Cornwall Council Information: Taxi Rules

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Cornwall Council has ordered city administration staff to prepare a report on a recent request from the Cornwall Police Commission regarding taxis and other similar land transport.

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The council referred the matter to Cornwall’s planning, development and recreation division.

In mid-June, Amanda Brisson, acting chairwoman of the police board, wrote to Mayor Justin Towndale and aldermen, saying it is common practice for municipalities to create the rules governing taxi fares, vehicle safety, insurance requirements, minimum quality standards for service. , and jurisdictional entry restrictions. She asked the city to draw up those rules and not the police commission.

Municipalities are already required to meet the integrated accessibility standards of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act to ensure that accessible taxis are available in the community and that operators charge the same fare to all passengers.

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The coarse highway salt tender has been awarded

The joint tender for the supply and delivery of winter coarse salt for the highway has been awarded for a period of two years with an option to renew for two additional periods of one year to Cargill Salt, Road Safety, at a total bid price of $890,880 for a period of one year, being the best offer that meets the specifications.

The city budgeted $754,000 in the 2024 budget for the product. The budget is based on estimated quantities and may vary depending on weather conditions. If winter control activities in 2024 are over budget, the variance may be funded from the winter control reserve.

The city to buy three ambulances

The board approved the purchase of three new ambulances from Crestline Coach Ltd. at a total estimated price of $881,900.

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Vehicles will be added to the fleet, including further modifications, for Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services.

Night shop

Council approved the temporary closure of Pitt Street from First Street to 58 Pitt St. on Friday, Aug. 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

It’s to host what will be the third annual Cornwall’s Night Market, a popular after-hours shopping experience downtown that in its first two editions has attracted dozens of vendors, large crowds and pleasant midsummer weather .

In case of rain, the event will take place at the same time next Friday (August 23).

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