Public Works Committee

That the agenda for the March 23, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the February 23, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, be adopted, as presented.

That the following delegations, be received: 6.1 Jordan Verner respecting the ramifications of the days-long DARTS outage as an affected individual 6.2 James Kemp respecting Item 6.1, Delegation by Jordan Verner respecting the ramifications of DARTS service disruptions

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PW26015 2025 Year End Report on Community Bookings at Hamilton Stadium (Ward 3) 7.2 PW26023 State of the Urban Forest Report (2026) (City Wide)

That Report PW26001(c) respecting March 2026 Intersection Control List (Wards 11 and 15), be received and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: (a) That a requested Local/Local class Stop/Yield Control, BE APPROVED in the following locations: (i) in the Eastbound/Westbound direction (Warranted All-Way Stop) at the intersection of Granite Ridge Trail and Great Falls Boulevard (Ward 15); and (ii) in the Northbound/Southbound direction (Recommended All- Way Stop at the intersection of Provident Way and Solsbury Crescent/Penfold Court (Ward 11). Result: MOTION,

That the following Item BE REMOVED from the Outstanding Business List: Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 4 of 30 (i) PW25046 - Recycling Service for Non-Eligible Properties Beginning January 1, 2026 (City Wide) Added: July 7, 2025 Completed: 2026 Budget Approval Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to the principles of Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities through coordinated efforts in engineering, education, and enforcement; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Police Service supports this work through its Traffic Safety Unit and ongoing collaboration with City staff under the Strategic Road Safety Program; WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario has discontinued the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, removing an important tool used by municipalities to improve road safety; WHEREAS, the many locations in the City where Automated Speed Enforcement equipment had been deployed, or planned to have deployed, have lost the ability to mitigate speeding issues where this equipment was determined to be an efficient tool; WHEREAS, that Hamilton Police Services are therefore the only method available to the City for speed enforcement; and Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 5 of 30 WHEREAS, Automated Traffic Enforcement Reserve continues to collect revenue generated by the Red Light Camera program and this money is used to reinvest in roadway safety initiatives. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That staff be directed to report to the General Issues Committee in Q2 2026 with an updated forecast of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Reserve, including how revenues are currently allocated to roadway safety initiative

WHEREAS, Stoney Creek Little League Optimist Park, maintains two (2) baseball diamonds supporting youth baseball with fencing that is in poor condition; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the full replacement of this community asset and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of this fencing; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Landscape Architectural Services Section and completed in addition to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, resources are limited, and this work will be initiated in 2026, scheduled to be completed within 12-24 months, subject to unforeseen challenges such as procurement timing, supply chain issues, weather, etc. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the baseball diamond fencing, located at 880 Queenston Road, Stoney Creek, be approved, to be funded from the Stoney Creek Compensation Royalties (Terrapure) Reserve #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $230,000; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized and directed to execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the park pathway and basketball court located in John Santarelli Plateau Park are aging and in need of lifecycle replacement; WHEREAS, the replacement of the basketball court offers an opportunity to improve the court to a multi-use asset with the addition of built in hockey nets; WHEREAS, the playground is currently rated in ‘Fair’ condition and is nearing the end of its planned lifecycle; WHEREAS, a coordinated replacement of these park assets benefits the community with reduced park disruption; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Parks Section capital team and completed in addition to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and WHEREAS, resources are limited, and this work will be initiated in 2026, and completed within 12-24 months. This schedule may vary due to unforeseen challenges such as procurement timing, supply chain issues, weather, etc. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That replacement of the park pathway, playground, and basketball court (to be converted to a multi-sport court) in John Santarelli Park, 41 Millen Road, be approved and be funded from the Stoney Creek Compensation Royalties (Terrapure Landfill) #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $400,000 be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works Department, or designate be authorized and directed to execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the existing multi-court asset, consisting of a basketball court (1), tennis courts (2) and one open programmed space with a tennis wall at Sir Allan MacNab School, located at 145 Magnolia Drive, Hamilton, is in poor condition; WHEREAS, this multi-court asset is available through a shared use model, with a City of Hamilton maintained asset located on Hamilton Wentworth District School board lands; WHEREAS, this asset was constructed in the 1990’s and is at the end of useful life, requiring replacement; WHEREAS, the asset reconstruction provides an opportunity to reimagine the reconfiguration of the existing courts to potentially include a different provision model of tennis courts and basketball courts, and possibly dedicated pickleball amenities; WHEREAS, in consultation with the Ward 14 Councillor’s office, community engagement has been conducted which will inform the design process (within the same footprint); WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to include an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant pathway connection to the court asset as part of this project scope; WHEREAS, there is no capital funding to support the full replacement of this community asset and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of these courts; WHEREAS, this work will be undertaken by the Landscape Architectural Services Section and completed in addition to the existing work plan and ongoing projects; and Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council

