Outdoor Facility User Guide

Outdoor Facility User Guide
2016
A guide to the outdoor places
and spaces in the
Municipality of Clarington
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................. 2
Outdoor Facility User Guide .................................................................................................. 4
Park Etiquette .................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 5
Allocation ........................................................................................................................... 5
General Policies .................................................................................................................... 6
Smoking ............................................................................................................................ 6
Liquor ................................................................................................................................ 7
BBQ and Campfires .......................................................................................................... 7
Baseball Fields...................................................................................................................... 8
Sports Fields ......................................................................................................................... 9
Splash Pads ........................................................................................................................ 10
Skateboard Parks ............................................................................................................... 11
Gazebos ............................................................................................................................. 12
Rotary Park ..................................................................................................................... 12
Tooley’s Mill Park, Courtice ............................................................................................. 12
Orono Library .................................................................................................................. 13
Ina Brown Parkette, Newtonville...................................................................................... 13
Newcastle Village Community Hall .................................................................................. 13
Washrooms ......................................................................................................................... 14
Parking ................................................................................................................................ 14
Fees .................................................................................................................................... 15
Field Lights.......................................................................................................................... 16
Payments, Cancellations and Refunds ............................................................................... 17
Full Season Use .............................................................................................................. 17
Occasional Use ............................................................................................................... 17
Tournaments ................................................................................................................... 18
How to Apply ................................................................................................................... 18
Facility Permit Application ............................................................................................... 19
Field Closures ..................................................................................................................... 21
South Courtice - Artificial Turf Field .................................................................................... 22
Rules and Regulations .................................................................................................... 22
Special Events .................................................................................................................... 24
Inflatables ........................................................................................................................ 24
Special Events Permit Application ................................................................................... 25
Municipality of Clarington Mobile Accessible Stage ............................................................ 28
Rental of Mobile Accessible Stage: ................................................................................. 28
Mobile Accessible Stage Policies........................................................................................ 29
Rules and Regulations .................................................................................................... 29
Insurance......................................................................................................................... 30
Delivery and Set Up ........................................................................................................ 31
Weather Related Policies ................................................................................................ 31
Cancellation Policy .......................................................................................................... 32
Liability Policy .................................................................................................................. 32
Mobile Accessible Stage Rental Fee (DRAFT):............................................................... 33
Stage Rental Fee ......................................................................................................... 33
Rental Allocation Priorities: .......................................................................................... 33
Mobile Stage Rental Application ......................................................................................... 34
Parks Amenities Chart ........................................................................................................ 35
Parks By-law 2006-126 ....................................................................................................... 43
Outdoor Facility User Guide
The Municipality of Clarington currently has over 106 hectares (262 acres) of developed
parkland as well as an expanding trail network in the Bowmanville Creek Valley, the Soper
Creek Valley and along the waterfront.
Open space areas such as the Sydney B. Rutherford Woods Walk, the Bowmanville Creek
Valley, the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area and Camp 30 provide excellent passive
recreational opportunities.
The Municipal parks system is comprised of:
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District parks
District parks serve the entire Municipality such as Port Darlington East Beach Park.
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Community parks
Community parks serve the needs of a series of neighbourhoods providing outdoor
recreation facilities. Clarington Fields is a community park.
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Neighbourhood parks
Neighbourhood parks serve the needs of surrounding residents. Typically built with
new subdivision and provide playgrounds, walkways, seating areas, and may have
an unlit sports field such as Rosswell Park and Longworth Park.
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Hamlet parks
Hamlet parks provide recreational facilities for hamlets and the surrounding rural
community.
Park Etiquette
We encourage you to respect and protect these lands at all times by following some basic
tips.
 Obey all signs posted in the park
 Stay on designated trails and respect all trail users
 Put litter in its place in the containers provided.
 Do not put household trash in park garbage cans
 Keep dogs on leashes (unless you are in the leash free park) and do not let pets
roam free
 Pick up your dog's waste - take it home and put it in your trash
 Leave wildlife alone - the Ontario Ministry of Environment has more information on
living with wildlife
 Do not disturb, remove or plant vegetation
 Remember, encroachment on public property is prohibited
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Your co-operation will help us to reduce maintenance costs and maintain the integrity of our
greenspaces now and for future generations.
Purpose
The Municipality of Clarington schedules the use of various municipally owned or operated
outdoor facilities by issuing “facility permits.” The purpose of a facility permit is as follows:
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Approves use of a specific facility for a defined purpose
Ensures exclusive use of a specific facility by the permit holder on certain dates
and times
Assures that the facility will be prepared for the permit date and time
Is an agreement, which binds the permit holder to certain conditions in return for the
above provisions
Allocation
The Municipality of Clarington acknowledges the tax-based contribution provided by its
residents toward the development and operation of recreation and sports fields, and
recognizes that residents will always receive priority over non-residents in the allocation of
outdoor facilities.
Applications will be processed according to the following priority levels:
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8.
Full Season youth league games
Full season adult league games
Youth league tournaments
Adult league tournaments
Single game requests
Adult invitation tournaments
Youth practices
Adult practices
Non-residential will be defined by the following:
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Any individual that does not reside within Clarington or a Clarington resident booking
on behalf of a non-resident group or team;
Any groups that are not affiliated with a Clarington Community Organization
Any team/clubs that do not have regular schedule of seasonal field permits in
Clarington.
General Policies
Smoking
In January of 2015, the government of Ontario amended the Smoke Free Ontario Act to
include the following amendments to the legislation:
“Starting January 1, 2015, smoking is no longer allowed at publicly-owned outdoor
sporting areas, spectator areas, sporting areas and public areas within 20 metres
of any point of the edge of the sporting or spectator areas.”
