Item - 2019.IE2.9

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on March 18, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.

IE2.9 - Basement Flooding Prevention - Expediting Design and RFP Processes

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Requested the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to consider expediting the design and RFP processes of the Basement Flooding Protection Program on "ready to go" projects in as early in the second quarter 2019 as possible.

Origin

(March 18, 2019) Letter from Councillor James Pasternak

Summary

Basement flooding continues to be a serious threat to property damage in many parts of the city. On 7 February 2019 Toronto Water presented the plans for the future Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP) which included projects that are starting construction in 2019 and some which are undergoing Preliminary Design (which are post Environmental Assessment and prior to RFP). The latter are likely to start construction in 2020.

Upgrading the City's water infrastructure is the most effective way the city can prevent residents from the anguish of sewer and grey water rising slowly in their basements so this is a priority. Various projects are due to be tendered. This motion simply asks staff to expedite the design and RFP process for areas ready for such.

Background Information

(March 18, 2019) Letter from Councillor James Pasternak on Basement Flooding and Prevention - Expediting Design and RFP Processes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-130827.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)