The funding was previously approved in principle in the 2020 8-Year Capital Budget, however the list of projects originally identified for this funding may need to be altered as a result of leveraging these funds for this grant opportunity. As the grant will not be awarded until 2021, the only funding which is not able to be confirmed as precommitted for immediate use is the 2026 funding. This is not a concern because construction will not take place until 2022, at which point the 2026 funding will fall within the required 5-year window to be precommitted for immediate use.
All capital programs are reassessed on an ongoing annual basis and where necessary, funding and or projects are realigned based on new information and/or opportunities, which may affect priority. Administration has reviewed and determined the opportunity to potentially leverage $3M in grant funding to complete the projects outlined in this report is a priority and as such recommend the use of a portion funding from these projects for the City’s matching portion.
Consultations:
Michael Cappucci – Contracts Coordinator Operations
Shawna Boakes- Senior Manager Traffic Operations and Parking
Cindy Becker – Financial Planning Administrator – PW Operations
Conclusion:
Huron Church Road is a vital corridor in the City of Windsor. If the City is successful with this application for the available Connecting Link funding it would provide the necessary funds needed to upgrade this section of roadway. Administration recommends that City Council approve the submission of this project for the current Connecting Links Program.
Planning Act Matters: N/A
Approvals:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Melissa Osborne | Senior Manager Asset Planning |
| Natasha Couvillon | Manager of Performance Financial Administration Measurement& |
| Dwayne Dawson | Executive Engineer Director Operations, Deputy City |
| Mark Winterton | City Engineer and Corporate Leader Environmental Protection and Transportation |
| Joe Mancina | Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer Corporate Leader Finance and Technology and |
| Valerie Critchley for Onorio Colucci | Chief Administrative Officer |