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CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT |
Date: |
November 17, 2004 | |
Author: |
J. Dingwall | |
Phone No.: |
604-8737118 | |
RTS No.: |
04682 | |
CC File No.: |
5768 | |
Meeting Date: |
December 14, 2004 |
TO: |
Vancouver City Council |
FROM: |
General Manager of Engineering Services |
SUBJECT: |
2005 Street Rehabilitation Program |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council approve funding of $3,000,000 in advance of the 2005 Streets Basic Capital Budget (category A-1a1) to permit early commencement of the 2005 Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program. Funding is provided from 2003-2005 borrowing authority approved by plebiscite.
COUNCIL POLICY
Funding for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of arterial roadways is approved by Council as part of the annual Streets Basic Capital Budget.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for funding in advance of the 2005 Streets Basic Capital Budget to facilitate the rehabilitation of arterial roadways.
DISCUSSION
Funding and approval for the rehabilitation of arterial roadways is usually given by Council when approving the Streets Basic Capital Budget. Funding is provided from 2003-2005 borrowing authority approved by plebiscite.
Given the significant volume of work required to maintain Vancouver=s arterial street network in its existing condition, it is necessary to schedule work early in the year. Scheduling rehabilitation work early in the year is only possible if funding is approved in advance of the Streets Basic Capital Budget, which is usually approved in late spring. Accordingly, $3 million of the City=s $3.5 million funding available in category A-1a1 (Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program) is requested in advance of the 2005 Streets Basic Capital Budget.
Once advanced funding is approved, it will be used to rehabilitate arterial streets such as Granville Street between Broadway and the Arthur Lang Bridge. Early construction, as requested by the affected business associations, benefits their local economy because traffic disruptions, loss of parking and noise associated with our work will take place in the spring instead of the summer, when they make most of their profit.
CONCLUSION
Funding of $3,000,000 is requested in advance of the Streets Basic Capital Budget for the rehabilitation of arterial roadways. If funding is approved at this time, City crews will have ample opportunities to carry out rehabilitation work planned for 2005.
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