Former church coversion, nearly $900K paving project among items before North Battleford council

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Comments received by the city included one submission supporting the proposal, two inquiries seeking clarification that resulted in no objections and one nearby property owner who raised concerns about potential traffic and noise impacts but did not expressly object to the application.

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Former church coversion, nearly $900K paving project among items before North Battleford council

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Administration is recommending council approve the application and allow a relaxation in the required number of parking stalls to the maximum number that can reasonably fit on the site.

The agenda also includes a recommendation to award the contract for the 2026 Parsons Paving and Drainage Rehabilitation Project.

Administration is recommending the project be awarded to K&S Asphalt Services Ltd. for $890,786.93, including PST, after the company submitted the lower of two bids received by the city.

Council is also being asked to approve a contingency of $90,000 to address unforeseen conditions, quantity variations and other unanticipated worksite issues that may arise during construction.

Several fleet replacement purchases are also slated for consideration.

Administration is recommending the purchase of a 2027 Freightliner M2-106 tandem dump truck with a 16-foot Cancade dump box and hoist for $264,454.88, including PST. The truck would replace Unit PK1334, a 2001 International 4700 3-ton dump truck that administration says is nearing the end of its service life.

Council will also consider replacing Unit PW121, a 2005 GMC 3500 dump truck currently used as a garbage truck. Administration is recommending the purchase of a 2027 Ford F-450 and related upfitting at a total cost of $128,219.43, including PST. The report states the existing vehicle has significant rust issues and more than 10,000 engine hours.

A recommendation is also before council to purchase a replacement airport plow for Unit PW152 at a cost of $26,187.30, plus GST.

The existing plow failed during runway snow-clearing operations in April and was later determined to be beyond repair following inspections by city staff, an equipment technician and the manufacturer.

Administration said a replacement plow has an estimated lead time of between 165 and 195 days and recommends ordering the equipment this year to ensure it is available for the next winter operating season.

Most of the proposed purchases and projects are already funded through previously approved capital budgets, while the airport plow would be preauthorized through the 2027 capital budget due to its lengthy delivery timeline.

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