Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Council Notebook

By Lisa Goudy


At Monday’s regular council meeting, council passed Coun. Don Mitchell’s motion to initiate a request for a local improvement project in 2013. The project deals with sidewalk construction along the west side of Ninth Avenue Northeast from Fairford Street to Stadacona Street. A report from administration stated residents have brought forward concerns regarding safety issues because of the lack of sidewalks in the area.

Administration reported that the city owns the property on the west side of Ninth Avenue Northeast from Ominica Street to Stadacona Street. The project will require a contribution from the city because the portion of the project from Fairford Street to Ominica Street involves two corner residential lots. The Saskatchewan Municipal Board regulations allow only a portion of the costs for the work to be charged to the property owner.

The construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Ninth Avenue Northeast is estimated to be $35,000. Because the words “local improvement” are used, it will be a cost shared program. The city will be required to contribute 92 per cent of the costs, which works out to $32,200. The cost of the project is to be funded from the 2013 capital budget.

Other items council considered during Monday’s meeting:

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