in the Region, the majority of whom have already paid for their services. For the reasons given in this report, it is recommended that the proposed policy on groundwater interference ,resulting from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works projects be adopted. 63 Regional Municipality of Ir-haste Works Department Commissioner's Report to Works Committee Item 205-77 (Previously 294-75) • Date July 19, 1977 ATTACHMENT #1 Subject Policy on ground water interference resulting from dewatering and excavation operation: on Regional Works projects. Recommendation THAT the Policy►cn Ground Water Interference Resulting from Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works Projects adopted by Regional Council. on October 29, 1975, be rescinded AND THAT the following policy be adapted in cases where ground water interference has resulted from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works projects: • a) Where the interference to a well is of short terra duration (i.e., during the course of dewatering and excavation and within one month of the completion of dewatering) the Region will make available to the affected party a temporary supply of water at cost to the affected party. b) Where the interference to a well is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area, the affected party will be required to connect to the water supply system at his cost in accordance with the standard fee charged for such connections. c) inhere the interference to a well is of long tern or permanent duration and whereth interference takes place outside a water serviced area, the Region will take whatea action is deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Works to restore the water supply at no. cost to the affected party with the exception that should the Commissioner of Works deem it necessaryto extend an existing Hain to service the affected party, the cost of connection to the main will be borne by the affected party. Report The following policy on ground :rater interference resulting from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional. Soars projects was adopted by Regional Council on October 29, 1975: • 6-4' Item 205-77 Previously 294-75) Date July 19; 1977 Page 2 Report '(continued) • • a)- Where the interference to a well is of short term duration (i.e., during the course of dewatering and excavation and within one month of the completion of the dewatering) the Region will make available to the affected party a temporary supply of water at no cost to the affected party. b) THAT where the interference to a well is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area the affected party will be required, unless otherwise determined by the Works Committee, to connect to the water supply system at his cost,in accordance with the standard fee charged for sudh connections. 1. c) THAT where the interference to a well is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place outside a water serviced area the Public Works Commissioner report to the Committee. A comparison of the existing and proposed policies show the following: a) Clause a) would not be altered by the !proposed change. 8.. b) Clause b) would be altered by removal of the phrase "unless otherwise. determined by the Public Works Committee:. c) Clause c) would be altered substantially by describing inspecific terms the responsibility of the Region to restore the water supply in areas outside a water serviced area at no cost to'th'e affected party, except for connection. charges should an existing main be extended to service the affected party.. - Attached to this report is a'copy of Commissioner's Report 294-75 dated October 16, 1975, outlining the need for a policy on ground water interference, giving definition: the terra "water serviced area" and recommending a policy that is the same as the recommendations included in this report. However, Works Committee and Council a].terec the recommendations of Report 294-75 to require that Works Committee consider each ca: where longterm interference to a well occurs, whether inside or outside a water serviced area. The resultant policy is vague as to the exact intentions of the Regiox is cases of well water interference and is causing the Works Department operational difficulties. The following two examples illustrate the inadequacies of the present policy: 1. As outlined in Commissioner's Report 204-77 interference to a well owned by Mr. & Mrs. Green on Garrard Road in Whitby has resulted from construction of the Garrard Road waterrnain under Contract D7.7-7. Under the present policy, the Works Department cannot inform the owner of the action it will take or take any perranet action to resolve the problem until the matter has been considered by the Uort6 5 . i.c:u► .�.+..- .. t trrevlously ev4-1J Date July 19, 1977 Page 3 Report (continued) Committee. This results in less than satisfactory public relations and some extra cost to the Region as any temporary supply of water will have to be maintained for up to two additional weeks depending on the scheduling of Works Committee meetings. 