HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2023-018THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2023-018
A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A BAYHAM BENCH PROGRAM AND BAYHAM BENCH
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP POLICY
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides a
Municipality with the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for
the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham is
desirous of continuing the Bayham Bench Program;
AND WHEREAS it is prudent to have a policy to outline the mechanisms by which
benches become sponsored;
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Bayham Bench Program Sponsorship attached hereto as Schedule "A"
and forming part of this by-law is hereby adopted;
2. AND THAT By-law No. 2016-105 is hereby repealed;
3. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 2nd DAY
OF MARCH 2O23.
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Bench Program Sponsorship Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
The Council of the Municipality of Bayham is desirous of offering a Bench Program. Benches with
a customizable plaque are able to be sponsored through an application process as outlined below.
Section 2 - Procedure
Those interested to sponsor a bench shall apply through the applicable application form provided
on the Municipal Website. Sponsors have an option to erect a new bench and plaque, or re -
sponsor an existing bench and plaque. The sponsorship cost for a new bench and a re -sponsored
bench are:
New Bench — $1,000
Re -sponsored bench — $300
New benches will consist of two painted steel frames and 5 boards at 1.8m in length.
During the application process, Sponsors shall choose their bench location from an approved list of
locations determined by the Manager of Public Works or designate and will be required to enter
into an agreement to finalize the sponsorship.
The option to re -sponsor a bench will only be available if the original purchaser does not wish to re -
sponsor. The Bayham Bench Program Sponsorship will last for a period of ten (10) years from the
date that is signed on the agreement. Owners will be contacted through the information provided
on the bench application to advise of the renewal option before being offered to new Sponsors. If
the original Sponsor does not advise of their desire to re -sponsor said bench within ten (10)
business days of being contacted by the Municipality, the bench will be considered available to
other interested parties.
Desired wording for the plaque will be provided by the Sponsor on the application form and is
subject to approval by the Municipality and spacing availability.
Sponsors will be provided a donation/tax receipt from the Municipality upon request.
Section 3 — Administration
The Bayham Bench Sponsorship Program will be coordinated by municipal staff through the
applicable application form(s) as amended as required.