August 31, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Proposed Installation/Cancellation of Speed Bumps in Public Lanes. (Davenport)
Purpose:
To report on the proposed installation and cancellation of speed bumps in various public lanes.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The implementation cost of the proposed installation and cancellation of speed bumps is approximately $600.00, funds for
which are contained in the 1999 Capital Programme for Public Laneway Improvements.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)The installation of a speed bump in the public lane first west of Uxbridge Avenue, extending north from Pelham
Avenue, of the type and design noted and at the location shown on Drawing No. 421F-5409 be approved;
(2)The installation of speed bumps in the public lane system bounded by Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge
Avenue and Pelham Avenue, of the type and design noted and at the locations shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-5251 and
421F-5252 dated September, 1998, be cancelled; and
(3)The appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Comments:
Works and Emergency Services staff have received a request regarding the feasibility of installing a speed bump in the
public lane first west of Uxbridge Avenue, north from Pelham Avenue. This location meets the criteria for the installation
of speed bumps. The type and design of the speed bump to be installed is shown on attached Drawing No. 421F-5409.
Also, Councillor Betty Disero has requested that the installation of speed bumps in the public lane system bounded by
Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge Avenue and Pelham Avenue, approved as per Clause No. 42 of Report No.
14 of the Toronto Community Council and adopted by City of Toronto Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, be
cancelled. Although signage has been erected, the speed bumps have not as yet been installed. Accordingly, Drawing Nos.
421F-5251 and 421F-5252 should be deleted from the Municipal Code.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Sandra Burk, Co-ordinator, Transportation Services, 392-8750.
Director.
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