Council Report: COVID-19 ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL STATUS
Operational update on Engineering and Parks activities, including project progress and staffing adjustments during the pandemic.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT
TO: Council DATE: April 7, 2020 FROM: J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering and Parks MEETING DATE: April 14, 2020
COVID-19 ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL STATUS
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report dated April 7, 2020 from the Director of Engineering and Parks titled “COVID-19 Engineering Operational Status” be received.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS:
I concur with the recommendation.
PURPOSE OF REPORT:
The report will provide an update of current operational activities as well as any anticipated consequences resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
BACKGROUND:
Although the Town has not formally adopted their Five Year Financial Plan, it has been reviewed and will be passed within the month. Operational requirements continue and a few capital projects have been started or are in progress. A few staff have been working from home to help social distance staff at Town Hall. In addition, sanitizing protocols have been increased through our janitorial contract as well as a mid-day Town Hall cleaning by Parks staff.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Capital & Non- Core
Projects are in various stages of progress:
Completed, carried forward from 2019 or in progress:
- MacLennan Trail paving
- Eltham Road sidewalk projects having been completed.
- Portage Park stairs
- Beaumont Park access improvements
- Marler Park replacement
- Shoreline boat launch legal survey
- Road network asset inventory data collection
- Thetis Cove pump station upgrade
- GIS Technician position
- Parks fleet ½ ton pickup replacement
Remaining projects as categorized include:
| Required ($396,000) | Budget | Funding | Scheduled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle replacement - 1996 Kubota | $81,600 | Fleet Reserve | |
| Vehicle replacement 2004 Ford Ranger | $45,000 | Fleet Reserve | May |
| Vehicle replacement-2007 John Deere | $56,400 | Fleet Reserve | |
| View Royal Park water fountain | $13,000 | Gas Tax | |
| Island Hwy upgrades Hart Road to Wilfert Road | $200,000 | Casino | |
| Strategic ($246,500) | |||
| Resident tree planting program | $10,000 | Casino | June |
| Welland Legacy Park seed garden bed | $1,500 | Taxes | July |
| Pedestrian connectivity master plan | $60,000 | Casino | October |
| Island Highway LED lighting upgrade | $45,000 | Gas Tax | July |
| Development of road ends | $20,000 | Casino | May |
| Replacement program- Knollwood Park | $85,000 | Casino/Reserve/DCC | October |
| View Royal Park swing set replacement | $25,000 | Casino | June |
| Optimal ($330,000) | |||
| Stoneridge Wetland parrot feather removal | $100,000 | Reserves | August |
| Helmcken Centennial Park Master Plan | $50,000 | Casino | September |
| Town Hall lunchroom renovations | $50,000 | Casino | August |
| Six Mile Road improvements | $96,000 | Casino | August |
| Watkiss Way sidewalk - Eagle Creek to Stoneridge Drive | $25,000 | Casino | October |
| Centennial Park toilets | $4,500 | Casino | June |
| Portage Park toilets | $4,500 | Casino | June |
| Small trailer with cargo rack | $10,000 | Casino | May |
| Discretionary | |||
| Stormont Road traffic calming | $8,000 | Casino | October |
| Ready Step Roll program | $25,000 | Gas Tax | May |
Operational
At present time all contractors can fulfill their servicing requirements. Staff and contractors have started the process of ordering infrastructure related supplies such as trees, flowers, and signs etc. In addition, the process of developing tenders, quotes and maintenance programs are continuing with the intent to complete with in the 2020 operational year.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
All projects and operational activities are currently contained within the previously presented Five Year Financial Plan.
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATION:
That Council direct staff to alter the current operational and capital plans contained within the Five Year Financial Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report dated April 7, 2020 from the Director of Engineering and Parks titled “COVID-19 Engineering Operational Status” be received.
SUBMITTED BY: John Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
REVIEWED BY: Kim Anema, Chief Administrative Officer
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