Barrie Rec Guide, Spring/Summer 2020

SPRING STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
Spring street sweeping improves water quality and the environment
by removing pollutants that can be transferred to downstream
water bodies through urban run-off. The street sweeping program
also improves the cleanliness and aesthetics of City streets and
parking lots.
Sweeping usually starts in mid-April and takes approximately
10 weeks to complete. Arterial roads will be swept first followed
by residential streets. The schedule adheres to the City’s Source
Water Protection plan, which requires optimization of the use
and management of road salt, and implementation of practices
to minimize the loss of salt to the environment. Crews therefore
prioritize street sweeping in our vulnerable areas by sweeping the
roadways near the lake, the City’s drinking water protection areas,
then moving outward. Sand that is swept from roads is disposed of
in an environmentally responsible manner at the landfill site where
it is used for covering waste.
ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF SERVICES
TAX PAYMENTS – PRE-AUTHORIZED
PAYMENTS
There are 3 pre-authorized payment (PAP) plans offered to all City
of Barrie taxpayers:
1 MONTHLY (for properties NOT in arrears)
The interim bill (issued in January, and based on 50% of
the previous years annualized taxes) is divided into 5 equal
installments from January to May. The final bill (issued in May/
June) is divided into 5 equal installments from June to October
– no interim tax bill will be issued; the final tax bill will indicate
the amount of installments from June to October. Installments
are withdrawn from your bank account on the last business day
of each month.
2 DUE DATES (for properties NOT in arrears)
Withdrawals will be made on the due dates indicated on the
interim and final tax bills.
The sweeping program consists of a 3 to 4 part process as follows:
1 Flushing streets with water to move sand to the curb.
2 A mechanical sweeper capable of picking up heavy sand
deposits and debris makes a pass of the street.
(this could be a few days later)
3 A second pass of the street with a vacuum sweeper to remove
any fine material that may remain.
4 A final flush of the street with water to remove any remaining
materials from the road.
To help us provide the best service possible, please do not push sand
into piles on the road as the sweeper cannot pick them up. When
possible, please minimize residential street parking during this
process to ensure best results.
If this should happen, City staff
will note such obstructions
and will return at a later time.
If you should have any
questions regarding this
year’s spring street sweeping
program please contact Service
Barrie at (705) 726-4242 or
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca.
STREET NUMBERING REQUIREMENTS
In an emergency, seconds count. Make sure your house number is
clearly visible to First Responders.
• House numbers must be clearly visible from the road or highway
• Must be plain legible numbers on a contrasting background
(example black number on white background)
• Must be a minimum of 4 inches in height
Contact Enforcement Services for more information (705) 739-4241.
3 ARREARS - (for properties and businesses with tax arrears)
Must enter into an acceptable payment schedule with finance
staff call (705) 726-4242. Agreed-upon monthly payments
will be withdrawn on the last business day of each month. Both
be added based on existing policy. Once the tax account is
paid-to-date, taxpayer will be able to choose either “Monthly”
or “Due Date” options. Payments can also be made in person by
cash, debit card, cheque, and post-dated cheque in Service Barrie,
70 Collier Street, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Payments can also be made through any chartered bank in
Canada (include your tax stub), electronic transfer through your
financial institution (check with them for details), after hours
drop box at 70 Collier Street (cheque and stub) or mail your
payments (must be received on or before the due date to avoid
penalties and interest charges). Credit cards are not accepted for
tax payments.
THEATRES
The City of Barrie operates two theatres – Five Points Theatre
presented by Pratt Homes & Development and Georgian Theatre.
For tickets, information about upcoming shows, and theatre
rentals, please call the theatre box office at (705) 739-4228 or visit
barrie.ca/theatres.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SIGNS
Call Service Barrie at (705) 726-4242 if traffic signals are malfunctioning
or if stop or yield signs are down.
TAX INFORMATION
The City of Barrie tax information is available by contacting Service
Barrie at (705) 726-4242 or ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca.
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