HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-12-020 - Agreement for GRT bus shelters signs benches on CiREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
February 6, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Lesley MacDonald, City Solicitor and Director of Legal
Services
PREPARED BY:
Lesley MacDonald, City Solicitor and Director of Legal
Services
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: January 30, 2012
REPORT NO.: FCS-12-020
SUBJECT:
Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for
GRT bus shelters, signs and benches on City road
allowances
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo with respect to installation and maintenance of; and
indemnification related to Grand River Transit bus shelters, signs and benches located
on City road allowances.”
BACKGROUND:
The Region assumed the responsibility for the operation of the Kitchener Transit System as of
January 1, 2000. In order to facilitate the various changes to the Transit System it makes sense
to enter into one agreement dealing with the various components of the transit operation as they
encroach on City of Kitchener road allowances.
REPORT:
GRT is responsible either directly or indirectly for the installation and maintenance of all existing
and new bus shelters, signs, and benches. These structures are predominantly located on City
road allowances. A consolidated agreement is being suggested to formalize the installation and
maintenance of these structures by GRT. The agreement would address the City’s consent to
the construction or presence of the structures and would indemnify the City from any claims or
future claims arising from the construction, presence and maintenance of the structures.
Ultimately the City reserves the right to request relocation or removal of the structure if there are
any identified safety or obstruction issues, as well as relocation necessitated as a result of
changes to the road pattern as determined by the City
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Region is responsible for all costs associated with the installation and maintenance of bus
shelters, signs and benches and would be responsible for any relocation so required above.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not applicable.
CONCLUSION:
It is appropriate for the Mayor and Clerk to execute a consolidated Agreement with the Region
to address Grand River Transit bus shelters, signs and benches located on City road
allowances.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
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