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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOES 32-05PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: OES32-05 Date: September 1, 2005 From: Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: Request for funding support from Toronto and Region Conservation "Fish habitat Restoration Project" in Claremont Conservation area. - File: F-4360-008-05 Recommendation: 1. that Council receive Report #OES 32-05 regarding a funding request from TRCA and, 2. that Council approve the request for funding assistance and, 3. that the amount of $10,000.00 be charged to account #2195-2712 as a Joint Funded Environmental Project. Executive Summary: The TRCA is conducting work on the Mitchell Creek and East Duffin Creek within the Claremont Conservation Area. These works are intended to improve fish habitat and Brook Trout angling through bank stabilization, riparian plantings and enhancement of in-stream covering. In the 2005 Budget, Council approved an amount of $10,000 in account 2195-2712 for joint funded Environmental Projects. This request would appear to meet the criteria as a joint funded environmental improvement project. Financial Implications: 2005 Current Budget - Account 2195-2712 - $10,000.00 Background: The City has for several years contributed funding to the Duffin Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed for preparation of Management Plans and Work Programs. Report OES32-05 Subject: Fish Habitat Restoration Project Date:. September 1, 2005 Page 2 This project was identified during this preliminary stage as an initiative for the Dufin Watershed. The request from TRCA (attached is the next step in enhancing the Duffin Watershed and improving fish habitat in Pickering. Staff recommend approval of a $10,000 grant to TRCA to demonstrate Pickering's commitment to its' natural heritage. Attachments: 1. Request letter from TRCA Director, Operations & Emergency Services EB:djb Attachment Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Cou~ ~// ~ ~ho~n'~ J. Ouir~, Chi~C/Adminis~Offic~r CORP0227-07/01 for The Living City August 10, 2005 Mr. Everett Buntsma Director of Operations and Emergency Services City of Pickering Civic Complex 1 The Esplanade Pickering, ON LlV 6K7 2 2 Z005 CITY OF PICKERING PICKERING, ONTARIO Dear Mr. Brunsma: Re: Request for Funding Support for a Fish Habitat Restoration Project Claremont Conservation Area The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is completing a Brook Trout habitat restoration project in the Claremont Conservation Area, on Mitchell Creek and the East Branch of Duffins Creek, with the objectives of stabilizing stream banks, restoring riparian vegetation and the enhancement of in-stream cover. These improvements will help to sustain Brook Trout angling opportunities for watershed residents on public lands° To assist the City of Pickering staff who will be reviewing this funding application, I am enclosing details on the projects being undertaken, a copy of the capital budget and the approval letters from Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Trout Unlimited and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources are contributing in-kind technical support to the project. Depending upon weather conditions, there are potential opportunities for City of Pickering community groups to assist with restoration plantings later this fall or early next spring. When the project is completed signs will be erected acknowledging the funding support by the City of Pickering. The budget for the two stream projects totals $49,414. TRCA is requesting that the City of Pickering contribute $10,000. Other funding sources for these projects include Conservation Authority Levy and capital grants from the Regional Municipality of Durham. If have any questions, please contact me at 416-661-6600 ext. 5385. Yours truly, Gary Bowen Duffins-Carruthers Watershed Specialist Watershed Management Division GB:jp Encl. (4) 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 66i~6898 wwwtrca. .on.ca Duffins Creek Fish Habitat 2005 Project Budget Funding Sources design study report $1,400 Mitchell's Creek gabion removal/bank $6,000 reconstruction PROJECT ADMIN $4,400 $400 $0