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The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Committee of the Whole
COMMITTEE:
Transportation and Environmental Services
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Councillor Suzanne Marchand
SUBJECT:
Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads
Policy Update
REPORT:
RDS-2024-10
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- The purpose of this report is to outline and summarize the proposed changes to the
current Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads (MSMR) policy that have been
identified by Public Works staff. The proposed changes reflect the current winter
maintenance practices within the Roads Division.
- The Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways is an Ontario
Regulation that sets out the standards of repair for highways under municipal
jurisdiction. An amendment was made to O.Reg 239/02 on May 3, 2018. The
amendment to the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation was made through
the adoption of O.Reg 366/18 under the Municipal Act.
- The following revisions/additions to the MSMR were identified by Public Works
Department staff during their regular review of the policy:
1)
The Treatment of Icy Roadways response time change for road
classifications 3, 4, and 5.
- It is the recommendation of staff that the revised Maintenance Standards for
Municipal Roads Policy be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the revised Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads Policy be approved as
presented.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this report is to outline and summarize the proposed changes to the
current Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads (MSMR) policy that have been
identified by Public Works staff. The proposed changes reflect the current winter
maintenance practices within the Roads Division.
The Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways is an Ontario Regulation that sets
out the standards of repair for highways under municipal jurisdiction. An amendment was
made to O.Reg 239/02 on May 3, 2018. The amendment to the Maintenance Standards
Regulation was made through the adoption of O.Reg 366/18 under the Municipal Act.
The last MSMR policy update was completed by Public Works staff in 2023.
A copy of the revised policy has been attached to this report (Attachment No. 1).
The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Committee of the Whole
ANALYSIS
The following revision to the MSMR was identified by Public Works Department staff
during their regular review of the policy:
1)
The Treatment of Icy Roadways response time has been changed. The table
below shows the previous response time to the new response time.
Road Classification
Previous Response Time
New Response Time
Class 3
16 hours
8 hours
Class 4
24 hours
12 hours
Class 5
24 hours
16 hours
2)
The references to the various minimum maintenance standard regulations
(O.Reg 239/02 and O.Reg 366/18) were updated and corrected within the
policy.
The revisions to the policy, noted above, are not material and will not have an impact on
the current level of service provided by the municipality.
It is the recommendation of staff that the revised Maintenance Standards for Municipal
Roads Policy be approved.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications in approving the Maintenance Standards Policy.
This document is an outline of maintenance standards and does not represent a
financial commitment.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The recent amendments to the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation have
improved the ability of Municipalities across Ontario to defend themselves against legal
claims.
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
The approved update to the Maintenance Standards will replace the existing document
found on the Town's Webpage.
RELEVANT BACKGROUND REPORT(S)
Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 10, 2023
Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads Policy Update
RDS-2023-08
COW- Minimum Maintenance Standards Update 2023
Att 1 Road Maintenance Standards Policy 2023 update jh
The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Committee of the Whole
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
THEME 6 - Corporate Initiatives.
Objective 1: Implement Corporate action plans.
3. Continue to implement and operationalize the service excellence strategy
(internal and external).
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Prepared by:
Carmen Gignac, Public Works Administration Support in
conjunction with Tyler Haourt, Road Supervisor
Reviewed by:
Bryan Murray P.Eng, Director of Public Works
Carrie Robillard, CPA, CGA, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Approved by:
Jeff Lees, CPA, CGA, Chief Administrative Officer
COW Meeting Date:
June 12, 2024
Council Meeting Date:
July 10, 2024
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 - Updated Maintenance Standard Policy
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