Hamilton Waterfront

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November 7, 2012 - Reallocation of 2012 Downtown Block Funding (PED12206) (Wards 1, 2 and 3) (Item 8.5):

(a) That the Gore Pedestrianization Project, including a temporary closure of King Street (south side) from James Street to Hughson Street, be
extended until commencement of construction activities associated with implementation of the Gore Master Plan, and that the associated 2013 implementation cost in the amount of $19,100 be funded from the Area Rating Special Capital Re-investment Reserve Account No. 108052;

(b) That the one-time total estimated cost of $120,000 required to procure durable, modular planter boxes and planting material for the Gore Pedestrianization Project be funded from the existing Hamilton Downtown Supermarket Incentive Program Project ID 8201203515, subject to the approval of operating costs set out in Recommendation (c), below;

(c) That funding required to implement the West Harbour Shoreline Rehabilitation and Transient Docks, in the amount of $340,000, be funded from the Hamilton Downtown Supermarket Incentive Program Project ID 8201203515, subject to the approval of operating costs set out in Recommendation (e), below;

(d) That the associated annual operating cost for the West Harbour Shoreline Rehabilitation and Transient Docks, in the amount of $13,600, be referred to the 2013 Operating Budget process for consideration by City Council;

(e) That funding required to implement the continuation of a Social Navigator Pilot Extension Program, in the amount of $90,000, be funded from the
Hamilton Downtown Supermarket Incentive Program Project ID#8201203515;

(f) That funding required for the development of a Downtown Alleyway Study and Implementation of Alleyway Improvements, in the amount of $100,000, be funded from the Hamilton Downtown Supermarket Incentive Program Project ID#8201203515;

(g) That subject to the approval of recommendations (a) – (f), the Hamilton Downtown Supermarket Incentive Program Project ID#8201203515 be closed.