Council Report: S 48/2020
Subject: Parking Agreement with RockTech Solutions Canada - Ward 3
Reference:
- Date to Council: April 29, 2020 Author: Shawna Boakes Senior Manager, Traffic Operations & Parking Services 519-255-6247 x6791 sboakes@citywindsor.ca Public Works - Operations Report Date: March 5, 2020 Clerk’s File #: ST/13762
Mayor and Members of City Council To:
Recommendation:
That the City ENTER into an agreement with Rocktech Solutions Canada to provide parking spaces in the City’s parking garages and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and the CAO to sign the agreement on behalf of the City subject to approval as to technical content by the Executive Director of Operations, financial content by the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer and form as to the City Solicitor.
Executive Summary:
Background:
Rocktech Solutions Canada (Rocktech) and Quicken Loans Inc. are affiliated companies owned by the same holding company. Rocktech approached the City of Windsor to discuss parking needs for their new facility located at 156 Chatham Street W. After initial discussions, Rocktech requested guaranteed parking spaces as they grow their Windsor staff.
Discussion:
In 2019, RockTech began re-construction of 165 Chatham Street W with the intention of hiring approximately 50 or more staff members for a Windsor location. RockTech approached the City to enquire about parking availability in the downtown area. Administration began discussions with RockTech to provide parking at the Goyeau Street garage with overload parking at the Pelissier Street garage. RockTech requested a total of 65 spaces for staff. At the time of initial discussions, the City was able to accommodate fifty (50) spaces at Goyeau Street and fifteen (15) spaces at Pelissier Street.