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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2018-078 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2018-078 BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM PORT BURWELL EAST BEACH MANUAL WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham recognizes the need for a clear and concise manual concerning Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach operational procedures; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it advisable that the Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach Manual be confirmed and adopted by By-law; THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT effective upon passage the Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach Manual attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this by-law is hereby adopted; 2. AND THAT this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing thereof. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS19th DAY OF JULY 2018. ';;7(if M ' OR r' YHA 1F O-APpoj'tuni is0 tS' The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach Manual Section 1 — Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach 1.1 Address: 1 Robinson Street Port Burwell, Ontario 1.2 Contact Information: Municipality of Bayham A: 56169 Heritage Line, PO Box 160 Straffordville, ON NOJ 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 E: Bayham(c�Bayham.on.ca F: 519-866-3884 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm After Hours Municipal Emergency Contact T: 519-435-6454 1.3 In the event of an emergency contact 911. An emergency phone is located at the East Beach Washroom. The emergency phone direct dials 911. 1.4 By-law Complaints may be submitted utilizing the Municipality of Barham Confidential Municipal Law Enforcement Complaint Form. 1.5 Service Requests may be submitted utilizing the Municipality of Bayham Service Request Form. 1.6 The Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach map, attached hereto as Appendix 'A', outlines locations of safety devices and amenities. 1.7 The Municipality of Bayham will strive to maintain the Port Burwell East Beach safety devices in accordance with the Comprehensive Aquatic Safety Audit conducted by the Lifesaving Society. Section 2— Maintenance 2.1 The Municipality of Bayham may conduct daily inspections of the Port Burwell East Beach utilizing the Daily Beach Inspection Form and Daily Beach Inspection Workflow. 2.2 Through a combination of the Municipality of Bayham Public Works Department and municipal contractors the Municipality of Bayham will conduct operational activities on the Port Burwell East Beach. Section 3 —Water Quality Procedures 3.1 Southwestern Public Health conducts weekly water quality testing at public beaches from June- Labour Day. Beach water quality results are updated each week and posted on the Southwestern Public Health website. 3.2 Southwestern Public Health tests the water for E. coil bacteria, which is an indicator that there is fecal contamination present from either animal or human or both. E. coli, as well as the presence of other disease-causing organisms, can cause intestinal illness or infections of the eyes, ears, nose or throat. Weather conditions can also adversely affect water quality. If the water is cloudy from rough water or heavy rains, it may have high levels of bacteria for up to two days. The public is advised to consider recent weather conditions when deciding on whether or not to go swimming. 3.3 The recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water is set jointly by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care. 3.4 Pursuant to the Environmental Defence Blue Flag Beach requirements the Municipality of Bayham Water/Wastewater Department conducts monthly Enterococci water testing from May—September. Section 4— Record Keeping 4.1 The Municipality of Bayham will retain accurate records pertaining to the Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach. 4.2 The records referenced in Section 4.1 will include: • Daily Beach Inspection Form and Follow-up • Water Quality Information • Incident Reports • Operational Procedures 4.3 The Municipality will conduct a comprehensive review of the Municipality of Bayham Port Burwell East Beach Operational Manual every five (5) years. • roud to Fly A3g$$$ e Rag Safety&Services Th M p lity of Bayham P t B well East Beach s proud to fly the BI FI g. 3 Enloy the beach and stay safe t t' ally recogn zed tl respected award for beaches that meet str ct k -# Always sw m with a buddy am cr feria under four categor es', 5.,k '' Ile o ; », --- I Children are your respons bility-keep them a P?z+.Water quality '=gym- at armsreach - stl 3 bx' I. ihis's a natural waterfront-beware of waves and .. u'i Safety and services a uneven bottom conditions , Environmental managementr. "�c T�1ft' . - r"''•c5 r^'� • Always sw m in the des gnated swimming areas. p [ �`, - Imo;(_ # _ In an emergency call h-1-1 4i,. ,i: € -"-Env ronmental education �: <,✓,,, � • Fam lame yourself w th the nearest safety station. The Blue Flag's awarded on a yearly bass and's only valid as long as standards 'III - Please see the beach map on this board. ,y I maintained.If you see a Blue Flag flying you know the beachs clean managed 9IO;II # First A d can be found at Ne East Beach - `t austa nably meets safety and access b lily requ remerts and has excellent water qualty. 