File #: OD1 211019    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report to Committee Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 10/13/2021 In control: Finance and Corporate Services Committee
On agenda: 10/19/2021 Final action: 10/19/2021
Title: OPEN DELEGATION BY AYLIN OZTURK OF BARRIE HEIGHTS FAMILY DENTISTRY CONCERNING WATER SERVICE REPAIRS AT 352 YONGE STREET Aylin Ozturk of Barrie Heights Family Dentistry provided an Open Delegation concerning water service repairs at 352 Yonge Street. Ms. Ozturk provided an overview on the events and infrastructure damages that occurred after the City's discovery of a water leak on the City boulevard at 352 Yonge Street. She noted that the leak did not take place on the owner's property. Ms. Ozturk discussed the City's Wastewater Billing By-law, specifically stating that it is the property owner's responsibility for any water service repairs if within the scope of a commercially zoned property. She advised of quotes received to repair the water leak at an estimated cost between $3,500 to $5,000. Ms. Ozturk expressed her concerns with the costs due to the financial hardships and strains that the business has experience as a result of the Covid pandemic and provincial restrictions. ...
Attachments: 1. Open Delegation Request - Water Service Repair 352 Yonge Street, 2. Memo - Water Leak 352 Yonge Street

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OPEN DELEGATION BY AYLIN OZTURK OF BARRIE HEIGHTS FAMILY DENTISTRY CONCERNING WATER SERVICE REPAIRS AT 352 YONGE STREET

 

Aylin Ozturk of Barrie Heights Family Dentistry provided an Open Delegation concerning water service repairs at 352 Yonge Street.

 

Ms. Ozturk provided an overview on the events and infrastructure damages that occurred after the City’s discovery of a water leak on the City boulevard at 352 Yonge Street.  She noted that the leak did not take place on the owner’s property.  Ms. Ozturk discussed the City’s Wastewater Billing By-law, specifically stating that it is the property owner’s responsibility for any water service repairs if within the scope of a commercially zoned property.  She advised of quotes received to repair the water leak at an estimated cost between $3,500 to $5,000.  Ms. Ozturk expressed her concerns with the costs due to the financial hardships and strains that the business has experience as a result of the Covid pandemic and provincial restrictions.

   

In conclusion, Ms. Ozturk requested that the Committee consider the possibility of an exemption to the by-law and financial relief.

 

Members of the Committee asked several questions to Ms. Ozturk and City staff and received responses.