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Home My WebLink AboutWD-35-00 , ( ./ .,-. -- "'I , THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Meeting: REPORT GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # Jl7_C:;- . JULY 3, 2000 Res. #tf/1!-3.f3-o0 Date: Report No.: WD-35-00 Our File: RC.23.l5 By-Law # Subject: CENTRE STREET INFORMATION CENTRE Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report WD-35-00 be received; 2. THAT the reconstruction of Centre Street be deferred and tendered early in 2001; and 3. THAT a copy of this report be provided to William Humber of the Old Bowmanville Residents Association. REPORT 1.0 ATTACHMENTS No. I: Information Centre Register 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 On June 14, 2000 an information centre was held at the Clarington Beech Centre from 5 :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to provide the public with details of the proposed reconstruction of Centre Street from Carlisle Avenue to Concession Street. Notice of the Information Centre was provided by hand delivered flyers and by advertising in the local newspaper. Thirty-two people signed the register at the Information Centre. A copy of the register is provided as Attaclunent No. 1. It was obvious that not all parties signed the register as there were definitely more than 32 people in attendance. 1174 REPORT NO.: WD-35-00 PAGE 2 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 3.1 On March 6, 2000 a group of citizens fiIom the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association (OBNA) approached Council! with concerns regarding the proposed reconstruction of streets in the old section of Bowmanville bounded by Wellington, Concession and Liberty Streets. In order to address the concerns of the OBNA, Council directed that a detailed Streetscape and Infrastructure Implementation Plan be prepared for the area. A steering committee composed of staff, consultants and residents representing the OBNA was formed and has met frequently resulting in the development of the preliminary design drawings that were presented to the public at the Information Centre. 3.2 From 5:00pm to 7:00pm the Information Centre was informal with staff and consultants present to review the design drawings with members of the public. At 7:00 p.m. a formal presentation was made by Bill Humber, representing the OBNA, Ron Albright from TSH and Tony Cannella from the Public Works Department. 3.3 The proposed design was well received. The roadway will be reconstructed to its existing width (back of curb to back of curb). Sidewalk will also be replaced at its existing width and location. An aggressive tree planting program is proposed with 35 boulevard trees to be planted and 8 renewal trees proposed for private property. 3.4 New storm sewers, sanitary sewers and watermain will be installed as part of the reconstruction work. Gas mains will be relocated to avoid conflict with the proposed boulevard trees. The OBNA has had some discussions with Veridian about placing the existing arial electrical plant underground. This would resolve the issue of complaints regarding the aggressive tree trimming practices of Veridian that have impacted the tree canopy over time. 3.5 Timing for construction of the project was discussed. As a result of the significant amount of public consultation that has taken place to date the project is behind schedule. The earliest possible construction start date for the project is August 21, 2000. Construction would not be completed until mid to late November. Given the narrow road width and l ] 75 REPORT NO.: WD-35-00 PAGE 3 congested working environment associated with this project it was indicated by Public Works Staff that it was not advisable to co~lete the reconstruction in the fall months. Inclement weather could cause complication$ and delays, inconveniencing residents and increasing the cost of the project. 3.6 By delaying the project for a year it was agreed that the OBNA could complete their negotiations with Veridian and if the electrical plant were to be relocated duct work could be added to the design prior to tendering. Other utility relocations could be completed well in advance of construction. In addition, the Streetscape & Infrastructure Implementation Plan could be formalized and presented to the OBNA prior to reconstructing Centre Street. 3.7 Based on the above it is the recommendation of Public Works Staff that the detailed design of the Centre Street project continue as scheduled but that tendering of the project be delayed until 2001. An early tender call in 2001 would secure a competitive construction price and ensure a more practical construction start date. In addition, outstanding streetscape and utility relocation issues can be addressed prior to tendering. