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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEGD-015-19Clarftwn Engineering Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: June 17, 2019 Report Number: EGD -015-19 Resolution: GG -402-19 File Number: G.10.21 By-law Number: Report Subject: Rail Safety Improvement Program Agreement Recommendations: 1. That Report EGD -015-19 be received; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Municipality of Clarington; 3. That the By-law attached to Report EGD -015-19, as Attachment 2, be approved; and 4. That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -015-19 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report EGD -015-19 Report Overview Page 2 In August, 2018 the Municipality of Clarington submitted three applications to Transport Canada for funding under their Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). Clarington has received approval for funding up to $929,704.30 for all three projects. This report is written with the intent to create a by-law authorizing staff to execute the agreement with the Government of Canada. 1. Background 1.1 The Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) provides grant and contribution funding to improve rail safety and reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities related to rail transportation. Staff monitor all level crossings in the Municipality of Clarington and each crossing is evaluated annually to determine the location(s) that meet the criteria for the RSIP funding. Based on this criteria, staff identified three level crossings in 2018 that would benefit most from the RSIP. These locations are shown on the map in Attachment 1: x Rundle Rd at CPR x Scugog St at CPR; and x Concession St East at CPR. In August 2018, the Municipality of Clarington submitted an application for funding under the RSIP for these three crossings, all of which were approved for an amount up to $929,704.30. Per the conditions of the funding program, construction needs to be complete by March 31, 2020. 1.2 The work at Rundle Rd includes the installation of new warning system including flashing lights and gates, and replacement of the crossing surface. The construction work began in the fall of 2018 and was funded by Owasco as part of their development agreement. As part of the agreement, any funds received through the RSIP would be reimbursed to the developer. The reason this crossing was selected for submission to the RSIP program was due to the significant change in traffic volumes at the crossing, which previously only had cross bucks and stop signs as crossing warning and protection. 1.3 The work at Scugog St includes geometric improvements to the roadway intersection immediately south of the grade crossing, re -configuration of the warning system on the south side of the crossing, construction of sidewalk on the west side of Scugog St through the crossing, as well as pedestrian safety improvements on both sides of the crossing. Funding for the Municipality of Clarington's share of the work was previously approved in the 2017 capital budget. The reason this crossing was selected for submission to the RSIP program was due to the operational concerns at the intersection and crossing. The current configuration can cause uncertainty for drivers regarding where to stop when the drop arms come down on the Wellington Street leg of the intersection, which has resulted in the arm hitting a car in several instances. The geometric improvements at the intersection will eliminate this confusion by removing the Wellington Street warning system, reconfiguring the intersection and placing a new warning system on Scugog Street such that it will resemble a typical standard crossing warning system. Municipality of Clarington Report EGD -015-19 Page 3 1.4 The work at Concession St East includes a new warning system with flashing lights and gates, replacement of the crossing surface, and re -paving of the road approaches. Funding for the Municipality of Clarington's share of the work will come from the Pavement Rehabilitation program. This crossing was selected for submission to the RSIP program as it was the next highest priority on our monitoring list, and has also seen increased vehicle traffic volumes which triggered the warrant for the addition of drop arms. 2. Proposal 2.1 Prior to entering an agreement, Transport Canada requires a by-law (Attachment 2) authorizing staff to execute the agreement with the Government of Canada. 3. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Finance who concurs with the recommendations. 4. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Municipality of Clarington and that the By-law, provided as Attachment 2, be approved. 5. Strategic Plan Application Not Applicable. ��r: Submitted by: Reviewed by' Anthony Cannella, Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B Director of Engineering Services CAO Staff Contact: Sean Bagshaw, Capital Works Engineer, 905-623-3379 ext.2320 or SBagshaw@clarington.net SB/ASC/RA/kb Attachments: Attachment 1 - Rail Safety Improvement Program Key Map Attachment 2 - By-law to report EGD -015-19 The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Transport Canada Canadian Pacific Railway - - -- --qmq Municipality of Clarington Attachment 2 to EGD -015-19 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2019 - Being a By-law to authorize the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington to enter into the Rail Safety Improvement Program Agreement with the Government of Canada. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporation seal, an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. BY-LAW passed in open session this th day of Adrian Foster, Mayor 2019. C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk