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Home My WebLink AboutWD-46-84PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAMPTON, ONTARIO LOB 1JO R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR TEL. (416) 263.2231 987 -5039 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 7, 1984. REPORT NO.: WD -46 -84 SUBJECT: CITY OF OSHAWA SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWNLINE ROAD BETWEEN ADELAIDE AVENUE EAST AND KILMAURS AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That the City of Oshawa be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Townline Road from Adelaide Avenue East to Kilmaurs Avenue, subject to a clear understanding that the Town will not be required to contribute to the capital or maintenance cost of such sidewalk. ...2 Page 2 REPORT NO. WD -46 -84 REPORT: On March 19, 1984, Report WD- 36 -84, Members of Council considered a similar request from the City of Oshawa for construction of sidewalk on the west side of Townline Road south of Adelaide Avenue, and the section in question. Circumstances in this request are no different in that the sidewalk is to serve residents in the City of Oshawa. Since the Boundary Road Agreement between the Town and City requires mutual concurrence on such projects, it is appropriate for the Town to indicate its approval. No costs associated with the sidewalk construction will be assessed to the Town. Respectfully submitted, R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng., Director of Public Works. RGD:jco April 25, 1984. R. A. HENDERSON, A.M.C.T., C.M.C. City Clerk B. C. SUTER, A.M.C.T. Deputy City Clerk 1984 04 06 File B -2110 1✓ ii `7- �� w� OFFICE OF THEY CLERK THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF OSHAWA Mr. D. Oakes, Town Clerk The Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dear Mr. Oakes Telephone ' �('F' , 1 7 1 984 ._ (416) 725 -7351 f 1NI OF N WCASTL PUBLIC WORKS DEAT, t` s /h/a�w Birthday y . 50 CENTRE STREET SOUTH OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1H 3Z7 APR 10 1984 Re: Installation of Sidewalks on the West Side of Townline Road North between Adelaide Avenue East and Kilmaurs Avenue The Council of the City of Oshawa considered the above matter at a meeting held on 1984 04 02 and adopted a recommendation of the Public Works Committee as follows: "1) That subject to the consent of the Town of Newcastle, a sidewalk be constructed in 1984 on the west side of Townline Road North between Adelaide Avenue East and Kilmaurs Avenue. 2. That copies of the Commissioner of Works' Report dated 1984 03 23 on Item 31 -84 be forwarded to the following: a) The Regional Municipality of Durham b) The Town of Newcastle." In accordance with the above resolution, I have enclosed for your information a copy of Public Works Report 31 -84. Should you have any questions in this matter please contact our Public Works Department at your convenience. Your;C. % ` -- Bria .ut Deputy City Clerk BCS /sr cc Public Works Department G i'A ey"A - d, t -F /00Y u N 0 013 StztZo ff r c.oti Ako , -low tAt;'t_a+Y D0"/.j t7 6%*Ag T"O Go-r1C04Q#T of TO T14� f o S'r AooPr-�10 Ay Cocwci� 0q"UCW tc /9v S k�+Q w 9 rA,ouiJib �'1r-a2 PWI -`80• -501 REPORT T0: THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CITY OF OSHAWA FROM; THE COMMISSIONER OF WORKS SUBJECT City Council Motion 118 "That the installation of sidewalks on the Adelaide Avenue East and Kilmaurs RECOMMENDATION I ITEM N0. 31 -84 MEETING DATE: Monday, 1984 03 26 Public Works Department investigate the west side of Townline Road North between Avenue" 331 1) That subject to the consent of the Town of Newcastle, a sidewalk be constructed in 1984 on the west side of Townline Road from Adelaide Avenue to Kilmaurs Avenue at an estimated cost of $15,000, and further, the 1984 sidewalk portion of the Capital Budget be increased to provide for this project and it be financed from the Arterial and Collector Road Levy. 2) That copies of the Commissioner of Works' Report dated 1984 03 23 on Item 31 -84 be forwarded to the following: a) The Regional Municipality of Durham b) The Town of Newcastle REPORT City Council at their meeting of 1984 02 20 approved a recommendation to construct a sidewalk on the west side of Townline Road North between Kingsway Village Shopping Mall and Adelaide Avenue East, subject to receiving consent from the Town of Newcastle. During the same meeting the following motion was also adopted, "That the Public Works Department investigate the installation of sidewalks on the west side of Townline Road North between Adelaide Avenue East and Kilmaurs Avenue ". Townline Road in the subject area comes under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham and is classified as an arterial road in accordance with their Official Plan. This street carries a 24 hour average daily traffic volume of approximately 2,500 vehicles on a 6.4 m (21 feet) wide road surface which is constructed to rural standards. There are no sidewalks on either side of the street. Pedestrians have only narrow shoulders ranging from .45 m to .17 m (1.5 to 2.5 feet) on which to travel. The installation of the subject sidewalk would provide service to a total of 15 City of Oshawa residences situated on Kilmaurs Avenue and on the west side of Townline Road North. In addition there are approximately 10 Town of Newcastle residences located on the east side of Townline Road North between Adelaide Avenue and a point just north of Kilmaurs Avenue. Fran this point northerly, development is very sporadic. The estimated cost of constructing the sidewalk having a length of 146.3 m (480 ft.) would be approximately $15,000. With the exception of a 48.8 m (160 feet) length at the north end of the block the sidewalk can be constructed in its final location. i REPORT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE (Continued J - 2 - 1 33� ITEM NO. 31 -84 MEETING DATE: 1984 03 26 It may be necessary to relocate the referenced short section of sidewalk at such time as the roadway is constructed to a greater width. In discussing this matter with Regional Staff, it has been determined that the Region have no immediate plans to reconstruct the roadway. From the information now available it appears that the proposed alignment will riot have a detrimental effect on any of the trees which presently exist in the subject area. A geonetric plan of the project will be available at the Committee meeting. The sidewalk will abut five (5) properties, four (4) development and are separated by a one -foot reserve. situated on the southwest corner of the intersection Kilmaurs Avenue and has frontage on Townline Road No has been apprised of the proposed project and has no trees are lost and his driveway is restored in kind. of which are reverse lot The remaining property is of Adelaide Avenue and -th. This property owner objections provided no In view of the foregoing it is recommended that the sidewalk portion of the 1984 Capital Budget be increased to provide for the proposed sidewalk project in 1984 with funds to be allocated from the Arterial and Collector Road Levy. Sidewalk construction on Townline Road is subject to the terms of a Boundary Road Agreement with the Town of Newcastle, therefore it will be necessary to obtain their consent for the project. In addition, as the road comes under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham, it is recommended they be advised of the City's intentions.