July 8, 1998

To:North York Community Council

From:Stan Bertoia, P.Eng.,

Director of Engineering, North York District

Subject: Roads - Ambrose Road from Maureen Drive to Arrowstook Road - Ward 12

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Ambrose Road from Maureen Drive to Arrowstook Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The estimated cost of the sidewalk is $6,000.00 and is to be financed from available funds in the 1998 Capital Budget, North York - Sidewalks & Walkways.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

a sidewalk be constructed on the west side of Ambrose Road from Maureen Drive to Arrowstook Road

the cost of the sidewalk estimated at $6,000.00 be financed from available funds in the 1998 Capital Budget, North York - Sidewalks & Walkways.

Council Reference/Background/History and

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Funds for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Ambrose Road from Protea Gardens to Maureen Drive were approved in the 1998 Capital Budget.

This Department received a request from Councillor Shiner to examine whether the sidewalk should be extended from Maureen Drive to Arrowstook Road.

There is a park on the west side of Ambrose Road between Maureen Drive and Arrowstook Road and there is a sidewalk on Arrowstook Road on the north side of the park. The extension of the sidewalk on Ambrose Road to connect with the existing sidewalk on Arrowstook Road would improve pedestrian safety and access to the park.

Conclusion:

It would be appropriate to extend the sidewalk on Ambrose Road to connect with the existing sidewalk system on Arrowstook Road.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Stan Bertoia, P.Eng.

Director of Engineering, North York District

Tel: 416-395-6235

Fax: 416-395-0349

E-Mail: sbertoia@city.north-york.on.ca