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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
Meeting:
REPORT
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # F ()..)
OCTOBER 4, 1999 Res. #&fJlf-1/rJ1f
Date:
Report No.: WD-37-99
By-Law #
Subject:
ORONO MILL POND DAM
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP TO MUNICIPALITY
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-37-99 be received;
2. THAT the Municipality of Clarington accept ownership of the Orono Mill Pond Dam
conditional on satisfactory completion of works to convert the dam to an overflow weir by
the Ministry of Natural Resources;
3 . THAT the transaction and works be completed at no cost to the Municipality;
4. THAT the attached by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
necessary documents; and
5. THAT T.C. Smith, Area Supervisor, York-Durham, Aurora District, Ministry of Natural
Resources, be advised of Council's decision.
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No.1: Correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources dated August 10, 1999
No.2: Correspondence from Municipality of Clarington (S. Vokes) to Ministry of
Natural Resources, dated August 25, 1999
No.3: Proposed by-law
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2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 The Ministry of Natural Resources, in their correspondence of August 10, 1999, proposed to
convert the Orono Mill Pond Dam to an overflow weir and requested that when the works
were completed, the Municipality accept ownership and assume maintenance
responsibilities for the site.
3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
3.1 The Ministry proposes to spend $50,000 to complete the works to convert the Orono Mill
Pond Dam to an overflow weir. The works include removal of winches, permanent
installation of stop logs and the installation of an emergency spillway across the road
embankment (Concession Road 5/Mill Pond Road) and restoration works for stabilization
and bank protection.
3.2 The Public Works Department, in their correspondence of August 25, 1999, as well as in
subsequent telephone conversations, have:
i) confirmed that the works will be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works;
ii) determined that the Ministry of Natural Resources intend to proceed with the
project; and
iii) established a meeting date to review the proposed plans, scheduling and construction
details of the project.
Further action with respect to the project is subject to Council approval.
3.3 The Public Works Department recommends that the Municipality agree to the proposal,
provided the works are completed to the satisfaction of the Director and at no cost to the
Municipality.
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4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 Since time to complete the works is a factor, it is recommended that the proposed By-law be
passed and acceptance of the transfer of ownership be subject to the works being completed
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,.
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Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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29/09/99
Pc: Ministry of Natural Resources
T.C. Smith
Area Supervisor, York-Durham
Aurora District
50 Bloomington Road West
Aurora, ON
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Ministry of
Natural Resources
Ministere des
Richesses naturelles
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50 Bloomington Road West
Aurora, ant. L4G 3GB
August 10, 1999
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ant.
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Attention: Franklin Wu, CAO.
Dear Mr. Wu:
SUBJECT:
Orono Mill Pond Dam located on Mill Pond Road,
Lot 29, Concession 4, Clarke Twp.,
MunlclDalitv of Clarlnaton. Realon of Durham
The Orono mill pond dam is found on the road right-of-way of the 5th Concession RoadIMiII Pond Road,
and backs the waters of the Orono Branch of Wilmot Creek. The dam acts as a bridge for Mill Pond Road
in the Village of Orono.
A dam inspection report by the engineering section of Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) was recently
completed on the Orono mill pond dam. This report recommended the dam could be converted to an
overflow weir with removal of the winches, permanent installation of stoplogs and the installation of an
emergency spillway across the road embankment. Upon completion of these works the dam would require
no operation and essentially would be self sufficient.
Funding for the conversion of the Orono mill pond dam to an overflow weir has been made available to
this office for this fiscal year. I know that there has been discussions in the past regarding the ministry
divesting this structure to the municipality. At this time we would again like to offer a partnership with the
Municipality of Clarington to consider.
We are prepared to spend $50,000 on the dam alteration. This ministry would also contribute to project
funding that would be used to enhance the environmental site conditions at the dam and pond, such as
tree and shrub planting projects for bank protection. Once the work on the dam is completed the
Municipality would take ownership of the Orono mill pond dam.
We would be in a position to begin the appropriate works as soon as the arrangements can be made as
early as this fall. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact me at the telephone
number listed below.
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T,e. sm.P
Area Supervisor. York-Durham
Aurora District
(905) 713-7404
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August 25, 1999
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ONTARIO
Ministry of Natural Resources
50 Bloomington Road West
AURORA, Ontario
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Attention:
T.e. Smith, Area Supervisor, York-Durham
Dear Sir:
RE:
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Orono Mill Pond Dam Located on Mill Pond Road
Lot 29, Concession 4, former Clarke Township
Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham
This is in response to your correspondence dated August 10, 1999, addressed to Mr. Franklin
Wu, e.A.O., regarding the subject Orono Mill Pond Dam.
The Public Works Department has considered your proposal to convert the Orono Mill Pond
Dam at a cost of $50,000, and to convey ownership of the Dam to the Municipality. My
understanding of the proposal is that the cost of the conversion works will be paid by the
Ministry and when the conversion is complete, the Municipality would assume ownership and
responsibility for its operation and maintenance.
The Public Works Department is prepared to recommend to Council that the Municipality
assume ownership of the Orono Mill Pond Dam conditional on the completion of the works
described in your correspondence to the satisfaction of the Director, at no cost to the
Municipality.
Please advise me if you intend to proceed with the project as it will be necessary to report to
Council and receive approval, in principle, to your proposal. Following receipt of Council's
approval, prior to commencement of the works, please contact Don Patterson, Manager of
Operations (905-263-2292) to review the proposed plans and discuss scheduling and
construction details of the project. When the project is complete, we will arrange to inspect the
works and complete the conveyance.
Yours truly
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Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works
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pc: Franklin Wu, e.A.0.
Don Patterson, Manager of Operations
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT NO.: WD-3
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 99-
being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Land Transfer
Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources is the owner of the Orono Mill Pond Dam.
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources have proposed to convert the Dam to an
overflow weir at no cost to the Municipality.
AND WHEREAS Council at it's meeting of October 4, 1999 approved the Recommendations in
Report WD-37-99 by Resolution GPA- -99.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of CIa ring ton enacts as follows:
1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the
Municipality ofClarington, the Land Transfer Agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
2. THAT this by-law will come into effect when the works are completed to the satisfaction
of the Director of Public Works.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this lzth day of October, 1999.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed on this lzth day of October, 1999.
MAYOR
CLERK
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