This applies to spaces:
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Owned by the province, a municipality, colleges and universities;
Used primarily for sports such as soccer, football, basketball, baseball, beach
volleyball or skateboarding;
Open to the pubic whether or not a fee is charged to enter.
“Starting January 1, 2015, smoking is no longer permitted on children’s
playgrounds or in public spaces within 20 metres of a playground (“smoke-free area).”
A children’s playground is:
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An area primarily used for children’s recreation and equipped with children’s play
equipment such as:
o Slides
o Swings
o Climbing apparatuses
o Splash pads
o Wading pools or
o Sandboxes
An area that is open to the public at no cost or for a fee
It is the responsibility of the owner, operator or the person in charge to ensure that smoking
laws are followed. They are required to:
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Give notice to the public that smoking is prohibited in the smoke-free area;
Post “no smoking” signs at entrances and exits to the smoke-free area, in
appropriate locations and in sufficient numbers, to ensure the public is aware that
smoking is not permitted.
Ensure that persons do not smoke in the smoke-free area.
Ensure that a person who refuses to comply with the prohibition of smoking does not
remain in the smoke-free area.
You, as the permit holder, are considered the “person in charge” during your permitted
date/time.
Liquor
Alcohol is not allowed at any outdoor Municipal facility unless authorized by the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario. Proof of licence will be required prior to the issuing of any
permits. All Municipal policies regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol on municipal
property must be adhered to.
BBQ and Campfires
Municipality of Clarington Parks By-Law 2006-126, Part III – Park Use, Section 11.
Campfires and Barbecues states:
While in any park, no person shall:
a) Light, build, or stoke an open fire or bonfire unless authorized by permit;
b) Use charcoal or solid fueled portable barbecues unless authorized by permit or
where posted to allow same;
c) Use fuel other than charcoal or briquettes in stationary barbecues; or
d) Leave a barbeque or campfire without extinguishing the fire and ensure the embers
are cold.
Baseball Fields
There are currently 27 baseball fields within the Municipality of Clarington. The following list
shows the appropriate age classification for each diamond.
Park
Division
Age
Courtice West Park
Highland Park
Penfound Park
Roswell Park
Stuart Park
Argent Park
Bowmanville Memorial N
Bowmanville Memorial S*
Clarington Fields*
Elephant Hill Park E/W
Garnet B. Rickard Complex*
Longworth Park
Lord Elgin Park E/W
Optimist Park
Rhonda Park
Soper Creek Park*
Edward Street Park
Harvey Jackson Memorial
Orono Park
Tyrone Park
Burketon Park
Pee Wee
Mosquito
Adult
Mosquito
Mosquito
Adult
Mosquito
Adult
4 Adult diamonds
Mosquito/Pee Wee
2 Adult diamonds
Adult
Mosquito
Mosquito
Mosquito/Pee Wee
Adult
Mosquito
2 adult
Pee Wee
Adult
Adult
13 and under
11 and under
*denotes lights available
11 and under
11 and under
11 and under
13 and under
11 and under
11 and under
13 and under
11 and under
13 and under
Sports Fields
There are currently 41 sport and soccer fields within the Municipality of Clarington. The
following list shows the appropriate age classification for each field.
Field
Size
Courtice Memorial Park
Courtice Community Complex
Courtice South Arena*
Darlington Hydro Fields *
Highland Park
Penfound Park
Roswell Park
Zion Park (Mitchells Corners)
Baseline Park
Baxter Park
Clarington Fields *
Darlington Sports Centre (Hampton)
Elliott Memorial Park (Hampton)
Green Park
Guildwood Park
Optimist Park (Waverley Rd)
Westside Drive Park
Newcastle Memorial Park
Pearce Farm Park
Walbridge Park
Solina Park
Tyrone Park
Burketon Park
1 mini
1 mini
1 adult & 1 artificial turf
3 adult & 2 mini
1 mini
1 mini
1 mini
*denotes lights available
1 mini & 1 adult
1 mini
1 mini
1 multi, 2 adult & 2 mini
1 adult
1 adult
1 adult
1 adult
2 mini & 1 adult
1 adult
1 mini
1 adult
1 adult
2 adult
1 mini & 2 adult
1 adult & 1 mini
Splash Pads
There are 14 splash pads throughout the Municipality for your enjoyment. Splash pads are
open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These facilities will open the last week of June and close Labour Day weekend. All
open/close dates are approximate and weather dependant.
Splash pads are located at the following parks:
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Bowmanville Memorial
Guildwood Park
West Side Park
Avondale Park
Rosswell Park
Pearce Farm Park
Walbridge Park
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Harry Gay Park
Baxter Park
Harvey Jones Parkette
Longworth Park
Darlington Each Beach Park
Orono Park
Skateboard Parks
There are four dedicated skateboard parks within the Municipality of Clarington:
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Rob Piontek Skatepark located at the Courtice
Community Complex (Courtice)
Carson Elliott Memorial Skatepark located at the Garnet
B. Rickard Recreation Complex (Bowmanville)
Darlington Sports Complex (Hampton)
Orono Park (Orono)
The skateboard parks are unsupervised. All boarders should be
aware that they are using the park's facilities at their own risk.
The Municipality of Clarington is not responsible for any losses,
damages or injuries resulting from use of the skate parks.
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Come dressed with the proper safety equipment.
Take turns and be courteous.
Place garbage in the containers provided.
Only use the park during posted hours of operations.
Dry surfaces are safer. Avoid skateboarding on wet or icy
surfaces.
Gazebos
Several locations throughout Clarington have gazebos available for your next special event
or private function.
Rotary Park
Located in the heart of
Bowmanville the gazebo at Rotary
Park is ideally located for special
events.
