HomeMy WebLinkAboutEGD-022-13 Clarftwn REPORT
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: June 24, 2013 Resolution#: 19 < -' By-law#: X01'3-070
Report#: EGD-022-13 File#:
Subject: COST RECOVERY FOR ENTRANCE INSTALLATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report EGD-022-13 be received;
2. THAT Council pass By-Law No. 2013-_to amend Schedule `A' of By-Law 2006-
105 (being a by-law to regulate the construction of driveway entrances upon
highways under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington) to address cost
recovery for the construction of entrances in the Municipality; and
3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report EGD-022-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
Submitted by; i Reviewed by: 6
X. . Cannella, C.E.T. Franklin Wu,
Director of Engineering Chief Administrative Officer
Service
Submitted by:
R.D. R., R.R.F.A
Director of Operations
ASC/LJ B/dv
June 5, 2013
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO.: EGD-022-13 PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 The Municipality's By-Law No. 2006-105 regulates the construction of driveway
entrances onto the highways under the jurisdiction of the Municipality. The
Municipality has been regulating access onto Municipal roads since 1981. The By-
Law ensures that entrances from private property onto Clarington roads are
constructed in a safe location and to municipal standards.
Property owners shall apply for an entrance when:
-The use of the entrance changes from temporary to permanent
-A new building is to be constructed on vacant land
-An entrance is desired to vacant property where no entrance exists
-An existing land use changes to another land use
-A temporary access is required
1.2 Entrance applications are jointly processed by both the Engineering Department
and the Operations Department. Engineering is involved in the technical process
of assessing sight lines, ensuring compliance with zoning and site plans and
ensuring that an on-street parking spot is not lost (in the case of applications to
widen a driveway). The Operations Department physically inspects the site to
ensure that field conditions meet Clarington's policy for entrances and checks
sightlines and clearances for utilities. In rural areas, Operations determines
culvert sizing based on water flows in the area and known history for flooding
issues. In the case that an entrance requires a culvert size larger than Council
approved pricing , Operations will provide a cost estimate to the owner and
schedule the work to be completed following payment. In the case of urban
entrances, the Municipality contracts for curb cutting services.
2.0 COST RECOVERY
2.1 Schedule `A' of the By-Law provides for cost recovery to the Municipality. The fee
schedule outlined in Schedule `A' of the existing By-Law is seven years old, and
staff recommend that the by-law be amended to ensure full cost recovery for both
rural and urban entrances.
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2.2 The following changes are proposed to the fee schedule (including HST):
Inspection Fee $50.00 currently
$75.00 ro osed
400mm X 7m culvert $1400.00 currently
$1800.00 proposed
450mm x 7m culvert $1400.00 plus actual cost difference
between 400mm culvert and 450mm culvert
currently
$1900.00 proposed
600mm x 7m culvert $1400.00 plus actual cost difference
between 400mm culvert and 450mm culvert
currently
$2000.00 proposed
Curb cut $25/m currently
$30/m p ro osed
These proposed fees are for cost recovery for the culvert, granular material, lead
hand, flag persons, Y2 ton trucks, gradall and operators, tandem trucks and
operators and administration.
3.0 OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
3.1 Recent enquiries regarding fees for culvert installation revealed the following:
Port Hope $200.00 inspection fee
$1200.00 installation fee for 450 mm x 7 m
culvert
Scu o $2000.00 for up to 450 mm x 7 m culvert
Oshawa -no standard fee
-individually priced by supervisors
-average cost $2500.00 for 400 mm x 7m
culvert
Durham Region $3400.00 for 450 mm x 7 m culvert
3.2 The increases proposed in this report are considered by staff to be reasonable and
are proposed only for reasons of full cost recovery.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 Staff recommend that the fees for culvert installation and curb cut services outlined
in Attachment 1 be approved and that Schedule `A' of By-Law 2006-105 be
amended to reflect the proposed fees.
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5.0 CONCURRENCE —Not applicable
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the
following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
(Place an "X" in the box for all that apply)
Promoting economic development
X Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Leslie J. Benson, Transportation & Design Manager
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Schedule "A"
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Not applicable
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SCHEDULE `A'
DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE TYPE PAYABLE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CLAR/NGTON
Inspection Fee $75.00
1. 7m — 400mm pipe (replacing 15" x $1800.00
24'
2. 7m — 450 mm pipe (replacing 18" x $1900.00
24'
3. 7 m — 600 mm pipe (replacing 24" x $2000.00
24'
4. Entrance — no culvert Time and materials + 35% (minimum
charge $200.00
5. Entrance — Extension Time and materials + 35% (minimum
charge $200.00
6. Entrance — Relocation Time and materials + 35% (minimum
charge $200.00
7. Entrance — Temporary Time and materials + 35% (minimum
charge $200.00
8. Curb cutting $30.00/m
minimum charge $125.00 per cut
Notes:
All "Time and materials + 35%" works will be estimated by the Director of Operations or
his designated representative. The estimated sum must be paid to the Municipality prior
to the approval of the Application for Property Access and or the commencement of
works.
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