Section 4c) of the Drainage Act allows the City Engineer to petition for the creation of a new drain. In the absence of a previous By-law, use of Section 8 of the Act for the designation of BairdAE Inc. as engineer of record will allow the work to continue to be carried out in accordance with the Act. In addition, the revised recommendation will give flexibility to the engineer of record to recommend any necessary downstream changes to the Janisse Drain, when required, to which several sections of the Talsma Drain currently outlet.

Risk Analysis:

There are no identified risks inherent with amending the resolution as proposed. Not proceeding with the change increases the risk of the project being appealed for procedural shortcomings.

Climate Change Risks

Climate Change Mitigation:

Climate Change Adaptation:

Financial Matters:

There are no costs inherent with the recommendation.

Consultations:

Halliday Pearson, BairdAE Inc.

Wira Vendrasco, Legal Department

Conclusion:

Changing the appointment of BairdAE Inc. as engineer of record under the Drainage Act for the study of the Talsma and Janisse Drains is a housekeeping measure intended to ensure compliance under the Act.

Planning Act Matters:

Approvals:

Name	Title
Fahd Mikhael	Manager of Design and Development
France Isabelle Tunks	Senior Manager of Engineering