192 Queen Street, Bowmanville
Tooley’s Mill Park, Courtice
Located in the river valley off Old
Kingston Road, just south of
Highway 2 and west of Prestonvale
Road, the park was originally the
site of a mill built in 1874.
71 Old Kingston Road, Courtice
Orono Library
Located on the grounds adjacent
to the Orono Library at 39 Pine
Street, Orono
Ina Brown Parkette,
Newtonville
Newtonville Mill Street,
Newtonville, ON
Newcastle Village
Community Hall
Located adjacent to the
Newcastle Hall at 20 King
Avenue, Newcastle
Washrooms
All users should be aware in advance of facilities where washrooms are available. We ask
all groups to inform their members and especially visiting team members of the washroom
status of the facility.
Washrooms are available at the following locations:
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Courtice Community Complex*
South Courtice Arena*
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex*
Bowmanville Memorial Park
Port Darlington East Beach Park
Rotary Park
Orono Park
Solina Park
* washroom availability subject to building operational hours
Port-o-Potties are available at the following locations (seasonal):
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Harvey Jackson Memorial Park
Soper Creek Park
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Darlington Hydro Fields
Clarington Fields
Elephant Hill Park
Rosswell Park
Parking
Facility users should be aware that parking space is limited in some locations. In
recognition of this, all groups are asked to observe the following parking guidelines:
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Obey all ‘NO PARKING” signs;
Do not park on or block private property;
Consider forming car pools where possible; and
Make use of any available nearby off-street parking.
Fees
Youth
2015
$7 per/hr
2016
$7.50 per/hr
2017
$8 per/hr
2018
$8.50 per/hr
Adult
$21 per/hr
$22 per/hr
$23 per/hr
$24 per/hr
Lights
$35 per/hr or
$36 per/hr or
$37 per/hr or
$38 per/hr or
$75 per/evening $75 per/evening $75 per/evening $80 per/evening
Baseball
Tournaments
$150 + light fee
if required
$150 + light fee
if required
$150 + light fee
if required
$150 + light fee
if required
Special
Events
$30 per/hr
$30 per/hr
$30 per/hr
$30 per/hr
NonResident
$40 per/hr
$41 per/hr
$42 per/hr
$43 per/hr
NonResident
Tournament
$300
$300
$300
$300
per/field/per day per/field/per day per/field/per day per/field/per day
+ lights
+ lights
+ lights
+ lights
Tournament fees apply to adult tournaments only
Artificial Turf Field
Youth
2015
$80 per/hr
2016
$81 per/hr
2017
$82 per/hr
2018
$83 per/hr
Adult
$115 per/hr
$116 per/hr
$117 per/hr
$118 per/hr
Lights
NonResident
$35 per/hr or
$36 per/hr or
$37 per/hr or
$38 per/hr or
$75 per/evening $75 per/evening $75 per/evening $80 per/evening
$150 per/hr
$155 per/hr
$160 per/hr
$165 per/hr
Non-residential Fees will apply to:
a) any individual that does not reside within Clarington or a resident booking on behalf
of a non-resident group or team;
b) Any groups that are not affiliated with a Clarington Community Organization;
c) Any teams/clubs that do not have a regular schedule of seasonal field permits in
Clarington.
Tournament fees will include use of the field from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. plus 2 field drags.
Field Lights
Use of lights on diamonds is accessed through a key lock/push button system. Leagues
with scheduled games will be able to push the “on” button to activate the lights. If
mechanical light failure or inclement weather conditions render the diamond unsuitable for
use, contact the Operations Department at 905-263-2291 by the next business day.
Groups not following this process will be charged for lights.
Lights are available at the following field locations:
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Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (2) diamonds
Soper Creek (1) diamond
Memorial Park South (1) diamond
Clarington Fields (5) = 1 sports field, 4 diamonds
Orono Park (1) diamond
Kendal Community Park (1) diamond
Hydro Fields (2) soccer
South Courtice Arena 2 = (1) soccer (1) Artificial Turf Field
Effective January 1, 2015 lights will be charged on the following schedule:
Month
On
Off
May
7:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
June & July
8:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
August
7:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
September & October
6:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Lights at Soper Creek will be turned off by 10:30 p.m.
Light times and fees will automatically be added to permit requests on the above noted
schedule.
Payments, Cancellations and Refunds
Full Season Use
1. Payments may be made in cash, cheque or debit card. Cheques are to be made
payable to the Municipality of Clarington. Payment can be made at Municipality of
Clarington Administrative Centre, Finance Department, 40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville or at the Operations Depot 2320 Taunton Road, Hampton. Municipality
of Clarington Leagues will be invoiced monthly if payment is not received prior to
use.
2. Any request for a refund or usage fees arising from cancellation by the permit holder
must be made in writing and received by the Operations Department a minimum of
five (5) business days in advance of any date affected. Refunds will be issued after
the final permit date.
3. The fee for all services, lights and fields, will be indicated on the permit at the start of
the season.
4. PERMITS WILL NOT BE MAILED OR E-MAILED. If a permit is not signed for your
league or group you will not have permission to use the facilities. Unauthorized use
of permitted parks may result in loss of existing permit or By-Law Enforcement fines.
5. You will be advised on the availability and when to pick up your permits. Our office
hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. during July and
August. Our telephone number is 905-263-2291 or fax 905-263-4433; our email
address is operations@clarington.net .
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6. Schedules including playoffs shall be submitted to the Operations Department no
later than May 1.
7. Permits not signed by May 15 will be re-allocated. To cancel this permit or a day on
the permit the Operations Department must receive written notification no less than
five business days prior to the date stated on the permit.
Occasional Use
1. Payments may be made by cash, cheque or debit card at the Municipality of
Clarington Administrative Centre, Finance Department, 40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville or at the Operations Depot 2320 Taunton Road, Hampton.
