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Markham receives $500,000 DECO grant; administration suggests ward allocations
Summary
City staff reported receipt of a $500,000 DECO grant and proposed allocating about $125,000 per ward for street repairs or sidewalks, with tree removal eligible when required for road work; other updates included Central Park Road resurfacing and combined sewer work on Wolcott.
City administrators reported the city received a DECO grant totaling $500,000 and discussed possible uses during the June 17 council meeting. Mayor Agpawa and Mr. Champion said staff were asked whether the city could spend roughly $125,000 in each ward for street repairs or sidewalks; tree removal would be funded when necessary to fix roads, subject to engineer recommendations. The minutes also note upcoming Central Park Road resurfacing from the Fire Station to 159th Street and combined‑sewer work on Wolcott between 161st and 163rd streets.
Mr. Champion said Public Works is working on GIS mapping for the department and that the city expects a park groundbreaking date soon. The minutes do not include a final allocation plan for the DECO grant or a schedule for specific sidewalk or tree‑removal work.
