HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-18-016 - Execution of Tieback/Shoring AgreementsREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:November 5, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor,519-741-2200
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PREPARED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor,519-741-2200
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WARD INVOLVED:All Wards
DATE OF REPORT:November 2, 2018
REPORT NO.:COR 18-016
SUBJECT:Execution of Tieback/Shoring Agreements
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Tieback/Shoring Agreements,
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the developers ofproperty in Kitchenerto
permit shoringandthe installation of tiebacks
allowances.
BACKGROUND:
Shoringand tiebacks arerequired to allow for constructionand development of
properties in Kitchener.In order to streamline the process toensure timing
permission for the installation of tiebacks and shoring, staff suggest that
delegated authority be granted to the Mayor andClerk to execute tieback/shoring
agreements.
REPORT:
There are several large new developments requiringshoringto ensure thetemporary
supportof the ground during the excavation and construction of the building foundation.
To achieve stability when pouring concrete foundations, tiebacks arealsonecessary.
road allowances.These are structural
elementsthat will transfer load into the ground.
For each proposed development, engineered drawings willcirculated tothe appropriate
staff and external utility companies to ensure there is no interference with underground
infrastructure, private or public.
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Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
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Further, prior to excavation, ashoring permit must be approved by the Building
Department. If shoring works cease, a cost estimate must be approved by City staff to
bring the site to a safe condition; in addition, a letter of credit must be posted according
dit Policy.
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the developer to City staff, showing the locations of tiebacks in relation to existing
y infrastructure.
Further, the Developerscontractors will monitor the vibration during the installation of
the tiebacks to ensure that any nearby infrastructure will remain unaffected.
Once the foundation of the new building is complete,the tiebacks will no longer be
required. The tiebacks do not structurally support any buildings, and therefore can be
abandoned.At that point, the tiebacks canberemoved at any point for future work under
the roadway.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C
strategic vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
schedule.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report will befor the Special
Council Meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager of Corporate Services
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