Item - 2016.EX15.23

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council approve the overhaul of thirty (30) Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRVs) as a Capital Project at an estimated final cost of $9.1 million.

2.  City Council approve the refurbishment of critical mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components to maintain the non-overhauled Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRVs) in a state of good repair at an operating cost of $17.5 million.

3.  City Council approve the refurbishment of critical mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components to maintain the non-overhauled Articulated Light Rail Vehicles (ALRVs) in a state of good repair at an operating cost of $7.5 million.

At its meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report entitled, "Overhaul of 30 Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRV) and Maintaining non-Overhauled Streetcars in a State of Good Repair". The Board approved the recommendation in the staff report, as follows:

It is recommended that the Toronto Transit Commission Board approve:

1.  Overhaul of thirty (30) Canadian Light Rail Vehicles (CLRVs) as a Capital Project at an estimated final cost (EFC) of $9.1 million;

2.  Refurbishment of critical mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components to maintain the non-overhauled CLRVs in a state of good repair at an operating cost of $17.5 million;

3.  Refurbishment of critical mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components to maintain the non-overhauled Articulated Light Rail Vehicles (ALRVs) in a state of good repair at an operating cost of $7.5 million;

4.  Staff to proceed with the identified work in advance of Council approval in order to meet and maintain Streetcar service;

5.  Staff to accrue costs and apply these costs to future claims allowed for in the Bombardier Transportation contract under liquidated damages; and

6.  Submission of this report to City of Toronto Council for approval.

The foregoing is forwarded for the approval of City of Toronto Council.