1 �''t 'i'„` f Washroom Building. - i Please help ma ep n Blue Flag standards by part'c pat ng n actio fes to protect the # _ - ' £ shoreline and keep the beach clean $ ",_ The internatonal Blue Fla pro - l g gram's run by the Fountlat' f E mental � � Education(FEE)a non-governmental organization rgan zat on based- D k Canada s Blue Flag Program is coordinated by Environmental Defence a atonal environmental charity '_`'';' w ', € €: `- ` w T'' A Blue Flag Bea h 1 ea b h. g y Th I t BI a FI C atla tl 2005 =. '`�4.� S t F 9 a t m 1- ='+s.•`'�+�.��-+,:*'t'� , Th Mas c p your f B yh m s PorC i4 9 � �-�`:^'.^r°Y,�� ��v Y Burwell East Beach on a regular bass � r 3 ✓01»€ •fi'. s Your Pay by properly I. mo.-s""`�``•. .`,�'+{�•,�«a'=' o please do g • Respect th env ron mens. • Never bury waste n the sand ncludlng g9Y y 111 z,,,,,,.,:--_ d'p c of your ng eo mg and and g �� Iry ng ecosystem and £ • Keep your pets off the beach. c garette butts _ �• dip b4 f - 1 yg - A. t al'tem k egetat'on and dr kwootl • Obey the beach rules and by-laws. • Place waste and recyelables in proper bins § t` — N ,S�tt: y ith n the b G s should be left where ) Be courteous and cons Berate[o Whenever poss ble walk,cycle carpool - a�g,W•a• " I they are-thy t b'I'ze the shoreline and £ other v s tors. or take trans t to the beach. - }'_- �- '- - ✓ \� H provide habitat for w Idlife like shorebirds, • Do not feed the birds-their feces belay the beach and its surround ngs s .. - T - '-, 1• Dogs are not permkted en Blue Flag g are bad for water quality. but please treat nature w th respect. - - ••, o -yf- beaches please keep your pets off the main y Legend ,� beach or Cake them to dog-friendly zones. j x !=tcc£?=.3;fJ f r 4!r,,.=Ae• s,,.,,,, s '.u<W1n. ., YOU nae HERE ;I' "''a `s -�"'�, 5 Th M p fty of Bayham POrt Burwell East Beach meets access b ry F' "' aT T ,,:'il: requirements by prov ding access ble parking f It' nd access to "' `_`"' '14'a '' the beach.There s a wheelchair fr endly look t p t atllacent to the The Municipality of BayhamP t B II East Beach the north shore of b aut(ul park ng lot and an access ble walkway connect ng the Pier to the Port � s` """ � v E rvrc � ���ry - n n � Lake Ere The Lake Er a ecosystem s urnque Its the shallowest and the most b-olog tally gm Burwell East Beach. , # - ,,y - diverse of all the Great Lakes The Lake Ere ecosystem naturally functionsin three distinct TIIIIIII " _ Y„ L "�> bas ns Its shovel ne'nclutles Pdnt Pelee the most southerly p t' C atla as well as ' portions of Ontario-nclud nq Port Burwell and the states of Michigan Ohio.Pennsylvan a g„' ',q"" C q I ty t Port B U E t B h' nit d eg I rly by th M ipal ty of Bayham and Southwest P bl H alth. I and New Vork w'"�"�'":°�Y' "'� - -- - '- �'v'""�#-- Canada s Blue Flag standards requ re that at least 80 per cent of the wafer quaf[y tests each year meet the prov'ndal and j i. The Blue Flag program contributes to pubf awareness of the Lake Er a shoreline Canadian guidelines of 200 cfu/100 ml of water.The most recent results are posted here and es BlueFlag.ea and www.bayham.en.ra 1 The Lake Canada nage he U measures them st den area pulat of to he Great Lakes and watershed Please refer to www.Bayhem-on.co for add f oval information on 1 people n Canada and the US making t the most densely populated of all sthe Great L upcoming environmental education activities in the community Voir should not swim Bur ng and after storms floods or heavy ra nfall.Cloudy water can or ass a d Bl of high levels of bacteria that bas n,The Lake Erie watershed supports one of the largest freshwater the pr es-n Che 'p may p a risk fo human health Before heading t [he beach check the local weather forxast and BlueFlag.w. world and provides many recreational and tour sm opportun fes due[o the presence of 1, $9 numerous beaches and extens ve wetland complexes p Mo t R cent Water Quality Read ng _ cfu/leeml vxHAttif Emergency:911 X "a"" 2 - ty ® 1zs�* 0 ,environmental cdytBwrw0) ui#ClalE st tit= EteRanb:ciinpsa2v€nrP�t,ePrnoertspt urCerttta�cO;ast;fo- EC5-11a0 defenceWebt bci te w1YQ:-bFa , #i<.v ,er8°L' cs U74i 'EnlaiE aytamP l4"hrC ,ea AAo zmity y1o'' - # glo '1 4 a r .;5'377"9'-333exr.,> Hours of Operation: ?, . _y- rdaY8. m _ .er'=, .yr f )yap. 0 =o<. 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