WHEREAS, Eastdale Park has an extensive park pathway system connecting the surrounding community with park assets and an adjacent school; WHEREAS, the park pathways at Eastdale Park are in poor condition, and would benefit from replacement; WHEREAS, a play structure replacement is underway, which will further impact the pathway conditions through construction; and Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 10 of 30 WHEREAS, there is limited capital funding to support the full replacement of these park pathways, and additional funding is needed to support the full replacement of the park pathway system. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That replacement of the park pathways in Eastdale Park, at a cost of $100,000, to be funded from the Ward 10 Minor Maintenance Fund 4031911610 account, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation, WHEREAS, roads adjacent to parks and schools frequently see the greatest number of young pedestrians and cyclists at risk by speeding motorists; Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 11 of 30 WHEREAS, Ward 8 residents have repeatedly advocated for the installation of speed cushions on various roadways throughout their neighbourhoods to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding and cut-through traffic; WHEREAS, a petitioning process was not utilized as the Ward 8 office has discussed the provision of speed cushions on the noted roadways and sought neighbourhood support by alternative means; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on Dicenzo Drive, which have been reviewed by the Ward office. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on Dicenzo Drive at approximately 506/510 Dicenzo Drive as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s 2026 speed cushions installation program; (b) That all costs associated with the installation of traffic calming measures be funded from the Ward 8 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108058 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $3

WHEREAS, the existing Red Hill Valley Trail leads from the existing parking lot, 1045 Lawrence Road, Hamilton, connecting the Red Hill Valley Trail to the Red Hill Bowl through a pedestrian tunnel below King Street East; WHEREAS, this is an active community connection in Ward 4, that promotes active transportation through the community; WHEREAS, the pedestrian tunnel is currently lit with ceiling mounted fixtures that are showing signs of age and deterioration; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the existing ceiling mounted fixtures to LED fixtures would provide improved light output and distribution, better longevity, enhanced moisture and dust protection, reduced on-going maintenance, as well as improved safety to public utilizing the tunnel. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the replacement of the existing ceiling mounted light fixtures within the Red Hill Valley trail tunnel, 1045 Lawrence Road, Hamilton, which connects the trail to the Red Hill Bowl, be replaced with LED fixtures, to be funded from the Councillor Initiative - CP Minor Maintenance Ward 4 - 4032311604 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $6,000, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, related to pathway pedestrian tunnel lighting improvements between Red Hill Trail and Red Hill Bowl, 1045