2. Any request for a refund or usage fees arising from cancellation by the permit holder
must be made in writing and received by the Operations Department a minimum of
five (5) business days in advance of any date affected. Refunds will be issued after
the final permit date.
3. The fee for all services, lights and fields will be indicated on the permit.
4. PERMITS WILL NOT BE MAILED OR E-MAILED. If a permit is not signed for your
league or group you will not have permission to use the facilities. Unauthorized use
of permitted parks may result in loss of existing permit or By-Law Enforcement fines.
5. You will be advised on the availability when to pick up your permit.
6. Permits not signed and paid for five business days prior to date of use will be reallocated.
Tournaments
1. Tournament fees must be paid a minimum of 10 business days prior to the event
date and are due in full or the event will be cancelled. A schedule of games is also
required at this time.
2. In the event that inclement weather forces alteration and/or cancellation of your
tournament, you are required to give full details of your schedule revisions in writing,
to the Operations Department within 48 hours. This will allow for appropriate fee
adjustments to be made. If written notice is not received by the deadline tournament
fees will not be refunded.
How to Apply
You must be 18 years of age or older to apply for a permit.
To apply for the use of an outdoor facility you are required to complete a permit
application form.
The deadline for submitting applications for occasional usage, picnics, tournament and
special event usage is one month in advance.
The deadline for submitting full season usage is the first Friday in April.
Applications received on or before the established deadline will be reviewed according to
the criteria outlined on page 2.
Applications for OCCASIONAL USAGE (other than tournaments and special events) must
be submitted a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the date(s) being requested.
When completing the permit application, the following must be indicated clearly and
accurately:
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d)
The number of ball diamonds/soccer fields, etc. required at each facility requested;
The date and time(s) required at each facility;
Whether or not you require the use of floodlights, where available; and
Contact, name, address and telephone number.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Operations Department
Facility Permit Application
Please Print
Mail To:
Operations Department
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Deliver To:
Operations Department
2320 Taunton Road
Hampton, ON L0B 1J0
Fax 905-263-4433
Purpose of Use: ___________________________________________________________
Facility
Date(s)
Time(s)
Rental Rate
Accommodation, Special Equipment & Privileges:
Group Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________
(Must be 18 years or over)
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________
Alternate Contact: _________________________________________________________
Estimated Attendance: ______________________________________________________
The permit holder agrees to be responsible for payment of any applicable rental charge that
becomes due to the Municipality of Clarington under this permit. Payment in advance with
post-dated cheques due before permit date. The permit for facility and rental dates is valid
only when an authorized representative of the Operations Department signs the
application.
Signature of person in charge: ______________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Operations Department Authorization: _______________________________________
Date Issued: _________________________
Terms and Conditions
By signing this contract, the undersigned has read, understands and agrees to each
of the terms and conditions listed below:
1. To comply with the regulations hereof and enforce such regulations.
2. To obtain and maintain in full force and effect, a commercial general liability
insurance policy in the amount of at least TWO MILLION ($2,000,000) DOLLARS
naming the Municipality of Clarington as an additional insured thereon. A certificate
of insurance shall be provided to the Municipality of Clarington evidencing such coverage
upon execution of the permit.
3. To indemnify and save harmless the Municipality of Clarington and its staff and agendas
from any and all suits, demands, torts and actions of any kind which may be brought
against its staff or agents, which may arise as a result of the Permit Holder’s use under this
rental agreement.
4. To comply with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations at all times.
5. To provide competent supervision of the facility and section to which this contract applies.
6. To be responsible for all loss and/or damage arising out of the use of this facility or section.
7. That the keeping, use or sale of alcoholic beverages within the facility or section, except
when specifically authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGO)
(formerly LLBO) and Municipality of Clarington is prohibited.
8. NOTE: Drinking in public parks without a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
of Ontario (formerly LLBO) is illegal. We ask that you and your organization promote a zero
tolerance from alcohol at your events. In the event of alcohol being consumed during your
permitted event the permit will be suspended for that night for the remainder of the season.
9. To comply with any orders and direction of the Operations Department Staff. Rowdiness,
verbal or otherwise, will not be tolerated.
10. That no person shall use the facility except for the purpose specified herein. NO time,
function, event or use shall be substituted without prior approval by the Operations
Department.
11. To pay all associated charges relating to this permit.
12. That vehicles shall be parked in the designated spaces.
13. That this permit is not transferable.
14. That the Operations Department reserves the right to cancel any permit temporarily or
permanently.
15. That this permit is not valid unless signed by the appropriate Director or authorized
representative of the Operations Department.
16. To cancel this permit, the Operations Department must receive written notification no less
than fifteen (15) business days prior to the date stated on the permit or all charges continue
to apply.
17. To comply with and adhere to the Municipality of Clarington’s By-law 2006-126 dealing with
the use, regulation, protection and governing of parks in the Municipality of Clarington.
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Print Name:
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Staff _____
Field Closures
The field closure policy has been put in place to enhance the health and safety for users
and to protect the conditions of the sports fields.
Sports fields in the Municipality of Clarington will be considered unplayable if one of the
following conditions exists:
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Pooling of water on the surface of the field/diamond
Water sponging up around your feet when walking on the field/diamond
Weather conditions
Any risk related issue
If one of these conditions occurs, the sports field or diamond will be considered unplayable
and the field will be closed. The Municipality continues to have exclusive rights to cancel
any games booked due to any reason deemed acceptable by the Municipality.
Should teams arrive at a field and one of these conditions exist or develop during the
course of play they are asked not to play on the sports field/diamond. Several factors
should be considered, including the safety of the participants, the liability through accidents
or injuries and the expense of sports field/diamond repairs and maintenance.
