Roads - Ambrose Road from Maureen Drive to

Arrowstook Road - Seneca Heights

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July 8, 1998) from the Director of Engineering, North York Civic Centre:

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:

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

2. 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