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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENO., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231
LOB 1JO 987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1983.
REPORT NO. : WD-5-83
SUBJECT: SNOW REMOVAL IN NEWTONVILLE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That Council consider budgeting for snow removal along
either or both sides of the King's Highway No. 2
through Newtonville; and,
2. That if Council opts to provide snow removal on
Highway No.2 through Newtonville, the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications District Engineer be
requested to pay Fifty percent of associated costs.
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BACKGROUND:
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Council Resolution No. C-1017-82 provided instructions to
the Director of Public Works to report further on the
subject matter.
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Since early in 1982, there has been considerable discussion
and correspondence with the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications (M.T.C. ) regarding the need for snow removal
along the roadside in Newtonville. In accordance with
M.T.C. Policy, the Ministry has advised that that agency
does not pick up and haul away snow on any of the King's
Highways through urban areas but that where pickup is proven
necessary by the Municipality, the Ministry will assume
fifty percent of the associated costs. The Municipality' s
share is not subsidizable under it's Road Expenditure
By-law.
REPORT:
During periods of heavy snow in the winter, accumulations
along the sides of Highway No. 2 through Newtonville are so
great that elderly pedestrians and school children face a
safety hazard in walking in this urbanized area. Although
this situation has existed for many years, area residents
are adamant that it should be corrected. As noted above,
M.T.C. will not become involved in snow removal to correct
the situation, therefore, if it is to be rectified the
responsibility falls upon the Town.
It is estimated that the cost of picking up and hauling away
snow in Newtonville, when accumulations are sufficient to
warrant same, would cost the Town in the order of $2,000 per
year. This assumes a year when average snowfalls occur. If
the M.T.C. can be convinced that the snow removal operation
is necessary, half of the above costs would be absorbed by
that agency.
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Prior to making a decision to provide this service in
Newtonville, Council may wish to consider the following:
1. Increasing costs and anticipated reduced subsidies may
require a reduction in the level of service provided by
the Town. Funds spent in removing snow in Newtonville
could result in further reductions in the level of
service on Town-owned roads. Highway No. 2 is not
Town-owned.
2. Providing this service in Newtonville could lead to
requests for similar treatment in areas such as Highway
No. 2 through Courtice and other urban areas of the
Town such as Hampton.
3. If the Town opts to provide this service, it should be
contracted out to minimize disruption to winter
maintenance activities provided by the Town in other
areas.
4. The situation with respect to accumulations of snow
along Highway No. 2 in Newtonville has existed for many
years. It is not considered unique to this particular
section of road and does not appear to be any worse
than on many other roads under the Town' s
jurisdiction.
Respectfully submitted,
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R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. ,
Director of Public Works.
Ja u y 4, 1983.
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