If the permit holder ignores the unplayable conditions:
1. The permit holder may be required to pay for all damages to the sport field/diamond
arising from the abuse to the facility;
2. The permit holder will be held liable and responsible for accidents or injuries incurred
because of conditions; and
3. The permit holder may have their permit suspended or revoked for any future use of
sports fields/diamonds.
In the event of field closure, the Operations Department will make the determination not
later than 2:30 p.m. An email notification will be sent to all user group representatives and
individuals holding valid permits for that date and notification will be posted to
www.clarington.net . Users should contact the Operations Department to make
arrangements to reschedule cancelled dates on the next business day. In the event that
rescheduling is not feasible, a credit for the date(s) affected will be issued.
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If any game(s) are cancelled due to weather conditions after 3 pm or during non-business
hours users must notify the Operations Department within 48 hours of the required
cancellation. Rescheduling or credits will be arranged.
South Courtice - Artificial Turf Field
To protect the field surface and to maximize the life of the field, every team official, player,
spectator, and parent should be aware of the following rules and regulations for use of the
artificial turf field.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct and behaviour of players and spectators on the
field.
Rules and Regulations
General:
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The facility is available to rent for approved uses only (ie: soccer, field lacrosse,
football, rugby and ultimate Frisbee). No casual use is allowed.
Facility users must not enter the field prior to their permitted time and should leave
the field five minutes before their end time to allow transition between groups.
Only players, officials and coaches are permitted on the turf.
Animals are prohibited on the turf.
Staff must be immediately alerted to any instance of blood or vomit on the field.
Please call Clarington Operations at 905-263-2291. In case of after-hours
emergency, please call 905-623-5126.
Food and Beverage:
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Only water in non-breakable containers is permitted on the turf.
No food is permitted on the turf, including gum, sunflower seeds and nuts.
Turf Care:
Staking of sharp objects (including flags, shade structures and tents) into the turf is
prohibited.
 Marking, painting or taping on any surface is strictly prohibited.
 Substances that may stain the turf, such as ointments or sunscreen must be kept at
player benches or outside the fenced area.
Footwear on artificial turf fields must be moulded rubber cleats, turf shoes or running
shoes. Metal cleats and screw-in plastic cleats are forbidden.
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The Artificial Turf Sport Field Rules
and Regulations are in effect at all
times and apply to everyone using the
field. Permit holders will be liable for
suspension of field privileges if the
rules are not followed.
Inclement Weather:
The artificial turf fields are open rain or shine. Artificial turf fields will only close in an
instance of thunder and/or lightning.
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In the event that thunder and/or lightning occurs prior to the contract start time,
Operations staff will disallow play on the artificial turf. Groups will be required to
wait for a period of 30 minutes without thunder.
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In the event that thunder and/or lightning occurs after the permitted game has
started, game officials will follow established protocol from the individual sport
governing body.
Special Events
A “special event” means a cultural, recreational, educational or similar event including
fairs, festivals and carnivals
A special event is defined as a one-time, annual or infrequently occurring event on
Municipality of Clarington property that is reserved for exclusive use and whose scope
may include the following:
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Celebration of a specific theme
Has a pre-determined opening and closing date/time
Is available to the community at large
Fundraising events designed to generate revenue for non-profit organizations
Note: activities not meeting these criteria may still be permitted to occur as private
rental functions and may still be subject to some or all of the policies, procedures and
requirements outlined.
Inflatables
Amusement devises such as bouncy castles, zipline rides and revolving rides are just
some examples of amusement devices covered by the Technical Standards & Safety
Authority (TSSA) in Ontario. As an event organizer, it is your responsibility to ensure
that the company providing your amusement devise can provide the following safety
documents. These documents will be required prior to the issuance of your permit.
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TSSA Amusement Device licence issued to the owner for the current year that
acknowledges the owner’s understanding to operate a device per Ontario Safety
Laws and Regulations;
TSSA Amusement Device Permit (one per device) which displays a TSSA
inspector’s identification, date and signature and confirms the devise has been
inspected by TSSA for the current operation season;
Amusement Device Permit Number for Each Device physically attached to
each ride or device;
Certified Amusement Device Mechanic on staff, who is in compliance with the
requirements of Ontario Regulation 187/03 for the Certification of Mechanics;
Proof of $2,000,000 Liability Insurance specific to the operation of amusement
rides. This is in addition to the Certificate of Insurance required to obtain a facility
permit.
All devices or rides must be inspected when first installed and prior to being operated in
Ontario.
A site inspection will be conducted by the Director of Operations or his designate on the
day of set up prior to the opening of the event. All documentation will be required prior
to completion of inspection. Failure to provide required documentation may result in no
permit being issued.
Special Events Permit Application
Pre-consultation service and assistance in completing this form is available by contacting
the Municipality of Clarington Operations Department at 905-263-2291 or email
operations@clarington.net
Event Information:
Event name:
35T
35T
Event location:
Description of Event (provide as much detail as possible)
Expected Attendance:
Annual Event
__Yes
Proposed Dates:
Hours of Operation:
Set up date:
Set up time:
Tear down date:
Tear down time:
__No
Applicant Information:
Name of Organization:
Mailing Address
Phone:
Fax:
Applicant must have signing authority for Organization
Applicant:
Email
Phone
Event Contact (if different from applicant)
Primary Contact
Cell:
Secondary Contact
Cell:
The undersigned has read and hereby warrants and represents that he/she has
sufficient power, authority and capacity to bind the applicant with his/her signature.
Applicant Signature: _____________________ Date of Application: _______________
Please indicate what is involved in your event – Be as complete as possible with
your answers
A.
Applicant Information:
Organization please answer the following:
1. Is your group a Charitable Organization?
If yes, does it have a Charitable Donation Number?
