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REPORT TO
COUNCIL
Report Number: OES 42-04
Date: December 7, 2004
From:
Richard W. Holborn, P. Eng.
Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
Subject:
Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
-(COMRIF)
-Proposed Pickering Project
Recommendation:
That Report to Council OES 42-04 regarding the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) be received; and that Council approve the following
recommendations; and
That the Corporation of the City of Pickering is prepared to participate in COMRIF
through the submission of an application for Intake One by the application deadline
of January 10, 2005; and
That the City of Pickering's participation in COMRIF shall consist of an undertaking
of a bridge deck replacement program, at a total estimated cost of $1,730,300 and
a net estimated cost of $576,767, at the following locations as its highest priority
· Greenwood Bridge
· Bulmer Bridge
· Palmer Bridge
· Michell Bridge
· Reesor Creek Bridge;
and
That staff be given authority to prepare and submit the necessary documentation
for the on-line application including a resolution by Council; and
That the COMRIF project be identified as a Capital priority in the 2005 Capital
Budget, subject to receiving approval of funding by COMRIF.
The appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect
thereto.
Report OES 42-04
Date:
Subject:
Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
(COMRIF)
Proposed Pickering Projects
December 7, 2004
Page 2
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Executive Summary: The Federal and Provincial Governments have announced a
new funding program (COMRIF) for infrastructure renewal for municipalities with a
population of less than 250,000. The City has an opportunity to apply for funding for a
project meeting the criteria by the deadline date of January 10, 2005, subject to a Council
Resolution. Report OES 42-04 briefly discusses the details of the program and
recommends a project for Council's approval.
Financial Implications: Under COMRIF, the Governments of Canada and Ontario have
each committed up to $298 million. With municipal contributions, this program is expected
to generate approximately $900 million in infrastructure investment needs, over the
proposed three "Intakes" or phases. Unlike the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Work
Program (COIW) in 1994, there is no set allocation of funds for each municipality.
Municipalities that apply to COMRIF are in competition for project and funding approval.
The City of Pickering's project consisting of five bridge deck replacements is estimated at
$1,730,300 of which, if approved for funding, Pickering's share would be $576,767
representing one third of the cost of the project which would be financed through the
issuance of debt. Since two of the five locations are on boundary roads under joint
ownership with neighbouring municipalities, there is a potential to cost share with the other
municipality. Staff of the Operations & Emergency Services Department and the
Corporate Services Department will work together on this application as it is a very
significant source of financing the balance of the costs of $1,153,533.
Background: On Monday, November 15, 2004, the Federal and Provincial
Governments and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) announced the $900
million Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). This five-year
program of infrastructure renewal has been made available to small urban and rural
communities with a population of less than 250,000. Each partner (federal, provincial and
local municipality applicant) will share the cost of the project equally at one third each.
COMRIF is a five-year program that has been divided into three intakes. The first intake,
November 2004, has an application deadline of January 10, 2005. Intake Two and Intake
Three are anticipated for spring 2005 and spring 2006. All projects will have to be
completed by March 31, 2009. Eligible municipalities can submit only one application per
intake. This report responds to the criteria set for Intake One. As more information
becomes available for Intake Two and Intake Three, Council will be advised as to the
City's eligibility and proposed projects.
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Report OES 42-04
Date:
Subject:
Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
(COMRIF)
Proposed Pickering Projects
December 7, 2004
Page 3
The focus for Intake One COMRIF is infrastructure renewal and improvements in the
following areas:
i. Water
ii. Wastewater
iii. Local bridges and roads
iv. Solid waste management
"Green" infrastructure is COMRIF's top priority and approximately 55% of the funding has
been earmarked for projects involving water quality, sustainable communities, climate
change and innovations.
For Intake One, the projects must be considered as construction ready, meaning any
Environmental Assessment work should be complete and the project ready to proceed to
detail design, and preparation of construction drawings and contract documents.
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the
Province of Ontario. This is consistent with the requirements of the COMRIF agreement.
Costs that will be eligible for COMRIF funding must be directly related to the project and
incurred after the signing of the COMRIF agreement.
