TAMRMS#: B06
10.1
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Gravel Lot Engineering Standards
Notice given by: Councillor Hughes
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That a new service level is presented to council for approval that includes engineering standards for all city owned gravel lots, that will determine maintenance levels and status required for subterrain reconstruction of gravel parking lots.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
Administration understands that this motion gives direction to staff to develop engineering standards for gravel parking lots that would be applicable to both private and public development and to have documented levels of service associated with ongoing maintenance and asset management strategic direction for public lots.
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends "Alternative 1" to Council for consideration of approval.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Hughes gave notice on May 6, 2025.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Although the current municipal Land Use Bylaw stipulates that "a parking lot shall be designed, located and constructed such that it is hard-surfaced", there exist approximately sixteen (16) public gravel parking lot structures within the City's inventory of parking lot assets that service city facilities (buildings) and recreational services, parks, and city infrastructure, such as storm ponds.
Despite these assets being owned, operated, and maintained by the City (unless otherwise noted in a lease agreement with a tenant of the city lands), there have never been specifications within the Municipal Engineering Standards and there is no formally documented Level of Service Standards for gravel parking lot structures.
Clearly defining specifications and level of service standards would help in stakeholder communication and establish expectations that may be achie...
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