Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (1 motion)
1 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
fire hydrants are a critical component of Brampton’s emergency response infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water in the event of a fire; Whereas heavy snowfall and uncleared hydrants can delay emergency response times and put lives and property at risk; Whereas Brampton Fire and Emergency Services may experience difficulty locating or accessing fire hydrants due to snow accumulation following major winter storms; and Whereas the Ontario Fire Code Regulation 213/07 requires hydrants to remain clear and unobstructed at all times, and municipalities such as Ottawa, Toronto, and Hamilton require property owners adjacent to hydrants to maintain necessary clearance around them, free from snow, and other obstructions; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to develop a by-law requiring the nearest property owner to a hydrant in Brampton to be responsible for ensuring it remains clear of snow and accessible at all times during the winter months; and Further be it resolved that staff explore appropriate enforcement measures and implement a public awareness campaign to educate residents on the importance of keeping hydrants clear for community safety.”