2. The Works Department'has initiated a well monitoring study in the Courtice area because of possible adverse affects the construction of trunk sanitary sewers and watexmains could have on existing wells. Homeowners adjacent to the propose routes were advised by mail of the study and requested to provide assistance. Present Regional Policy on ground water interference was set out in the letter_ Reaction to the policy has been negative because of its vagueness and Mrs. Ann Cowman, acting for the Courtice Citizens Association has requested that the poli be reconsidered (copy of letter attached). For the reasons outlined in thfs report and because the recommended policy will conf to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment policy on ground water interference, it is recommended that the policy quoted in the recommendation be adopted. r • 66 :55, Darlingt. Blvd S., Oshawa. July 8th 1977 Er. Z1. T ,elvetrees. Regional Works Dept. Whitby, Dear Sir, Thank you for taking the trouble to notify more than three hundred households in the Courtice area of the Regions intentions regarding a trunk sewer and the possible implications to the wells and the Regional policy regarding any interference with the present water table. However, I must stress most emphatically that this policy is very Inequitable to the Courtice residents especially as the province and the region are introducing these services.. The Courtice residents have AT NO TIME REQUESTED such facilities. I must urge you in the strongest terms to consider an ammend— ment to this policy and request to appear as a deputation at the next works committee meeting on July 19th to explain our very real concerns. • Tours faithfully, .. • Ann Cogan Courtice Citizens Association. •.`�� �r+�....:.. �! Sn;+./�.R��..�,[+... J��• Iry] /7 fy • WoLkz •1iepa:. tment Comat:.nioner's Report to Works Committee Item 294-75 Date October 16, 1975 Subject: Policy on ground water interference resulting from de catering and excavation operations • on Regional Works Projects. • Recommendation: THAT the following policy be adopted in cases where ground 4ater interference has results dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works Projects: 1. Where the interference to a we is of short tern duration. (i.e., during the 'course of dewatering and excavation an within one month of the completion of dewatering) t. Region will make available to the affected party a temporary supply of water at no cost to the affected party. ?. There the interference to a well is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in -:a water serviced area, the affected party will be res t� connect to the water supply system at his cost in accordance with the standard fee charged for such connections. 3. Where the interference to a well is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place outside a water serviced 'area, the Region wilt take whatever action is,deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Works to restore the water supply at no cost to the affected.party with the exception that should the Cormiissioner of Works deem it necessary to extend. an existing main to service the affected party, the cost of connection to the main will be borne by the affected party. Report: On several recent construction projects (most notably t.e Bandy Beach Sanitary Sewer and the Highway 401 Collector Sewer) wells adjacent to the projects have been adversely a:fec because it,has been necessary to dewater the excavations by pumping water from below the bottom of the excavation. This has been necessary to permit the placing of the pipe in dry conditions on a stable beading: In soma instances wells have been dried up completely and arrangements have been made to provide a temporary water supply to the affects; parties. However, these arrangements are tenpora_►•y•only and it is necessary to establish a policy so that permanent restoration o; water supply can be rade in a fair manner and so that all future like problems can be dealt with fairly. It was felt advisable to contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment ( I.n.E.) to ogee] eir policy with regard to ground water interference as any policy adopted by the X.O.E. wrould be in . general use throughout tht+ Province. Atlnch: cl Lo, and forming cart c'f thiu report, i5 a eDpv. or a letter dated ��p t CSr 21, 1175, rron Mr. B. A. Singh, M ni, TechnitIll : uppor t ..c`.ieft, i.O.Y., rt.11E?..I l t . WO .'l b t October 16, 1975 ' Page Two Ministry's policy and providing several definitions useful in interpreting the policy. The policy recommended for adoption in this report conforms to the M.O.E. policy. It is felt that the policy is fair to the affected parties as it results in the Region beihg responsible for supplying a temporary source of water during construction, reinstating a permanent water supply if no watermain service is available and the proper owner paying the standard rate for connection to a watermain if existing. In the latter case, public monies have been spent to install the watermain and, as the works project causing the problem is for an improvement to the services available to a community and is being paid for by the public, it is felt reasonable to require the property owner to connect to the existing watermain at the standard rate. (standard rates have been established in Commissioner's Report No. 217-74, dated October 25, 1974, which is attached for information purposes). If such connections were made at the cost• of the Region, possible abuses could occur as some property owners, mindful, of the fact the servicing of a property increases its market value,may be tempted to claim adverse effects when none has occurred. For the reasons given in this report, it is recommended that the policy quoted in