WHEREAS, Whitedeer Park is located at 25 Whitedeer Road, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, Felker Park is located at 41 John Murray Street, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, Paramount Park is located at 1170 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, Ward 9; WHEREAS, the park pathways at Whitedeer Park, Felker Park and Paramount Park are all in need of life-cycle replacement; WHEREAS, the play structures at Whitedeer Park, Felker Park and Paramount Park are all in need of a life-cycle replacement; WHEREAS, the Parks capital program is not currently funded for these life- cycle replacements; and WHEREAS, the three identified parks are candidate sites for application of the Stoney Creek Compensation Royalties (Terrapure) reserve. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That all costs associated with park play structure and park pathway replacements at Whitedeer Park, Felker Park and Paramount Park be approved, to be funded from the Stoney Creek Compensation Royalties (Terrapure) Reserve #117036 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed a total of $725,000; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized to approve and execute any and all required agreements and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, small businesses represent 97.8% of all Canadian businesses, contributing almost half of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by the private sector and are collectively Canada’s largest employer, putting more than 5.7 million (46.8%) Canadians to work; WHEREAS, Tourism Hamilton promotes the Locke Street BIA and Westdale Village BIA as two of Hamilton’s go-to destinations; WHEREAS, the Locke Street BIA and Westdale Village BIAs have their areas open to pedestrianization July through October, for both dining and retail BIA members, to provide a safe engaging environment that promote a friendly community space for neighbours and visitors to the two BIAs; and WHEREAS, the accumulative costs of road closures far exceeds the funds available to the Locke Street and the Westdale BIAs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That a grant to the Locke Street Business Improvement Area to help support safe street closures be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309100 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $15,000; (b) That a grant to the Westdale Village Business Improvement Area to help support safe street closures be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Discretionary Account #3302309100 at an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed $15,000; Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 15 of 30 (c) That any funds alloc

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted Vision Zero approach which considers human error as part of the roadway safety equation; WHEREAS, residents on St Andrews Drive between Putting Place and 400 St Andrews Drive in Ward 5 have advocated for the installation of speed cushions to address roadway safety concerns as a result of speeding; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has not completed a traffic calming warrant for St Andrews Drive, and the Ward Councillor has opted to bypass this step in the speed cushion process due to the strong advocacy and expressed desires of local residents; WHEREAS, signatures were collected from residents resulting in support by 33 of 54 (61%) homes on St Andrews Drive between Putting Place and 400 St Andrews Drive for the installation of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure; and Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 16 of 30 WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review to select suitable speed cushion locations on St Andrews Drive, which have been reviewed by the Ward office; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install 1 speed cushion on St Andrews Drive between Putting Place and 400 St Andrews Drive at approximately #319/316 as a traffic calming measure and as part of Transportation’s 2026 speed cushions installation program; (b) That all costs associated

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to the safe and convenient operation of the transportation network through the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of all road users, Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 17 of 30 WHEREAS, the intersection of Upper Ottawa Street and Redbury Street is currently controlled by an Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) to assist pedestrians crossing Upper Ottawa Street; WHEREAS, traffic patterns on Upper Ottawa Street have evolved over time, resulting in increased vehicular volumes, and residents of the Quinndale neighbourhood have expressed concerns regarding difficulties exiting their neighbourhood at the intersection of Upper Ottawa Street and Redbury Street; WHEREAS, the IPS assists pedestrians crossing Upper Ottawa Street but does not provide signal control to facilitate vehicle movements for residents exiting the Quinndale neighbourhood; and WHEREAS, at the request of the Ward 6 Councillor’s Office, the Transportation Division completed a review of traffic operations at the intersection of Upper Ottawa Street and Redbury Street and has recommended that the existing IPS be upgraded to a full traffic control signal. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to upgrade the existing Intersection Pedestrian Signal (

