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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Report #:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
October 07,2002 Resolution ~1fJ- 38)..-tJ 2-
CSD-13-02 File #: PI '5" By-law #:
Meeting:
Date:
Subject:
Recreational Swimming - Summer Heat Conditions
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-13-02 be received.
e h P. Caruana
rector of Community Services
Reviewed by:J ~ ~
nklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
JPC/BRT*
Last Revision Date: September 27, 2002
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REPORT NO.: CSD-13-02
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 During the summer months, we experienced severe heat conditions where
the temperature exceeded 30 degrees Celsius; and high humidity in excess
of 40 degrees Celsius.
1.2 In an effort to offer relief from the heat to the residents, the Municipality
offered free swimming during regular recreational swimming periods when
the temperature would rise above 30 degrees Celsius. In addition, when
we experienced these conditions the pool recreational swimming hours
were extended to 9:00 p.m.
1.3 These actions by the Municipality were very well received by the general
public. Accordingly, the Community Services Department has adopted the
following procedure for future summer seasons when the temperature and
or humidity reach these levels.
2.0 COMMENTS
2.1 The following procedure is adhered to in order to open various Municipal
Pools to the public in the event of severe summer heat conditions as
described. (See attachment #1)
2.2 These procedures are limited to the summer months only, between July 1
and Labour Day. During this time period, summer staff resources are
sufficient to schedule the additional required hours. (Staff resources
outside of this period are limited as most of the staff are students and their
availability cannot be confirmed until late in the day. Additional hours are
limited by educational commitments.)
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-6506
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1. PURPOSE
Attachment #1 to Report CSD-13-02
To provide for procedures related to opening various Municipal Aquatics
Facilities (pools) to the public between July 1 and Labour Day, in the event of
severe summer heat conditions.
2. DEFINITION
Summer heat conditions include any weather condition such as extreme heat
where the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius; and/or the Humidex
reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
3. DECISION TO INVOKE PROCEDURE
Should the weather conditions warrant, the decision to invoke the procedure shall
be made by the by the Director of Community Services or designate.
4. OPENING OF AQUATICS FACILITIES (POOLS)
(a) The Director of Community Services may open the Municipal Aquatics
Facilities (pools) as a result of extreme heat conditions.
(b) Summer heat conditions would occur when either of the above weather
conditions exists prior to 2:00 p.m.
(c) Both temperature and humidex conditions may be confirmed by
Environment Canada through their web site (http://weatheroffice.ec.ac.ca)
or The Weather Network (http://theweathernetwork.com) for either the
Cobourg or Markham-Buttonville stations.
(d) Notwithstanding Health Protection & Promotion Act for the operation of
public pools, aquatics facilities will be open to the public free of charge
during all time periods not normally reserved for scheduled swimming
programs/classes. All swims will be public swims (adults & children)
during the severe heat conditions and the hours of operation will be
extended to 9:00 p.m.
(e) The Communications & Tourism Division of the Corporate Services
Department will provide public notice of Summer Heat Conditions through
local radio stations (Energy FM 94.9 and AM 1350 at (905) 571-0949 -
Fax (905) 571-1150 and KX96 at (905) 428-9600 - Fax (905) 686-2446.
5. WEEKENDS & STATUTORY HOLlD~YS
If necessary, on weekends and statutory holidays the Aquatics Coordinator will
consult with the Director of Community Services or designate regarding the
decision to invoke the Summer Heat Conditions policy and will contact the radio
stations as required.
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