HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-006 - Encroachment Request - Waterloo Region Bus SheltersREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
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DATE OF MEETING:January 29, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext.7060
PREPARED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext. 7060
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward3
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DATE OF REPORT:December 17,2018
REPORT NO.:COR-19-006
SUBJECT:Encroachment Request Waterloo Region Bus Shelters
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RECOMMENDATION:
Subject to staffcomments, thatthe Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
Encroachment Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Region of Waterloo
for the placement of bus shelter and electrical conduit onthe
Block Line near Hanover Street.
BACKGROUND:
Waterloo Regionhas askedfor permission to install a transit shelter and electrical conduit which
would encroach on City landson Block Line near Hanover Street in the City of Kitchener.
REPORT:
The Regionhas requested permission to authorize the placement of bus shelterwith concrete
pads and bus shelter features about2.5 meters by 7.5 meters in size and an electrical conduit
to a hydro pole about 6.25 metres squared on City of Kitchenerproperty located on Block Line
near Hanover Street.
The Regionwill hire a contractor to install the electrical conduit and transit shelter features.
The contractor will also need to complete the work permit process through Transportation
Services, which is required for anycontractor to do .
Through the encroachment circulation process, noconcerns were raised andstaff supportthis
encroachment.
Attached isa diagram of the proposed encroachment.
***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
We do not charge the Region anyfees for such agreements.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
Standing Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab,General Manager,Corporate Services
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