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JUL 30 4979

Mayor and Council July 26th, 1979

L.D. Pollock
City Administrator

Res Pedestrian Bridge Across Coquitlam River

With the completion of the above mentioned bridge, the Provincial
Government have asked the City to assume responsibility for the structure.’
Mayor Campbell has been made aware of certain deficiencies in the desi.gn
and is aware that the aluminum railings have been damaged by vandals. In _
its present state, the bridge would appear to be a costly maintenance under-
taking.

After discussions with the Provincial representatives, Mayor Campbell
sought to get a commitment that the Province would be responsible for repairs
for a period of five years. The attached letter has been received setting out :
the Solicitor's understanding of our position and asks for Council's concurrence
prior to the matter being discussed in Victoria. The letter sets out the provision
for the Government maintaining the bridge for a five year period, however, it
specifically excludes the Province assuming any costs for modifications to
the bridge. Council may wish to get some commitment now, in’ the event: the
railing prove to be a costly maintenance item and it may be that the railings
will require replacement with some modified design prior to the bridge being
turned over to the City in five years time.

If Council is in agreement with the proposal as outlined, we can
inform the Provincial represeatatives.

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LL.D. Pollock