2. Is your group a Non-Profit Organization?
Yes
No
Yes ________
Yes
No
If yes please provide proof _________________________________________
B.
Will you be requesting use of the Mobile Stage
Yes
No
If yes, please complete and submit Mobile Stage Rental Application Form
C.
Will you require Road Closure?
Yes
No
Please be advised you are required to complete a separate Special Events
permit obtained from the Engineering Services Department.
D.
Food, Alcohol and Goods/Merchandise
1. Will goods and/or merchandise be sold?
Yes
No
2. Will goods and/or merchandise be given away?
Yes
No
3. Will there be food and non-alcoholic beverages at your event
Yes
No
4. Will there be food and alcoholic beverages at your event
Yes
No
Please note:
You are required to obtain Durham Region Health Department approval if your
event is serving/selling food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Events including alcohol are required to obtain a valid permit for liquor sales and must
adhere to all Municipal Alcohol policies.
E.
Site Plan
Please provide a detailed site plan drawing for your event
F.
Installation of Tents/Structures (ie inflatables, tents etc)
1. Do you plan to erect any tents or other structures during your event?
Yes No
If yes, please specify for what purpose. Note that tents over 60m 2 require Building
Department approval. Each amusement ride/inflatable requires a TSSA
certificate.
P
P
G.
Washroom Facilities
Will you be installing portable facilities?
Yes
No
H.
Will you be selling tickets to your event?
Yes
No
I.
Do you require vehicle access to site?
Yes
No
J.
Do you require access to electrical power?
Yes
No
K.
Please provide details of waste management plan.
Municipality of Clarington Mobile Accessible Stage
Rental of Mobile Accessible Stage:
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The stage is available for rental from May 1 to October 31.
The stage is available in multiple deck configuration from band shell (6m X 7m)
to full sized (12m X 7m) with wind walls on three (3) sides.
Rental will include:
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Delivery and pick up of Mobile Accessible Stage by Municipal Staff;
Set up and take down of Mobile Accessible Stage by Municipal Staff;
Municipal Staff will remain on site for duration of the rental.
Mobile Accessible Stage Policies
Rules and Regulations
Municipal Staff is required for:
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All set up and tear down
Transport of the stage to and from the site
Stage hydraulics, breaker boxes and any other stage mechanicals
Will be operated by Operations Department Staff only
Renter represents to the Municipality that:
i.
The person(s) signing this Rental Agreement has (have) been duly authorized to
do so on Lessee’s behalf;
ii.
by entering into this Rental Agreement, renter will not violate any law or other
agreement to which it is a party; and
Renter is not aware of anything that will have a material negative effect on
his/her ability to satisfy its obligations under this Agreement.
iii.
No alterations may be made to the stage. Decorations or banners may be attached only
through the holes in the canopy ends or the truss beneath the stage deck by plastic
cable ties, string or rope only. Covering stage graphics is prohibited. Banners and/or
skirts must be pre-approved a minimum of 1 week before installation
Renters must provide proof of all relevant and required additional permits prior to
issuance of stage permit. (I.e. road closure, event permit, building permit and
engineering certificate etc.)
Renter shall use the Equipment in a careful and prudent manner and in accordance
with the Municipality or the manufacturer’s specifications and not for any unlawful
purpose and shall, at their own expense, comply with and conform to all federal,
provincial, municipal and other laws, ordinances and regulations in any way relating to
the possession, use or maintenance of the Equipment.
Renter shall use the Equipment for its own use. Renter shall not sublet or part with
possession or control of the Equipment or permit its use by any person other than
Renter or employees or agents of Renter who are qualified and competent to use the
Equipment.
Renter is responsible to ensure that the use of any tobacco products, alcoholic
beverages or other intoxicating substances is not permitted on the stage.
Equipment must be carried or rolled, not slid across the Stage floor.
If rental requires the stage to be on location outdoors overnight, stage must be secured
by Operations Department staff only. The stage will be re-opened the following day by
Operations Department staff only. The renter is responsible for the security of the stage
at all times.
Renter is responsible to ensure that all activities are properly controlled and supervised
to prevent damage to the stage.
In the event that the stage malfunctions or fails to operate, or is lost, stolen, damaged in
any way or for any other reason is not available or suitable for return, Renter shall
promptly notify the attending competent worked of such event. Renter shall promptly
notify the Municipality of Clarington of any accident or incident which is or can be a
basis of a claim by or against the Municipality. These provisions in no way affect or
replace any notice that Lessee is or may be required to give to its insurer or any other
person.
An external power source, when required, is the responsibility of the renter.
All electrical installation must be acceptable to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
This may be determined by a direct inspection.
Insurance
Renter shall, at its own expense, place and maintain with insurers acceptable to the
Municipality of Clarington:
a) comprehensive all risks insurance on the Equipment for its full replacement
value, such insurance to include:
i.
ii.
iii.
the Municipality of Clarington as additional insured
a loss payable clause in favour of the Municipality of Clarington as first
payee; and
a waiver of subrogation in favour of the Municipality of Clarington; and
b) general public liability and property damage insurance with limits of liability equal
to at least two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence (or such greater
amount as the Municipality may require from time to time), and such insurance
shall:
i.
ii.
iii.
extend to all liabilities of Renter arising out of its use or possession of the
Equipment
name the Municipality of Clarington as additional insured; and
include a cross-liability which insures each person insured there under in
the same manner and to the same extent as if a separate policy had been
issued to each.