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, ~~ Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works cJ f-~ ~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer ASC*SA V*ce 28/06/00 Pc: William Humber Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association 15 Beech Street Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3Al 1176 REGISTER June 14, 2000 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET xx BOWMANVILLE Mary Novak Clarington Councillor Jim Schell Councillor Tony Cannella Municipality of Clarington Paul Storms Region of Durham Will McCrae TSH y Ron Albright TSH y roy oa ",d A �7 p� z z Alan Strike 8 Beech Avenue � y z 0 w :. e � e REGISTER June 14, 2000 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET BOWMANVILLE Anna Strike 8 Beech Avenue Bill Humber 15 Beech Avenue Laurie Cook 35 Beech Avenue 0 Wanda Cook 36 Beech Avenue Pat MacArthur 38 Beech Avenue Larraine Manfedo 12 Centre Street Gerald Reid 14 Centre Street REGISTER June 14, 2000 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET BOWMANVILLE NA ' k.EMARk§ Jane Garner and Herb Klassen 23 Centre Street Yvonne Fowles 29 Centre Street Barbara and Harvey Hicks 38 Centre Street Margarete Cameron 39 Centre Street Jack Carlton 43 Centre Street Bruce Carmichael 47 Centre Street Donalda Creasser 49 Centre Street REGISTER June 14, 2000 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET BOWMANVILLE NQ�NIE AOOkESS Bill Dilling 50 Centre Street Richard and Irene McErlean 58 Centre Street Thanks to the committee - you've represented us very well! Mark Wheatley 59 Centre Street -- Ralph McIntyre 67 Centre Street CC Dan and Cindy Strike 68 Centre Street Margaret Williams 68 Centre Street Jeff and Sofi Smith 72 Centre Street REGISTER June 14, 2000' CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET BOWMANVILLE NAME � <<' a AlbbkES S Joan Appleton 18 Concession Street George and Helen White 32 Concession Street Lynne Lemeux 44 Concession Street — Doreen and Rober Fletcher 59 Concession Street CC Janet and John Rice 65-67 Concession Street Drainage - 151 Wellington Street, CPR washes out asphalt entrance and exit, north side of warehouse a mess Doug Woods 5 Grant's Lane (905) 623-1463 - Hydrophonic grass spraying done on Wellington Street was far more successful than sodding. -Hydro pole between sidewalk and roadway at west side corner of George/Centre/Carlisle is dangerous to vehicle traffic and should be moved inside the sidewalk REGISTER .June 14, 2000' CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE STREET CARLISLE AVENUE TO CONCESSION STREET BOWMANVILLE NAME AbDRESS REMARF S Wally Grundy 8 Horsey Street Susan Dusta 17 Lowe Street Rick Liddell 24 Lowe Street Don Goyne 74 Temperance Street a' r`_; .0'" , To: From: Date: Subject: w..o-.3:5"-CJO. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Memorandum Mayor Diane Hamre and Members of Council Stephen A. Vokes, P.Eng., Director of Public Works July 6, 2000 CENTRE STREET, BOWMANVILLE CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD HYDRO TO UNDERGROUND Further to a request by the Mayor at the July 3, 2000 G.P.& A. Meeting, Public Works. provides the following information: At the request of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association (OBNA), Veridian Connections has produced a concept design and order of magnitude estimate to install the existing overhead system, located on Centre Street, underground. The estimated cost (Centre Street only) is in the range of$158,000 to $370,000. More precise figures can be provided at a later stage of the design. There are a considerable number of unknown factors that need to be confIrmed. The major constraints are as follows: 1. This whole project is being driven by the OBN~ concern about the existing tre.es. Considerable costs my be incurred re-routing to avoid root systems. Not doing this would negate the purpose of the project. 2. Space underneath the boulevard is very limited; other services such as gas, bell or cable may have to be re-routed in order to put the hydro service underground. The amount of work and associated costs are unknown. 3. There are very limited areas to install padmount transformers. This may result in a less than optimum configuration and result in higher servicing costs to individual homes. 4. Each residential yard and service is unique. Costs to route an underground secondary hydro service to each of the approximately thirty-six (36) houses will be difficult to determine until each is reviewed individually. 5. To minimize the risk to Veridian Connections, Veridian is considering extra insurance against damaging or killing any trees. This cost is unknown. ~ , -2- 6. Veridian's restoration costs may be higher if they cannot proceed in conjunction with the street reconstruction. 7. Contractors may be concerned about the sensitivity of the area and respond with higher than typical prices to cover the increased risks. Work associated with homeowner connections makes up 70% of the cost of the project and this is the area where Veridian has the least control over costs. This figure cannot be verified until the design is completed and approved, a tender has been issued and firm bids received. Veridian Connections has suggested that modification ofthe existing overhead to reduce the required future tree trimming may be a more feasible alternative. Recognizing how restrictive the boulevard and front lawns are on Centre Street, it is not unreasonable to assume that the cost would be near the upper end of the estimated range, namely $300 - $350,000. Stephen A. Vokes Director of Public Works SA V /wc pc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer P. Barrie, Municipal Clerk A.S. Cannella, Manager of Engineering, Public Works