HomeMy WebLinkAboutADMIN 62-83CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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REPORT TO THE HYDRO LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 24 1983
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SUBJECT: STUDY OF TOWN OF NEWCASTLE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
AND PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT IN RESPECT
OF THE IMPACT ON MUNICIPAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That this report be received for information;
2. That the Hydro Liaison Committee recommend to Council
that the attached draft by-law and Agreement be executed
as soon as possible.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
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Administrator's report 34 - 83 called for the formation of a Technical Committee
of municipal staff and representatives of Ontario Hydro. This Technical
Committee would be charged with the finalization of the terms of reference
and a proposal call to appropriate consultants. It would also be the
Technical Committee's role to bring forward to the Hydro Liaison Committee
a recommendation with respect to the hiring of the consultant.
The report also suggested that the proposed Supplementary Agreement in respect
to the impact on Municipal Fire Protection Service be approved by the Liaison
Committee and forwarded to Newcastle Council and the Region of Durham for
execution as soon as possible.
Attached you will find revised Terms of Reference for a Study of the Town
of Newcastle's Fire Protection Services. There have been two changes with
respect to the terms of reference. The first can be found in (i) (b).
The refined wording would provide greater guidance to those consultants bidding
on the project. The second change under item (iii), second sentence, attempts
to more closely define the services anticipated from the consultant.
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In addition to the attached Terms of Reference, I have also attached a copy
of a draft Supplementary Agreement #10 together with a draft by-law.
The Agreement provides for the formation of a sub -committee and the
spending of up to a maximum of $25,000.00 from the Station "B" account
for consulting purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
DSJ:nof David S. Johnston, M.C.I.P.,
Chief Administrative Officer
att.
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A STUDY OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE'S
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
PURPOSE: The study of the Town of Newcastle's Fire Protection
Services is intended to:
i) To determine the adequacy of the existing service to
meet current demands; and
ii) To identify improvements and/or expansions of service
required over the next five years, to meet the demands of
anticipated growth; and
iii) To identify any improvements and/or expansion of service
required now or over the next five years arising from the
construction and operation of the Darlington Generating
Station including growth resulting from the influx
of Hydro employees.
STUDY REQUIREMENTS:
i) The consultant will prepare a summary of current
fire protection services in the Town of Newcastle
specifically identifying:
a) Current manpower and training levels
b) Current service areas and response levels related to:
Stock of housing;
Type and size of industry;
Potential fire hazards;
Centres of population;
Placement of fire protection resources.
c) Current capital and equipment levels
d) Current Five -Year capital forecast projections
ii) The consultant will prepare a synopsis of accepted
Provincial Standards for Municipal Fire protection
services for municipalities comparable to the Town of
Newcastle and will identify any improvements and/or
expansions of service currently required in the Town.
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This aspect of the study will require the consultant to
review existing literature pertinent to the operations
of the Town of Newcastle Fire Department, and to review
Provincial requirements with the appropriate Provincial
and/or Municipal Authorities.
The consultant will be required to identify potential
costs of any recommended improvements and/or expansions.
iii) The consultant will be required to identify any improvements
and/or expansions to fire protection services in the Town
of Newcastle required as a consequence of anticipated
population growth and development of the community over
the next five years (including costs of such requirements).
Specifically, the consultant will be required to determine
Ontario Hydro's requirements for back-up fire protection service
during construction and operation of the Darlington Generating
Station and make recommendations regarding expansion and/or
improvements to the Town's fire protection service including
manpower requirements, training requirements, procedural
requirements and capital equipment requirements. Costs
associated with these recommendations should be provided.
The consultant in completing this aspect of the study will
be required to review and update existing population and
growth projections making specific reference to existing
studies completed in conjunction with Ontario Hydro.
iv) The consultant will be required to review the Town of
Newcastle's Five -Year capital forecast as it applies to
fire protection services and to make specific recommendations
in respect of the potential location and timing of additional
fire stations as may be identified as necessary.
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ADMINISTRATION COSTS
AND DURATION:
The study will be administered by a Technical Committee of Municipal
staff with representatives from Ontario Hydro and/or other Provincial
Authorities (Fire Marshal's Office). The study should be completed
within 16 weeks of commencement at an upset limit of $25,000.00.
Detailed statements will be required on a monthly basis and costs
should include printing of 25 final reports.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY-LAW 83-172
being a by-law to authorize the execution of Amending
Agreement Number Ten with Ontario Hydro with respect to
the Study of Municipal Fire Protection Services,
Darlington Generating Station "B" account.
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf
of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and seal with the Corporation
Seal, an Agreement between Ontario Hydro and the said Corporation with
respect to the Study of Municipal Fire Protection Services, Darlington
Generating Station "B" account.
By -Law read a first time this 12th day of December 1983
By -Law read a second time this 12th day of December 1983
By -Law read a third time and finally passed this 12th day of December 1983
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