All insurance policies shall contain endorsements providing that:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
thirty (30) days’ written notice shall be given to the Municipality of Clarington
before a policy lapses or is materially altered or cancelled
coverage shall be primary and not contributor
the Municipality of Clarington’s interest as additional insured shall not be
invalidated or otherwise affected by any act or omission, deliberate, negligent or
otherwise of Renter or its agents, servants or employees
the Municipality of Clarington shall not be responsible for payment of any
premium; and
the Municipality may elect to have all proceeds of loss payable only to itself.
One (1) week prior to the Delivery Date, Renter shall supply the Municipality of
Clarington with certified copies of all insurance policies or other evidence satisfactory to
the Municipality of Clarington of these insurance provisions.
Delivery and Set Up
The Director of Operations or his delegate must approve the physical site and access
prior to setting up the stage.
The stage will be delivered and setup 2 hours prior to the event for band shell and 3
hours prior for full set up on the day of its use and removed at the end of the rental
period by Operations Department staff only. If the set p is required earlier than 2 or 3
hours prior to the event, the hourly rate will be charged for each additional hour.
The renter must be present at the site at the time the unit is scheduled to arrive to assist
with orientation of the stage, accept delivery and inspect the stage with Operations
Department staff for cleanliness and existing condition.
The lessee acknowledges that during setup and take down of the stage that this is
considered a “construction” site, and all work must be completed in compliance with the
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. This includes but is not limited to use of
personal protective equipment and working at heights certification.
Stage delivery and pick up take approximately 1 hour each. Setup of the stage requires
a minimum of two workers 2-3 hours after the unit has been positioned. (Depending on
configuration of stage (Band shell or Full).
Renter will be held liable and assume all risk from the time of delivery until removed by
Operations Department staff. Renter agrees to turn over the stage in the same
condition as on delivery. Renter will supply their own cleaning equipment and cleaning
products.
Weather Related Policies
In the event of high winds, the public and personnel present will evacuate the premises
and remain 30 metres away from the stage;
The Director of Operations or his delegate has the authority to close the stage during
unfavorable weather conditions;
The stage will not be opened in winds over 65 km.
In the event weather poses a risk of damage to the stage (rain, wind or lightning) the
stage will be closed by Operations Department staff until such time Operations
Department staff determines that conditions are safe for stage opening.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by the renter must be made no later than twenty (20) business days prior
to the rental (the date the stage is requested) in order to receive a full refund.
Liability Policy
In renting the stage, the Municipality of Clarington assumes no responsibility:
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For loss of, or damage to, any property placed on the premises by the renter
For the loss or damage to any property or personal effects, including motor
vehicles and their contents, of the renter, agents, employees participants, guest
or attendees.
For any physical injuries sustained by an individual or group of individuals, during
the duration of the rental period.
For malfunction of any electrical or mechanical equipment provided for the renter
and the applicant waives any claim thereof.
The renting party shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the Municipality of Clarington
and its officers, agents and employees from all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims
or liability of any character, type or description, including without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney’s fees for injury or
death to any person on injury to any property, received or sustained by any person or
persons or property, arising out of, or occasioned by, the acts of the renting party or his
or her agents or employees, in the rental of the stage.
Renter will assume responsibility and liability for all persons in attendance.
Renter assumes all responsibility for any damage to the stage and/or Municipal
equipment during the rental period.
Mobile Accessible Stage Rental Fee (DRAFT):
Stage Rental Fee
Service Clubs, BIA, Charitable Organizations
(Includes delivery, setup(2 hours for band shell, 3 hours for
full, take down and 4 hours of stage performance), take down
and 4 hours of stage performance)
Not for Profit Clarington Groups
4 hour minimum
Profit Clarington Groups
4 hour minimum
Clean-up/Damage Deposit (refundable)
Statutory Holiday Premium
Cost
No Charge + $100 for
each additional hour
(including early set up)
$500 + $100 for each
additional hour
$800 + $100 for each
additional hour
$500
$1,000
Rental Allocation Priorities:
Applications will be processed according to the following allocation list and the discretion of
the Operations Department:
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Bowmanville Rotary Ribfest
Orono Fair
Visual Arts Centre
Not for profit organizations
Private organizations
Mobile Stage Rental Application
Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________City:__________________ Postal Code: ________
Phone: (W) ___________________ (H) ___________________ (C) _______________
Organization Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________City:________________ Postal Code: ___________
Requested Date(s) of use: ________________________________________________
Name of Event or Function: ________________________________________________
Brief description: _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Function/Event time: Begins: _____________________ Ends ____________________
Delivery time: _____________________________ Removal time: _________________
Exact location stage is to be placed: __________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
I have been given a copy of and agree to abide by the Mobile Stage Policies as set out by
the Municipality of Clarington. I further agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless the
Municipality of Clarington and its officers, agents and employees from all suits, actions.
Losses, damages, claims or liability of any character, type or description, including without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, all expenses of litigation, court costs and attorney’s
fees for injury or death to any person or injury to any property received or sustained by any
person or persons or property arising out of or occasioned by the acts of renting party or his
or her agents or employees in the rental of the stage.
I agree to assume all responsibility for any damage to the stage and/or Municipal
equipment during the rental period and further agree that part or all the clean up and
damage deposit will be retained in order to cover expenses to repair damage.
I also agree that I will be billed accordingly if damages exceeds amount of deposit.
The undersigned has read and hereby warrants and represents that he/she has
sufficient power, authority and capacity to bind the applicant with his/her signature.
