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Pub.Wks.Comm.re
upgrading pump

‘February 1 18th, 1974

should ‘be continued down to ) the DeBoviite Slough and improvements made to

“the baat aide of of ‘the road for’ the safety of children. Alderman Traboulay

stated he did. not: support either’ ‘the amendments or. the’ original motion.

Alderman Keryluic ‘stated his view ) that the comments made by Alderman Traboulay

“were unrealistic, and that the “essential work proposed should be done. Alder—
) Ranger inquired whether the Public Works Committee had considered how: to
equipment ‘into the area to clean the ditcii once the fence is installed,
‘the City: Engineer advised that the fence will not be right on the edge of
ditch so the flailer can get between the fence and the ditch.

Moved by Alderman ‘Thompson:

house-Eastern Dr.Seconded by Alderman’ Ranger:

That as recommended in a report from the Public Works Committee,

’ February 15th, 1974, the upgrading of the pump house on Eastern Drive by

installation of a larger pump and complete replacement of the existing pip-
ing and controls at a cost of $2,500.00, be approved. Carried.

Alderman Rangex referred to a previous ‘offer by the N.W. fdullah Corp-

oration to seil a pump to the City for $10,000.00, arid inquired how the

"Punip can be replaced for $2,500.00, The City Clerk advised that the offer

referred to by Alderrian Ranger ‘involved not. only the pump, but the land and

City Adm.-CUA
i Fire Service
study

the structure situated thereon as well. Alderman Ranger stated he felt he

had raised a valid point ‘that still required an answer, and that he did not

think $2,500.00 was sufficient to do the work proposed. The City Engineer

advised that quotations had been received and that the work was estimated

- tO cost approximately $2,400.00.

From the City Administrator, February 8th, 1974 advising, in regard —

to a review of fire service, that the Canadian Underwriters Association do

‘| periodic inspections and reviews of fire defences in municipalities for

their member insurance companies which become the basis for establishing fire

_ insurance rates, and that asa Tesult of discussions wi with Coqui tian on joint

fire protection. the Underwriters were contacted and it was “suggested a review
_ be carried out to bring their records up-to date. “the City Administrator,

in his report, advis sed there Ais no cost attached to this type of study as it

is carried out mainly for the information of insurance companies ; however, the

review does provide certain valuable ‘information for the city as they look

at the water, distribution ‘system as well ‘as the structure of the fire depart-

ment, manpower, fire hall location, etc., and mentioned that the Association

~ could carry out this study in the fall of this year.