WHEREAS farm accidents can occur in remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation;
AND WHEREAS not all rural property entrances have emergency signage;
AND WHEREAS the municipality currently has a policy in place for rural addressing.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Ontario’s Farm 911 – “The Emily Project”, to enhance emergency addresses and signage for vacant rural land;
AND THAT where any existing entrances to farm land exist within the municipality, applicants wishing to purchase a property identification number sign have the entrance permit portion of the fee waived.