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach, which recognizes that human error is inevitable and that roadway systems should be designed and managed to reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions; WHEREAS, Automated Speed Enforcement cameras operating on Upper Gage Avenue previously assisted in managing vehicle speeds and improving road safety; WHEREAS, on November 14, 2025, the City of Hamilton’s Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Program ceased operations following the Province of Ontario’s approval of Bill 56; WHEREAS, speeding remains a persistent concern for residents along Upper Gage Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Ward 6 Office has worked with the Transportation Division to identify locations along Upper Gage Avenue for the installation of digital speed signs to help promote appropriate and safe vehicle speeds. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to install four (4) permanent digital speed signs on Upper Gage Avenue in 2026 at the following approximate locations: (i) 770 Upper Gage Avenue, for the southbound lanes (ii) 728 Upper Gage Avenue, for the southbound lanes (iii) 775 Upper Gage Avenue, for the northbound lanes (iv) 729 Upper Gage Avenue, for the northbound lanes (b) That all costs associated with the installation of the four (4) permanent digital speed signs be approved, to be funded through the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton has adopted a Vision Zero approach, which recognizes that human error is inevitable and that roadway systems should be designed and managed to reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions; WHEREAS, the Ward 12 office has received concerns regarding speeding and aggressive driving on Meadowbrook Drive; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division conducted a review of Meadowbrook Drive and determined that traffic calming measures would be beneficial to enhance safety, particularly for vulnerable road users; WHEREAS, in coordination with the Ward 12 office, a safe systems-based traffic calming plan for Meadowbrook Drive has been prepared which includes a number of measures; and WHEREAS, a parentship-based investment between the Ward 12 office and the Vision Zero program has been identified to support an implementation strategy. Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 20 of 30 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized and directed to implement the following measures on Meadowbrook Drive in 2026: (i) Type D PXO and raised crosswalk at Morwick Drive (ii) Type D PXO and raised crosswalk at Tranquility Avenue (iii) Roadway reconfiguration through lane narrowings and on- street parking regulation modification (iv) Pavement marking enhancements at intersections (v) Raised crosswalk at existing stop-controlled inter

WHEREAS, Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles are used in the City of Hamilton to provide a safer environment for all road users; WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of the Strathcona and Kirkendall neighbourhoods in Ward 1 was initiated with the intent of providing a Complete Streets report identifying areas of concern and recommendations to provide a safer environment for all road users based on Vision Zero and Complete Streets principles; WHEREAS, the Complete Streets review included a focus on Traffic Calming Measures at problem locations considering road width, classification, surrounding land use, proximity to schools/playgrounds, access roads from arterials, on-street parking and other considerations; WHEREAS, extensive public consultation is integrated as part of the Ward 1 Complete Streets review process, including prior to implementation to aid in finalizing the recommendations; WHEREAS, the Ward 1 Complete Streets review is completed and includes a variety of neighborhood specific traffic calming enhancements categorized into short, medium and long-term measures; WHEREAS, implementation of the approved traffic calming enhancements require financial investment to plan and deliver the measures, which have been developed collaboratively between the Ward 1 office and the Transportation Division; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the implementation of phase 1 of the Ward 1 Complete Streets recommendations, be approved, to be funded from the Ward 1 Capital Re-Invest

WHEREAS, Ashton Road, Colgate Court, Guildwood Drive, Limeridge Road West, Napoli Court, and Vista Court, Hamilton, all in Ward 14, are in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of these roadways and therefore improve service levels and reduce maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, the Area Rating allocations for 2026 are subject to the approval of the Tax Policy report scheduled to be considered at the General Issues Committee meeting on March 25, 2026. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Public Works staff be authorized to rehabilitate the road and associated concrete works (as required) on Ashton Road, Colgate Court, Guildwood Drive, Limeridge Road West, Napoli Court, and Vista Court; (b) That all costs associated with the road resurfacing scope of work, be approved, to be funded from the Ward 14 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108064 ($713,000), the Ward 14 Minor Maintenance Account #4031911614 ($10,184), and the Ward 14 Minor Maintenance Account #4032311614 ($705,486) with an upset limit, including contingency and HST, not to exceed a total of $1,428,670, with design anticipated to commence this year and construction to be completed in 2027 for the following roads and limits: (i) Ashton Road – Mohawk Road West to Darlington Drive; (ii) Colgate Court – Clifton Downs Road to east terminus; (iii) Guildwood Drive – Upper Horning Road to Greencedar Drive; (iv) Limeridge Road West – Bonaventure Drive to Garth Street; (v) Napoli Court – Guildwood Drive to west terminus; (vi) Vi

WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to creating safe neighborhoods and vibrant communities; WHEREAS, stop signs currently exist on Racalmuto Street, but not on Upper Kenilworth Avenue, at the intersection of Upper Kenilworth Avenue and Racalmuto Street; WHEREAS, residents within the Lisgar neighbourhood have raised safety concerns with the Ward 6 Councillor’s Office regarding the intersection of Upper Kenilworth Avenue and Racalmuto Street; WHEREAS, the Transportation Division has completed a study and determined that an all-way stop at this intersection is not technically warranted; and WHEREAS, the Ward 6 Councillor wishes to proceed with the conversion of the intersection to an all-way stop based on resident concerns. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Transportation Division be authorized to install an all-way stop control at the intersection of Upper Kenilworth Avenue and Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee March 23, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-004 Page 24 of 30 Racalmuto Street, including any required civil improvements to achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance, to be implemented in 2026; (b) That Schedule 5 of the Traffic By-Law No. 01-215 be amended accordingly; (c) That all costs associated with the implementation of the all-way stop control be approved, to be funded through the Ward 6 Capital Re- Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Replacement of Goal Posts at Mohawk Sports Park Sport Field #1, 805 Upper Kenilworth Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 6). Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Mohawk Sports Park, 805 Upper Kenilworth Avenue, has many sports fields available for sports such as soccer, football, baseball, track, and cricket for many user groups to enjoy; WHEREAS, the Hamilton Hornets rugby club has played rugby at Mohawk Sports Park for close to 50 years and has seen significant growth in popularity and demand for rugby over the years without a dedicated rugby field to use; WHEREAS, Mohawk Sports Park sports field #1 (located along Upper Kenilworth Avenue) is currently equipped as a multi-sport facility, specifically soccer and football; WHEREAS, with the growth in popularity of rugby in Ontario and the influence of the Hamilton Hornets in the community, having a dedicated rugby field at Mohawk Sports Park is a welcomed improvement; and WHEREAS, the removal and replacement of the existing multi-sport goal posts on sport field #1 at Mohawk Sports Park for dedicated rugby goal posts would allow for a dedicated rugby field and the sport of rugby to continue its growth within Hamilton. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the removal and replacement of the existing multi-sport goal posts on sport field #1 at Mohawk Sports Park, 805 Upper Kenilworth Avenue, for dedicated rugby goal posts, be funded from the Ward 6 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108056 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $25,000, subject to the 2026 Area Rating allocation approval through the Please refer to the April 1, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Replacement of Existing Mag-lime Pitcher’s Mound at Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 984 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton (Ward 14) Result: MOTION,

WHEREAS, Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 984 Mohawk Road West, has many sports fields available for sports such as soccer and baseball for many user groups to enjoy; WHEREAS, Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park’s south baseball diamond (located closest to Mohawk Road West) is currently equipped with a standard pitcher’s mound made of mag-lime infield material; WHEREAS, by replacing the existing mag-lime pitcher’s mound on the south baseball diamond to a clay pitcher’s mound, it will allow for higher level of baseball played at this park location; WHEREAS, the removal and replacement of the existing mag-lime pitcher’s mound on the south baseball diamond at Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park for an improved clay pitcher’s mound would allow for baseball to continue its growth within Hamilton; and WHEREAS, the additional maintenance requirements and costs for the upgraded mound will be undertaken through the volunteer efforts of West Mountain Baseball Association to be ratified through a separate agreement. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the removal and replacement of existing mag-lime pitcher’s mound on the south baseball diamond at Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park, 984 Mohawk Road West, for an improved clay pitcher’s mound, to be funded from the Ward 14 Area Rating Reserve #108064 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $12,000, be approved; and (b) That the General Manager, Public Works or designate be authorized to approve