Title
2014 Road Maintenance Resources Report
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the attached "2014 Road Maintenance Resources Report" as presented and approve $1,035,000.00 from the 2014 Budget to fund the cost for the additional resources.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration recommends Council support the request for additional resources as presented in the 2014 Road Maintenance Resources report.
Purpose
Council requested a review of the current level of service and the road maintenance resources with the intent of improving the service level in Road Maintenance Services.
Summary
During the 2014 budget discussions and presentation, Council expressed their concern with the level of service being provided in the area of road maintenance. Direction was given to Administration to review the resources of the road maintenance service area to identify where improvements could be made to enhance the level of service. The attached report identifies areas of concern and lists the resources needed to accomplish an improvement in service level.
Administration recommends funding the cost of additional resources through the 2014 Budget however, consideration can be given to fund the (one-time) capital cost of equipment through Restricted Surplus as presented below under Financial Impact Alternative Options.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
This request supports Council's Strategic Plan under Infrastructure Goal 1: Parkland County develops and maintains high-quality infrastructure that will ensure sustainable growth and quality of life.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $520,000.00 Operating Annually plus initial capital cost of $515,000.00
Source of Funding: 2014 Budget
Alternate Option No.1
Cost: $520,000.00 Operating Annually - Source of Funding: 2014 Budget
Cost: $515,000.00 Capital Cost (one time) - Source of Funding: Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus
Alternate Option No.2
Cost: $52...
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