DocumentsStaff ReportJun 19, 2017Pages 55–56
Staff Report to Council - Closure and Disposition of Portions of Redington Road (Background and Recommendations)
Staff report recommending the closure and sale of unused portions of Redington Road north of the Trans-Canada Highway to Redington Property Group Ltd., outlining financial, legal and procedural details.
Key facts
- Proposed purchaser: Redington Property Group Ltd.; Proposed sale price: $65,000
- Subject: portions of Redington Road (never opened/vehicle-used) north of the Trans-Canada Highway; remaining portion to be built as a municipal road
- Financial implication: purchaser/developer to bear all costs of closure and disposition; City to receive $65,000
- Legal: closure requires approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure prior to bylaw adoption; option presented to give Bylaw No. 1668 readings
Staff Report to Council - Closure and Disposition of Portions of Redington Road
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Date
June 19, 2017
Department
Administration
Subject
Closure and Disposition of Portions of Redington Road
Background
The City was approached by Redington Property Group Ltd. with an offer to purchase portions of Redington Road north of the Trans-Canada Highway. Given that the subject areas of Redington Road have never been opened or used for vehicles, the City agreed to sell this land for $65,000. The attached Schedule ‘A’ outlines the proposed road closure in bold outline.
Commentary
Redington Property Group Ltd. has requested to purchase a portion of Redington Road as they intend to develop lands north and west of the road closure and use portions of the closed road for their proposed development. The portion of Redington Road not closed will be, for the first time, constructed as a municipal road open to the public.
Financial Implications
All costs associated with the closure and disposition of this portion of Redington Road would be the responsibility of the developer. Additionally, the City would receive $65,000 from the sale of this land.
Legal Implications
The closure is subject to approval from The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure prior to adoption, and no known legal barriers to the proposed closure and disposition of this portion of Redington Road.
Options
That Council;
- Give Redington Road Closure Bylaw No. 1668 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings.
OR
- Do nothing at this time, and not close Redington Road as outlined in this report.