TAMRMS#: B06
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Collector Road Budget (ENGS-002)
Notice given by: Councillor Killick
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
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That within the Municipal RMR Capital Charter ENGS-002 collector road budget, the section of St Vital Ave (only from Madonna Dr to Muir Dr), be resurfaced (vs not full road rebuild) in the most cost effective manner and this section of road resurfacing be prioritized for 2025 in advance of other scheduled work. That this resurfacing be completed in time for the June 2025 soapbox derby.
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Administration's Understanding of the Intent of the Motion:
Administration understands this motion's intent to have the planned 2025 RMR Collector Road program reprioritized to maintain the existing proposed budget within Charter ENGS-002 at the value of $1,235,000 but ensure the non-scheduled roadway of St. Vital Avenue from Madonna Drive to Muir Drive is completed, with only roadway surface repairs.
Operational or Organizational Impacts if Motion is Approved:
Current planning for roadway (Collector) RMR work has the requested segment of St Vital Avenue as a candidate for asphalt work in 2029 (in the 5 to 7-year plan). Applying funding to advance a candidate roadway for RMR response earlier in its life, typically means that there will be alternative priority candidate sites not completed that have been identified based on current state and "need" and the asset will simply be restored earlier than what was scheduled.
This motion would result in an adjustment to standard asset management practice of Transportation RMR programming that typically prioritizes annual programs on an asset "need" basis that is informed by asset condition level and cost-effective response treatments to best extend the life of the asset and ensure appropriate functionality; "right road, right treatment, right time". The requested specific scope of work for the road segment ("resurfacing" only) also suggests a portion of reduced level of work compared to ...
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