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Report To: Joint Committees
Date of Meeting: June 19, 2023 Report Number: PDS-042-23
Submitted By: Carlos Salazar, Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services
Reviewed By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor Resolution#: JC-069-23
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Infrastructure Canada — Active Transportation Fund — Grant Funding
Agreement Authorization
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-042-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2. That the Mayor and Clerk, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington, be authorized to execute the Active Transportation Fund grant funding
agreement for the Bowmanville Avenue Multi -Use Path from Baseline Road to Hwy.
2, between the Government of Canada and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-042-23, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-042-23
Report Overview
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The Municipality of Clarington submitted an application to Infrastructure Canada's Active
Transportation Fund for grant funding to construct a multi -use path on Bowmanville Avenue
from Baseline Road to Regional Highway 2. Clarington has received funding up to $232,560
for this initiative. The report is written to provide authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the agreement with the Government of Canada.
1. Background
1.1 The Active Transportation Fund (ATF) provides grant funding to projects aimed at
supporting a modal shift away from cars and towards active transportation, in support of
Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy. The ATF invests in projects that build
new and expanded networks of active transportation infrastructure in addition to
supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
1.2 In March 2022, the Municipality of Clarington submitted various applications for funding
from the ATF, which consisted of several infrastructure projects and the development of
a Wayfinding System Strategy (WSS) initiative (previously approved). One of the
infrastructure project applications included the construction of a 3.Om wide asphalt multi-
use path in the west boulevard of Bowmanville Avenue from Baseline Road to Regional
Hwy. 2. In January 2023, the Municipality was notified as being a successful recipient of
funding for the Bowmanville Avenue Multi -Use Path project with an upset limit of
$232,560.
1.3 The multi -use path will be constructed as part of the larger Region of Durham led road
widening and reconstruction projects along the Bowmanville Avenue Corridor. The
installation of a multi -use path along Bowmanville Avenue has many benefits, including:
• Improved safety by providing a buffered, separated facility with controlled,
protected cross rides at intersections and increased improved corridor
streetlighting.
Providing better connectivity for surrounding schools, shopping districts, parks
and the future Bowmanville GO Station and surrounding MTSA.
Providing multi -modal, non -vehicular paths of travel for adjacent subsidized
housing.
1.4 The construction of this multi -use path will be broken into two phases with an
anticipated completion date of 2026.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-042-23
2. Proposal
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2.1 Prior to entering into an agreement, Infrastructure Canada requires that a resolution be
passed authorizing the Municipality to execute the agreement with the Government of
Canada. Similar to other agreements with the Government of Canada, delegation of
authority to enter into the agreement would be given to the Mayor and Clerk.
3. Financial Considerations
3.1 Grants provide the Municipality with an external source of funding programs, services
and projects to the benefit of taxpayers. This grant was not contemplated as part of the
2023 Budget and provides an additional funding source to the Municipality.
3.2 The Municipal portion of the project will be funded from already approved funds. The
acceptance of the grant provides the Municipality with additional resources to meet the
goals of this project.
3.3 If Council does not wish to enter into the agreement, the Municipality would not be able
to receive the grant funding.
4. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAO / Treasurer who concurs with the
recommendations.
5. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of
Clarington be authorized to execute the agreement between the Government of Canada
and the Municipality of Clarington.
Staff Contact: Kevin Heathcote, Capital Works Supervisor, 905-623-3379 ext. 2302 or
kheathcote@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Not Applicable
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Infrastructure Canada — Active Transportation Fund.