the recommendation be adopted. Ministry of thy` Environment Mr. W. A. Twelvetrees, P. Director of Engineering, Works Department, Region of Durham, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario. L1N 1C4 Attention: Mr. R. W. Price Dear Sir: a Central Region �r September 25, 1975 Eng., ATTENTION COPIES TO DURHAM REGION SEP2919755 WC -IRKS DEPT. Suite 700 150 Ferrand Dri Dors Mills, Ontai H13C 3C3 (4163 424-3000 n=` m, fcti of:"Cuss wirrl icre b riiu., to I urnsiu r`. A A:FM C. tirCAsai.9FR:a„:cm FILE Further to Mr. Price's telephoneconversation with Mr. A. Mellary oftthis Ministry, I state below the . Ministry's policy guidelines on ground water interference problems resulting from dewatering and excavation operations. They were developed to assist in the admin- istration of Section 37 of the Ontario Water Resources Act dealing with the taking of water. This taking • can be for use or -disposal of water. 1_ When interference takes place in a water serviced area, the restoration of water supply whether private, commercial or industrial, isnot required if the interference is. caused by the construction or operation of works designated and operated for the improvement and service of the community. An area would be considered serviced where the service main exists for the purpose of servicing a property; but an area would not be considered serviced where the service main has not yet been constructed or where only.a feeder line, not intended for service connection, exists. Works' designated and operated as community improvements would include municipal wells, sewers, water mains, roads and bridges and those items built by civil agencies for urban development and similar works carried out under municipal take-over agreements. Parties within a water serviced area are expected to connect and to use the community water supply. The normal cost of connection and service would be borne by the affected party. 71 c'enerali.y a tree temporary supply should be provif 3 for a reasonable peric.' to allow the party affected to arrange for a permanent supply. 2. Where interference in a water serviced area is caused by an operation or works not associated with the community improvement program, restoration of water supply would be recommended and the party causing the interference is responsible for the cost of restoration. 3. Parties located outside a water serviced area receive protection against interference whether the interference is caused by a community improvement project or otherwise. It is the responsibility of the party responsible for the interference to make restoration of the supply. 4. Parties causing short term interference with existing. well supplies whether within or outside a water serviced area are required to make available a temporary supply during the period of the short tern interference. This applies to interference resulting from all operations_ Your attention is drawn tosub--section 7 of Section 37 of.,the Ontario Water Resources Act which gives the Director power to stop or regulate flows, leaks, diversion or release from a hole or excavation by means of notice and to take measures,as required by such notice. We hope that the above information will clarify this Ministry's policy in reference to ground water interference problems caused by ,dewatering and excavation operations. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to seek clarification from us_ AN: ch Yours very truly, f B.A. Singh, Manager, Technical Support Section. .71 CORPOF TION OF THE TOWN OF NEV ASTLE TELEPHONE 623.3374 Mr. W. Twelvetrees, Commissioner of Works, Region of Durham, .105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario. Dear Mr. Twelvetrees:-- 4O TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE.ONTARIO - L1C3A6 August 3, 1977 • r •-rte.: s 4 •• i• �La...L ;j•�e...+ ~ •••••--� AUG 4 1977 On. VAL-4 MI t — e.:swei.,..bes 1..... i 1.0:: 6 a::.iiti TO 'At { ,s;. a i o .......-..—..-• ....... . .4 ...... I 64 i FILL.:.' This is to advise you that, at a Special meeting of Council on July 29, 1977, the attached report of the Task Force; on the Courtice Housing Project, was adopted by Council. • Yours very truly, JMMcI/gg Encl. 3. EL - roy Town Clerk c.c. Mr. C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk Mr. H. R. Best, Secretary, Task Force Committee. A. M. C. T. 27 wc.- i05-11 RICKARD LIID rFIIDEBS of COUNCIL Tlis following reco2endatiowas made at a meeting of the Task Force held ora -qday, July, 1977. 1. RAricnal Policy, re: Grotmdwater Interference That the following policy be recommended by Council to the Regional Co=aisaioner of Works (copy to Regional Clerk) in cases trchere ground- water round-water interference has resulted from dewatering and excavation operation on Regional Warks Projects or other projects approved by Regional Council. (a) For the pirpoee of this policy, the following definitions shall apply 1) water serviced area means an area where the major portion of existing dwellings are served by a earaicipal water supply. 2) non -water serviced area nears an area where the existing dwellings are served by private water supply. (b) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of short term duration (i.e. during the course of dewater, excavation and/or contamination and within one month of the completion of the interference), the Region will make available - to the affeoted party, a temporary supply of water at no cost to- the affected party. • (o) That where the interference to a well and/or private water rsuppZy Jo of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area, the affected party will be xequfred to connect to the water supply system, unless of ertrise determined by the Works Committee. (d) That where the interference to a well or private water supply is of long tern or permanent duration end where the interference takes place in a non -water serviced area, the water supply shall be restored at no cost to the property owner.. I. (e) That where development causes an 'area to become a water serviced area the dwellings existing at the time of the appropriate by-laws or agreements within the said water serviced area, shall be subject to the .provisions of item "d." r 2 - (f) That. where dewatering or conta'inntion is caused by Regional Works or other projects appraved.by Regional Council, the Region shall act as the agent to restore water to the affected residents and the Region shall recover the costs of same from the pasty or parties responsible for the dewatering and/Or contamt' .tion. (g) In the event the Region install a lateral pipe to correct a dswatering situation, no dwelling units ea deeoribed in item "d" will be required to F,ly frontage and connection charges. Respectfully submitted, Councillor R. Dykstra, .Chairman, Courtice Area Task Force. • 29. \NK., -1-1 1r1C 1S.U1UIYNL num. MEMORANDUM.„7:—,••••"..‹.124----41., -}'. ' 11 .��. -� TO: W. A. Twelvetrees --- --_ ,..47.-......... Commissioner �.' '.- Commissioner of Public Works FROM: B.A. Hogs rth Duty Clerk Re: Direction as per minutes of: DUFAD-005_ Public Works Committee August 30, 1977 See attached: Page 1 arid 2 B.A. Hogarth Item v • cc: S. K. Jain. Regional Solicitor :1 DELEGATIONS Mrs. Ann Cowman and other residents of the Courtice area appeared before the Committee to discuss report n205-77.(Previously 294-75) Report on Correspondence t1C-105e77 and WC -91--77• Policy on Ground Water Interference Resulting From Dewatering and Excavation Operations on Regional Works projects. (851.865) The delegation discussed the report with tha Committee at great length. MOVED by Councillor Rynard, "THAT we recommend to Council: That the Policy on Ground Water Interference Resulting from Dewatertn and Excavation Operations on Regional Works Projects adopted by Regional Council on October 29, 1975, be rescinded. And that the following policy be adopted in cases where ground water interference has resulted from dewatering and excavation operations on Regional Works projects: a) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of short term duration (i.e,, during the course of dewatering and excavation and within one month of the completion of dewatering) the Region will make available to the affected party a temporary supply of water at no cost to the affected party. b) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of long terry: or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area, the affected party will be required to connect to the water supply system at his cost in accordance with the standardfee charged for such connections. c) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes - place outside a water serviced area, the Region will take whatever. action is deemed necessary by the Commissioner of_Works to restore the water supply at no cost to the affected party with .the exception that should the Commissioner of Works deem it necessary to extend an existing, main to service the affected party, the cost of connection to the main will be borne by the affected Harty. NOTE: 'A water serviced area is an area where a water' main exists suitable for servicing adjacent property. An area isnot a water serviced area where the water main has not been constructed or where only a trunk or Feeder .grain, not intended for service connections, exists. (CARRIED AS.,AMENDED SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS) 6 MOVED by Councillor Robertson, "THAT clause b) be amended to read: b) Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of lore term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place in a water serviced area, the affected party will be required to connectto the water supply system. The affected party will be required to pay a cost of $200.00 towards the cost of the connection from the main to the street line and will be responsible for the full.. cost ..of..any ..work necessary on private property. . CARRIED MOVED by Councillor Robertson, "THAT clause c) be amended to read: Where the interference to a well or private water supply is of ... long term or permanent duration and where the interference takes place outside a water serviced area, the Region will take whatever action is deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Works to restore the water supply. If the private well or water supply is reinstated ;the affected party will be required to paythe cost of such reinstatement or $200.00 whichever is the lesser amount. if an existing main is extended to service the property, the affected party will be required to connect to the water supply system, pay a •cost of $200.00 towards the cost of the connection from the main to the street line and will be responsible for the full cost of any work necessary on private property. • MOVED by Councillor Howden, "•THAT report 11205-77 and the previous.motions be referredto :;'te Regional Solicitor for a report to the. Public Works Cormiitee,"