Option C:

Targeted Approach would require funds to hire a contractor at an estimated cost of $5,000 per removal plus additional time spent on inspection and monitoring by City staff. This option will likely need to be repeated at least 3 times over the next few years. This approach is not part of Public Works normal maintenance responsibilities as it does not currently affect drainage. It is also not work that would be undertaken by Parks Operations due to its location and size. Natural Areas staff could assist with inspection and monitoring of the site but this would require additional funds to be allocated for this purpose or a reduction/reprioritization in duties that would take time away from core responsibilities.

Option D:

Educate and Monitor would require additional time spent on these activities by City staff. An estimated 140 hours by both Non-union and Union staff would be required and therefore not available for core responsibilities.

Consultations:

Phong Nguy, Manager of Contracts FS Maintenance

Mark Friel, Financial Planning Administrator, Parks

Conclusion:

This report provides options for the management of invasive species on the east bank of Little River as requested in CQ #16-2019.

Planning Act Matters:

N/A

Approvals:

Name	Title
Paul Giroux	City Forester
James Chacko	Senior Manager, Parks
Jan Wilson	Commissioner – Parks, Recreation, Culture and Corporate Facilities
Joe Mancina	Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer
Onorio Colucci	Chief Administrative Officer