Sault Ste. Marie's Ward 2 councillors are asking for better maintenance of municipally owned laneways across the city.
In a resolution to be presented at Monday's City Council meeting, Luke Dufour and Lisa Vezeau-Allen will ask for cleaner, better-lit laneways downtown, around James Street and in all other city neighbourhoods.
The full text appears below.
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Laneway maintenance
Mover: Coun. L. Dufour
Seconder: Coun. L. Vezeau-Allen
Whereas city-owned and maintained laneways provide important access for properties immediately abutting them, for both owners and emergency vehicles; and
Whereas litter, discarded drug paraphernalia and a lack of lighting are common neighbourhood concerns regarding many laneways; and
Whereas Public Works does its best to respond to complaints in a reactive manner; and
Whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie has a downtown security pilot program with security vehicles patrolling some downtown laneways;
Now therefore be it resolved that staff be requested to work with relevant partners to develop a proactive system to ensure that laneways are clean, maintained and well lit, not just in downtown but across all neighbourhoods, including the James Street neighbourhood of the city.