Appendix B
MOU for delivery of a
Watercourse Identification Signage Program in the Don River Watershed
This MOU is made as of <insert month, date, year>.
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Town
of
And
And
WHEREAS the City of
AND WHEREAS Markham, York and TRCA are in support of
this project within the Don watershed in the Town of
THEREFORE, THE PARTIES
AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Terms
a)
It is
agreed that only key watercourse crossings along major municipal road right-of-ways
will be signed (Two signs per location, one for each direction of traffic). Buried creeks and crossings in parks will not
be signed. This could be undertaken at a
later date.
b)
Each non-regulatory
sign will include the following features:
tributary name, Don watershed identifier,
c)
20 signs at 10 locations will be
installed in Markham.
2.
Responsibilities - TRCA
a)
TRCA
will provide lists and maps of suitable locations and river names to Markham
and York for review and approval.
b)
TRCA
will coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders involved in the project
including Markham, York and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council (DWRC).
3.
Responsibilities- Single Tier and
a)
Markham
and York will approve sign locations and tributary names as proposed by the TRCA.
b)
Signs
must be produced as per the design protocols and graphic standards outlined in
Attachment 1. City of
c)
Markham
and York will ensure proper placement and installation of all signs on their
respective road right-of-ways according to their own municipal standards and
guidelines.
d)
Markham
and York will maintain and inventory of sign locations and undertake the annual
review, inspection and replacement of all signs within their jurisdictions as
part of their regular operational maintenance programs.
4.
Financial Details
a)
The
estimated cost to produce 20 signs
for the Don watershed in Markham is $2,650. Costs will be refined as the number of
locations and sign specifications are finalized.
5.
Financial Responsibilities
a)
Markham
will pay for the production of Markham signs for the Don watershed using the Don
Watershed Regeneration Council grant at an estimated cost of $1,450.
b)
Markham
and York will cover the costs of hardware and labour to install the signs in
their own jurisdictions at an estimated cost of $1,200 (labour not included).
c)
If more
signs are required, Markham, York and TRCA will consider providing additional
support subject to the availability of funds.
6.
Term of Agreement
The agreement shall commence on <insert month, day, year>, and continue for
a period of 5 years, until <insert month, day, year> at which time a new agreement may be
negotiated subject to mutual agreement
of all of the parties.
This agreement shall constitute the entire agreement among the parties
and may only be amended by written, mutual consent of each of the parties.
7.
Termination
Any of the parties may terminate this agreement by providing 30 days written
notice to the others. Upon receipt of
written notice, all parties shall be responsible for completion of work in
progress to the date of receipt of notice of termination and for payment for
work completed satisfactorily to the date of receipt of notice of termination
and costs incurred to the date of termination.
Having read and understood the terms and conditions of this memorandum
of understanding and having the authority to bind their respective
organizations, the undersigned execute the agreement on behalf of their
respective organizations.
__________________________________________ _____________
James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services, Date
_________________________________________ _____________
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner, Community and Fire Date
Services, Town of
__________________________________________ _____________
Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas, Commissioner, Date
Transportation Services,
ATTACHMENT 1: Design specifications for small and large
signs (to be provided by the City of