May 21, 1998

Ms. Novina Wong

Clerk

City of Toronto

Station 1071, 7th Floor

Metro Hall

55 John Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5V 3C6

Dear Ms. Wong:

At its meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 1998, the Commission considered the attached report entitled, "Sheppard Subway Status Of Permits And Approvals."

The Commission received the subject report for information and approved the following:

1.That staff report on the critical path for completion of the Sheppard Subway, including tenders, site plan approvals, building permits, design work, tunnelling work and any other appropriate deadlines associated with the project; and further

2.That any site plan approval conditions which add costs beyond the approved budget for the Sheppard Subway project be forwarded to the City of Budget Committee and City Council for additional project and funding approval.

The foregoing is forwarded for the information of City of Toronto Council.

Sincerely,

Vincent Rodo

General Secretary

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Attachment

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION

REPORT NO.

MEETING DATE:May 20, 1998

SUBJECT:SHEPPARD SUBWAY

STATUS OF PERMITS AND APPROVALS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Commission receive this report for information (an update of this report will be submitted to future Commission Meetings).

FUNDING

Funds for this Sheppard Subway project expenditure are included in the TTC 1998-2002 Capital Program (as set out on pages 695-705 - Sheppard Subway Category) as approved by City of Toronto Council on April 29, 1998. This project is in jeopardy of overrunning.

BACKGROUND

As the Commission is aware, the TTC requires site plan approval, foundation permits and building permits for each Sheppard Subway construction contract. The aim is to have site plan approval and building permits within six to eight weeks of award of the construction contract. To date, the schedule for approval of the necessary permits has not been achieved due, in large part, to the introduction of site plan conditions that are not within the scope of the project budget. Site plan approval is normally required prior to the issuance of foundation and/or building permits.

Delays in obtaining the necessary permits and approvals prior to the start of construction could lead to additional project costs of approximately $2 million per month.

DISCUSSION

Exhibit 1 outlines the current status of the necessary permits and approvals for the Sheppard Subway project. The major permits and approvals which are required for each station construction contract have the potential to delay the construction if not received on schedule.

In the absence of such permits, staff are reluctantly proceeding with construction to avoid construction delays, schedule slippage and contractor claims with the resulting negative impact on the project budget and schedule. Ultimately this will cause a delay to revenue service.

Bayview Station

The necessary tree cutting permit to implement the west side location of the Hydro vaults (opposite Mallingham Court) was considered by City Council on May 13. The overall Dangreen property agreement (allows for Hydro vaults to be placed on Dangreen property) will be considered by Council on June 3. Regardless of which option is implemented, the delay in proceeding with the Hydro work has resulted in unbudgeted project costs of $47,500 to design the west side option and to condense construction time following the June3 Council meeting.

Don Mills Station

Of particular concern is the lack of site plan approval for Don Mills Station and the lack of a full building permit for construction. Only a partial foundation permit has been received to date and the site plan approval is still not resolved. Staff from North York and TTC are discussing the issue of the covered walkway (and alternative solutions to a covered walkway) taking into account the budget constraints.

Leslie Station

Also of concern is the lack of a foundation and/or building permit for Leslie Station. The construction of Leslie Station is currently 15% complete. Likewise, TTC staff are dialoguing with City staff to confirm that all issues are resolved and these permit approvals are granted at an early date.

Bessarion

The following applications have been made:

-Site Plan Application (May 6)

-Building Permit (April 30)

Yonge

The following application has been made:

-Building Permit (May 6)

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May 8, 1998

50-20-11

A08-01/237440

Attachment:Exhibit 1 - Status of Permits and Approvals for the Sheppard Subway Project

STAFF SUMMARY SHEET