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Home My WebLink AboutADMIN-12-94 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLU REPORT Meeting: Council File# Date: June 13 1994 Res. # �- Report#: ADX N_ 1 49$#; By-Law # Subject: Roadside Identification proposal - applicant Ms Sharon Broersma and Mr. Don Broersma Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. That Report ADMIN. 12 - 94 be received; 2 . That Council approve of the proposal of the Roadside I .D. presented by Ms Sharon Broersma and Mr. Don Broersma at the G. P. & A. Meeting of June 6 1994; 3 . That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement that would allow the applicants to solicit homeowners within the Municipality of Clarington with respect to the painting of house numbers of roadside curbs based on the following conditions; 4 . The approval is for the year 1994 at a cost to the property owner of $9 . 00 per location; 5 . The Director of Public Works must approve the colours to be used; 6 . The homeowners solicited be advised in the contract between the parties that the Municipality is not a party to the contract under which the work is to be done and therefore does not guarantee same; 7 . The applicant and its employees enter into a "hold harmless" agreement with the Municipality to the satisfaction of the Municipal Solicitor; and 8. That the project does not supersede By-law 90-59 . I i -CYCLER APIER PAP-R ECYCLE 1 -SISPUVED0 RECYCEEOPAPER BACKGROUND: At the General Purpose and Administration meeting of June 6 Sharon Boersma appeared in deputation requesting permission to solicit homeowners in order to paint house numbers on the roadside curbs in front of their homes thereby identifying the house number which would be of assistance to municipal vehicles providing emergency services. Committee referred the matter to the Chief Administrative Officer in an attempt to identify potential Municipal liability surrounding the program as well as future maintenance of the painted curbs. On discussing the project with the appropriate senior staff, as well as the Municipal Solicitor, it was found that there is in place By-law 90-59 which calls for the affixing of Municipal street numbers on private property. A copy of same is attached for the information of Council. It should be made clear to the participating homeowners that the painting of the numbers on the curbside would not supersede By-law #90-59 . In regards to the future maintenance of the curb painting, it should also be made clear to the property owner that there would be no ongoing maintenance by the Municipality and should there be a need to reconstruct the curb, the numbers would not be replace by the Municipality. OPINION: It is the opinion of the appropriate senior staff that the present By-law 90-59 suffices in providing the necessary identification for emergency vehicles as per notices sent by the Planning Director and Fire Chief as attached for the information of Council. However, at the same time, any additional identification may be of assistance to emergency vehicles and could be encouraged providing that the question of liability and ongoing maintenance be addressed. RECOMMENDATION: That Council enter into an agreement that would allow the project to proceed based on the recommendations of staff and that the project be reviewed by staff with a further report to Council in early 1995. Respectfully submitted, W. H Stockwe 1, Chief Administrative Officer I 1 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW NO. 90-_3 STREET NUMBERING BY-LAW WHEREAS Section 210,Subsection 106 of the Municipal Act authorizes the municipality to enact a by- law for numbering the buildings and lots along any highway in the Municipality; WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle deems it necessary in the interest of public safety that all buildings shall be identified by street numbers; WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has adopted a comprehensive street name and number system for all highways within the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Newcastle enacts as follows: 1. Any person who owns real property in the Town of Newcastle shall affix a municipal street number on his property in an appropriate place that is clearly visible from the abutting street. 2. In the event any person who does not comply with the requirement of Paragraph 1 set out in this By-law, the municipality may affix such street number and assess the cost against the property owner through taxes in accordance with Section 210(106) of the Municipal Act. 3. This By-law shall come into full force and effect on January 1st, 1991. BY-LAW read a first time this 2 6 t hday of March , 1990 BY-LAW read a second time this 26thay of March , 1990 BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 26th 'of Ma rich 1990. YOR LCLERK I i CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS RESIDENTS In accordance to Section 210, Subsection 106 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, Council of the Town of Newcastle enacted By- law No. 90-59 on March 26, 1990 whereby all property owners are required to affix street numbers on their properties. This action of Council is made in the interest of public health and safety so that in the event of emergency situations, your property can be readily identified and this would greatly assist fire fighters, police, and ambulance personnel to respond and reach you on a timely basis. Your co-operation is required to ensure the proper operation of the 911 system effective May 1 , 1991 . Any person who requires assistance in ascertaining his/her municipal street number is requested to contact either Mr. Steve Harding or Mr. Gerald Fradsham of the Planning and Development Department at 623-3379. We thank those property owners who have already installed their street numbers and strongly urge those who have not done so to take immediate action. Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., Director Mike Creighton Planning & Development Department Fire Chief C, TOWN OF NEWCASTLE I NOTICE TO ITS RESIDENTS In accordance with the Ontario Municipal Act, Chapter 302 (106) , the Town of Newcastle requires ithe posting of your municipal address for the purpose of immediate identification of your property. I The posting of your address will immediately assist All Emergency Vehicles and personnel when responding to any emergency situation at your location. In addition with the enhanced 911 telephone system which may be introduced in the Town at some future date, your address and telephone number can be displayed on the computer screen for immediate identification. This is a vital and important factor of the 911 system and cannot function effectively without your assistance. For mailing purposes only, your mu i.cipal address and your previous rural route number should be used'. For example: Mr. John Doe 4500 Third Concession Road R.R. #2 i Bowmanville, Ontario Postal Code i We thank the persons who have already installed their number and sincerely request the persons who have not, please do so immediately in the interest of public safety. I Property owners, particularly those residing in the rural area who are not aware of their municipal address should contact either Mr. Steve Harding or Mr. Gerald Fradsham of the Planning and Development Department at 623-3379. Mike Creighton Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. , Director Fire Chief Planning & Development Department Date: I I i i I i I I