Proposed City of Pickering Project: Staff from the Operations & Emergency Services
Department met with the (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer to discuss potential projects
that were a best fit for the criteria and priorities established by COMRIF. It was decided
that a project consisting of several bridge deck replacements at a total cost of
approximately $1,730,300 would be recommended to Council.
In February 2004, the City received the results of four bridge deck condition surveys that
were undertaken by Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) in the fall of 2003. The City had also
completed a bridge deck condition survey for one additional bridge in fall 2002. The
bridges referred to are discussed in detail below.
Bulmer Bridqe Over Duffins Creek
A Bridge Deck Condition Survey was carried out in September 2002. The Bulmer Bridge
is located on the Fifth Concession Road, 0.30 km west of Greenwood Road in the City of
Pickering. The existing Bulmer Bridge, which was constructed about 1938 over the
Duffins Creek, is a 18.3 m single span concrete rigid frame bridge with a concrete deck
and an asphalt wearing surface. The deck is supported on concrete abutments
constructed normal to the road alignment. Based on the results of the inspection and
testing program of the Bulmer Bridge, it is recommended that the bridge deck be replaced,
waterproofed and paved over with hot mix asphalt. The existing concrete handrails and
curbs would be removed and the bridge deck widened to provide a minimum 7.0 m
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Subject:
Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
(COMRIF)
Proposed Pickering Projects
Date: December 7, 2004
Page 4
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between the new concrete parapet walls. The deck abutments and wingwalls should also
be restored. New guide rail with eccentric loader end treatments should also be installed
to all quadrants of the structure. The asphalt road approaches should be adjusted to the
new deck profile. The estimated costs to undertake this work and extend the service life
of the structure by 25 + years is $291,500. The bridge is on a boundary road under joint
jurisdiction with the Town of Ajax and cost sharing options will be discussed. The detail
design for the rehabilitation work and all the necessary approvals are in place.
Palmer Bridqe Over Duffins Creek
A Bridge Deck Condition Survey was carried out in October 2003. The Palmer Bridge is
located on Valley Farm Road, 0.4 km north of Finch Avenue in the City of Pickering. The
existing Palmer Bridge, which was constructed about 1965 over the Duffins Creek, is a
24.4 m single span precast concrete girder bridge with a concrete deck and an asphalt
wearing surface. The bridge deck is supported on seven lines of precast concrete girders
which are supported on concrete abutments constructed normal to the roadway alignment.
Based on the results of the inspection and resting program of the Palmer Bridge, it is
recommended that the existing asphalt wearing surface, concrete deck, concrete curbs
and handrail system be removed and replaced. A new concrete sidewalk should be
constructed along the east side of the deck. The deck joints should be eliminated at the
abutment walls and the walls restored. New guide rail eccentric loader end treatments
should be installed to all quadrants of the structure. The asphalt road approaches should
be adjusted to the new deck profile and rock protection on the southeast embankment is
required. The estimated costs to undertake this work and extend the service life of the
structure by 15 to 20 years is $453,200. The detail design for the rehabilitation work and
all the necessary approvals would have to be completed prior to tendering this project.
Greenwood Bridqe Over Duffins Creek
A Bridge Deck Condition Survey was carried out in October 2003. The Greenwood Bridge
is located on the Sixth Concession Road, 0.15 km west of Greenwood Road in the City of
Pickering. The existing Greenwood Bridge, which was constructed about 1970 over the
Duffins Creek, is a 21.3 m single span precast concrete girder bridge with a concrete deck
and concrete wearing surface. Five deep precast concrete girders are supported on
concrete abutments at a 30 degree skew to the roadway alignment. Based on the results
of the inspection and testing program of the Greenwood Bridge, it is recommended that
the existing concrete deck, curb, sidewalk and median be removed and replaced. The
deck joints should be eliminated at the abutment walls and the walls restored. New steel
beam guide rail and end treatments should be installed on the structure approaches. The
asphalt road approaches should be adjusted to the new deck profile. The estimated cost
to undertake this work and extend the service life of the structure by 15 to 20 years is
$460,900. The detail design for the rehabilitation work and all the necessary approvals
would have to be prior to tendering this project.
