Public Works Committee

HEREAS the Township of Warwick and the Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston have entered into an operational agreement for portions of Churchill Line, which has been in place for many years; AND WHEREAS this Boundary Agreement has outlined the shared responsibilities regarding maintenance, capital and operations; AND WHEREAS throughout the duration of the last 10 year agreement on Churchill Line, each municipality has undertaken substantial improvements to their section of the road including application of tar and chip and road rebuilding; AND WHEREAS throughout the duration of the last 10 year agreement on Churchill Line, despite the application of extensive road improvements by both parties, neither municipality exercised clause 7 in the proposed agreement regarding shared payment for road improvements; AND WHEREAS throughout the duration of the last 10 year agreement on Churchill Line, each municipality paid all costs associated with maintenance and improvements on its designated section of the road as per the agreement; NOW THEREFORE, the Warwick Township Public Works Committee hereby declares: THAT the practice followed for more than a decade of each municipality coverings costs for improvements to their designated section of Churchill Line be continued; AND THAT clause 7 of the proposed agreement be amended to reflect past practices as follows: "No new construction work or replacement work, over the value of $25,000, shall be commenced without notification having been first

THAT the Public Works Committee hereby adjourns. -