Title
Revised Policy EN-01 Road Surfacing - Country Residential
Proposed Motion
That revised Policy EN-01 Road Surfacing - Country Residential be approved, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion, as presented. Approval will ensure the policy is current, is aligned with organizational priorities and better outlines Administrative functions and responsibilities related to the policy.
Purpose
To bring the current policy forward to align with current practices and ensure consistency within the organization
Summary
This update is to ensure the policy is current and structured like other newly updated policies within the County. Administration added a few definitions to provide clarity, adjusted position titles to match organizational structures and completed minor amendments to scope and applicable areas to ease confusion with Administration and rate payers.
Brief outline of the amendments is as follows:
• Definitions 1 through 9 - intended to provide clarity
• Responsibilities - updated to show General Manager of Operations has oversight and that the Director of Engineering Services has responsibility for implementation
• 1.c. Deleted last sentence as a new definition was added to provide clarity on what a Residential Development is.
• 1.d. Added information that ensures a roadway submitted for Local Improvement can actually be completed without incurring substantial preparation work ahead of paving activity.
• 1.e. Added clarity to the clause
• 2.g. Added information from Municipal Government Act that was previously not included. This is a requirement under the Municipal Government Act 226(1). It is optional to include in this policy but must be followed to have proper procedure.
• Schedule 1 - Clause 10. Added information from Municipal Government Act that was previously not included. This is a requirement under the Municipal Government Act 225 (2). It is optional to include in this policy but must be adhered to for proper procedure.
• Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 - Footer. Added information regarding protection of personal information that was previously not included. This is a requirement under the Municipal Government Act 226.2(1). It is not an option to remove from petition documents.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Municipal Government Act
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Guiding Principle 1.2 We are a region of connected communities, through infrastructure, transit, recreation facilities, trails, and technology
Guiding Principle 4.3 We ensure streamlined and modernized municipal operations and services, with a focus on customer service
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0.00
Source of Funding: n/a