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Proposed Pickering Projects
Date: December 7, 2004
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Michell Bridqe Over Reesor Creek
A Bridge Condition Survey was carried out in November 2003. The Michell Bridge is
located on the Seventh Concession Road, 0.80 km west of Sideline 32 in the City of
Pickering. The existing Michell Bridge, which was constructed about 1962 over the
Reesor Creek, is 15.2 m single span concrete rigid frame bridge with a concrete deck and
a gravel wearing surface. The concrete deck is supported on concrete abutments
constructed at 30 degrees to the roadway alignment. Based on the results of the
inspection and testing program of the Michell Bridge, it is recommended that the existing
gravel wearing surface, granular base, concrete and handrail systems be removed and
replaced. The existing the concrete deck needs to be removed and replaced. The new
deck will also require waterproofing and asphalt pavement. The concrete deck soffit,
retaining walls and wingwalls are to be rehabilitated. The road approaches should be
adjusted to match the new deck profile. A new steel beam guide rail with end treatments
should be connected to the new concrete parapet walls. The estimated costs to
undertake this work and extend the service life of the structure by 15 to 20 years is
$257,400. The detail design for the rehabilitation work and all the necessary approvals
would have to be completed prior to tendering this project.
Reesor Creek Bridge
A Bridge Deck Condition Survey was carried out in November 2003. The Reesor Creek
Bridge is located on the Pickering Uxbridge Townline Road, 0.60 km east of Regional
Road 30 in the City of Pickering. The existing Reesor Creek Bridge, which was
constructed about 1940 is single span concrete slab bridge with a concrete deck
supporting a variable depth granular base and asphalt wearing surface. The concrete
deck is supported on concrete abutments constructed normal to the roadway alignment.
Based on the results of the inspection and testing program of the Reesor Creek Bridge it
is recommended that the existing asphalt wearing surface, granular base, concrete deck,
concrete curbs, concrete posts and handrail system be removed and replaced. A new
steel thrie beam guide rail needs to be constructed along the outside edges of the deck.
The new deck will also require waterproofing along with asphalt pavement. The concrete
wingwalls need to be rehabilitated and restored to original dimensions. The road
approaches need to be adjusted to match the the new deck profile. A new steel beam
guide rail with eccentric loader end treatments is to be constructed to the bridge. The
estimated costs to undertake this work and extend the life of the structure 15 to 20 years
is $267,300. The bridge is on a boundary road under joint jurisdiction with the Township
of Uxbridge and cost sharing options will be discussed. The detail design for the
rehabiltation work and all the necessary approvals would have to be completed prior to
tendering this project.
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Report OES 42-04
Subject: Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
(COMRIF)
Proposed Pickering Projects
Date:
December7,2004
Page 6
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Other Projects Considered
When considering projects that would meet the criteria and priorities set for Intake One,
there were a number of road reconstruction projects that were also considered suitable.
These projects include:
1. Valley Farm Road urbanization and Safety Improvements
2. Toy Avenue Urbanization
3. Sandy Beach Road - Bridge replacement @ Hydro Marsh
4. Seventh Concession Road - Surface Treatment
5. Appleview Road Urbanization
6. Sheppard Avenue Urbanization
$ 400,000
$ 500,000
$ 800,000
$ 850,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
Although all of the above are viable projects, it was determined that grouping five bridge
deck replacements into one project application would provide an "economies of scale"
approach to the City's failing bridge infrastructure, and an opportunity to play "catch up" in
this area of infrastructure renewal.
Application Process
The COMRIF application is an "on-line" process that staff will undertake after direction
from Council is received. One of the components to the application is a Council resolution
endorsing the project as the municipality's highest priority.
Attachments:
1. Location Maps (4)
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Report OES 42-04
Subject:
Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
(COMRIF)
Proposed Pickering Projects
Date:
December 7, 2004
Page 7
Prepared By:
Ri/ch"a~d'w. H,o,,~orn, P. Eng.
~vision Head
(.Municipal Property & Engineering
Approved / Endorsed B~y:
Everett
(Acting) Chief Adrrfi~strative Officer
Gillis Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
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