Downspout Disconnection Program

Contract No. 58518 (City-Wide)

The Works and Utilities Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (September 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

That the final contract amount of $510,417.13 for Contract No. 58518 be approved.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the final contract amount of $510,471.13 for Contract No. 58518 be approved.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Contract No. 58518 for the disconnection of downspout and installation of rain barrels was awarded by the Tender Committee on April 2, 1997, to Avenue Road Roofing Limited in the amount of $434,800.00.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

To accommodate a backlog and ongoing requests for downspout disconnection, the contract that was scheduled for completion on May 29, 1998, was extended until the next contract commenced in August. There was a delay in the commencement of the next contract because of a review of the Downspout Disconnection Program by the Budget Committee. The next contract could not be tendered until the continuation of the program was confirmed.

Conclusions:

The contract that commenced in April was extended to July 24, 1998, with a final contract amount of $510,471.13, the overrun being $75,671.13. This contract cost can be accommodated in Downspout Disconnection Account No. 4031-39380-5042.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Eleanor McAteer, Environmental Services Section

Works and Emergency Services, Toronto Community Council Area

Phone: (416) 392-7763; Fax: (416) 392-1456

E-mail: "emcateer@city.toronto.on.ca".