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That the following motion be added for consideration as an additional item at the October 3, 2024 meeting of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, pursuant to Subsection 89 (3) of the Procedure By-law.
WHEREAS Council approved a Front-Ending Agreement (ACS2023-PRE-PS-0079) for the construction of a new roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road in the Village of Richmond on July 12, 2023, for a value of $5,209,743.06 (plus applicable H.S.T.); and
WHEREAS the approach from the east leg on Perth Street (between Meynell Road and Rochelle Drive) has been converted from a rural cross-section to an urban cross-section (with a curb) on the north side to accommodate a new sidewalk and cycling facility to benefit residents living in the developing community; and
WHEREAS with the north-side curb in place, local farmers have expressed concern that it is difficult to navigate the east approach to the roundabout with their over-sized farm equipment; and
WHEREAS there is right-of-way available on the south side of this section of Perth Street (Meynell Road to Rochelle Drive) to provide that additional width to accommodate over-sized farm equipment; and
WHEREAS staff, working with the developer’s consultant, have proposed a design modification that expands the pavement width by 2.8m on the south side of Perth Street for a distance of 250m, with some additional modifications to the constructed splitter island curbs at the roundabout, while leaving other constructed elements intact; and
WHEREAS the estimated cost for the additional works is $620,000 (plus applicable H.S.T), which includes design, construction, project management and contingency, and is fully funded through development charges; and
WHEREAS the roundabout contractor is still on site.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services Department, to amend the Front-Ending Agreement with Caivan for the design and construction of the roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue to an increased upset limit of $5,829,743.06 (plus applicable H.S.T.), in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy and with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee recommend that Council authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse the design and construction costs incurred by Caivan pursuant to the amended Front-Ending Agreement, to an increased maximum amount of $5,829,743.06 (plus applicable H.S.T.) for the roundabout at Perth Street and Meynell Road/Oldenburg Avenue, and in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in the Front-Ending Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve account 911681 FEA 2024 Perth St and Meynell/Oldenburg be increased to $5,829,743.06 (plus applicable H.S.T.), 100 per cent funded by development charges.