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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-98-83.. c�> s CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC 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 NOVEMBER 21, 1983. REPORT NO.: WD -98 -83 SUBJECT: WINTER MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That pending receipt of written confirmation of their agreement with same, Council agree to have the Works Department continue to provide winter maintenance on the following roadways on private property until, and including, the winter of 1984 -85. i) Mr. R. Worboy Part Lot 30, Concession 9 Darlington ii) Mr. A. Trewin Lot 15, Concession 8, Darlington i i i ) Mr. H. Grace Part Lots 33 & 34, Concession 9, Darlington Page 2 REPORT: WD -98 -83 Late in 1982, it was discovered that the Town has been providing winter maintenance on roadways on private property, as listed above, for several years. As the involved property owners indicated that they had agreements for same with the Councils of the former Township, and to prevent hardship through the 1982/83 winter, the practice was continued. However, in the summer of 1983, these owners were advised that, unless they could provide documentary evidence of the Municipality's obligation to perform winter maintenance, the activity would cease. The involved owners have been unable to produce such evidence, but, have requested the Town to grant them a period of grace, to the winter of 1984 -85, to make alternate arrangements. Since the roads involved have been maintained by the Town for many years, the costs involved are negligible, and the property owners involved are generally senior citizens, the request is not too unreasonable. Accordingly, it is recommended that Council give favourable consideration to continue winter maintenance to, and including, the winter of 1984 -85. Respectfully submitted, R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng., Director of Public Works. RGD:jco November 15, 1983.