Applicant Signature: _________________________ Date of Application: ______________
Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
Skate
Park
Courtice
Avondale Park
100 Avondale Drive
Bathgate Commons (June
2015)
135 Bathgate Crescent
Rick Gay Memorial Parkette
22 Cherry Blossom Crescent
Courtice Memorial Park
2201 Courtice Road
Courtice Community Complex
2950 Courtice Road
Courtice South Arena
1595 Prestonvale Road
Courtice West Park
67 Varcoe Road
Darlington Hydro Fields
381 Solina Road
Firwood Parkette
13A Firwood Avenue
Foxhunt Parkette
51 Foxhunt Trail
Gatehouse Parkette
30 Turnberry Cres
Cecil Found Parkette
212 George Reynolds Drive
2
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1A
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1M
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1A
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1Y
3M 2A
2
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
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*P
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Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Glenabbey Parkette
231 Glenabbey Drive
Highland Park
41 George Reynolds Drive
Highway 2/Trulls Parkette
2840 Highway 2
Moyse Parkette
81 Moyse Drive
Penfound Park
27 Hemmingway Drive
Pickard Gate Parkette
34 Pickard Gate
Roswell Park
132 Rosswell
Springfield Parkette
(Summer 2016)
34 William Ingles Drive
Stuart Park
58 Stuart Road
Tooley Mill
71 Old Kingston Road
White Cliffe Parkette
26 Whitecliffe Drive
Zion Park (Mitchells Corners)
4800 Trulls Road
Diamond
1Y
1A
Soccer
Field
1A
1M
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
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Playground
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Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
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1A
1M
1A
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1M 1A
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Skate
Park
Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
Bowmanville
Argent Park
592 Longworth Ave
Barlow Parkette (2006)
38 Barlow Court
Baseline Park
2430 Baseline Road
Baxter Park
80 Baxter Street
Bons Park
299 Bons Ave
Bowmanville Conservation
Boat Ramp
295 West Beach Road
Bowmanville Memorial Park
120 Liberty Street South
Burketon Park (Burketon)
90 Darlington Street,
Burketon
Clarington Arms Parkette
(proposed - Spring 2016)
Clarington Blvd & Prince
William Drive
Clarington Fields
2375 Baseline Road
Darlington Green Parkette
(proposed - Spring 2016)
60 Buttonshaw Street
1A
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1M
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1M
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2A
X(1)
1A
1A 1M
4A
1 multi
2A 2 M
4X
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*P
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Skate
Park
Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Darlington Sports Centre
(Hampton)
2276 Taunton Road
Port Darlington East Beach
Park
Port Darlington Road
Elephant Hill Park
30 Maconnachie Place
Elliott Memorial Park
(Hampton)
30 Millstream Lane, Hampton
Elliott Skateboard Park
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex
2440 Highway 2
Glanville Parkette
17 Glanville Crescent
Green Park
7 Boswell Drive
Guildwood Park
180 Guildwood Drive
Harry Gay Neighbourhood
Park
179 Harry Gay Drive
Harvey Jones Parkette
90 Harvey Jones Avenue
Haydon Hall Parkette
(Haydon)
2503 Concession Road 8
Landerville Parkette
55 Landerville Lane
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
1A
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
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2Y
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1M
Skate
Park
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2A
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*P
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1A
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1M
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1M
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Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Lions Parkette
26 Beech Avenue
Longworth Park
21 Swindells Street
Lord Elgin Park
26 Forth Street
Mearns Park
45 Barley Mill Cresent
Nelson Street Parkette
105 Nelson Street
Northglen Neighbourhood
Park
110 Northglen Blvd
Optimist Park (Waverley Rd)
150 Waverley Road
Rhonda Park
92 Rhonda Blvd
Rotary Park
133 Queen Street
Scugog Street
Neighbourhood Park
375 Scugog Street
Soper Creek Park
133 Simpson Avenue
Squire Fletcher Parkette
59 Squire Fletcher drive
West Beach Park
41 West Beach Road
Westside Drive Park
33 West Side Drive
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
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1A
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2A
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1Y
2M 1A
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1Y
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1M
1A
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*P

1A
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Skate
Park
Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
Newcastle
Andrew Street Parkette
215 Andrew Street
Bond Head Boat Launch
5 Boulton Street
Brookhouse Parkette
85 Brookhouse Drive
Edward Street Park
190 Edward Street West
Foster Creek Parkette
125 Edward Street West
Newcastle Glen
3605 Lakeshore Road
Newcastle Leash Free Park
(Summer 2016)
1780 Rudell Road
Newcastle Memorial Park
150 King Avenue East
Pearce Farm Park
260 Shipway Avenue
Lakebreeze Drive, Newcastle
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1Y
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1M
1A
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Rickard Neighbourhood Park
(fall 2015)
70 Grady Drive
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
Walbridge Park
10 Glass Court
Westview Parkette
165 Sunset Blvd
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1A
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Skate
Park
Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Diamond
Soccer
Field
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
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*P
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Splash
Pad
Skate
Park
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Area Parks
Harvey Jackson Memorial
Park
Orono Park
61 Princess Street
Peters Pike Parkette
21 Peters Pike
Solina Park
1964 Concession Road 6
Tyrone Park
2716 Regional Road 4
Burketon Park
90 Darlington Street,
Burketon
Ina Brown Parkette
12 Mill Street, Newtonville
2A 1M
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1A
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2A
2A
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1A
1M 2A
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1A
1A 1M
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Clarington School Fields
Courtice Secondary School
Bowmanville High School
Knox Christian School
Clarke High School
Newcastle Public School
Pines Sr. Public School
Clarington Central Secondary
School
1A
1A
2M
1Y
1A
1Y
1A 1M
1
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Park Amenities Chart
Facility/Park
Dr. Emily Stowe Public
School
Dr. Ross Tilley Public school
Good Shepherd Elementary
School
Holy Trinity Secondary
School
Lydia Trull Public School
Monsignor Cleary Elementary
School
St. Elizabeth Elementary
School
St. Francis of Assisi School
St. Stephen’s Secondary
School
Vincent Massey Public
School
Diamond
Soccer
Field
1
1
1
1M
1
1
1
1
1
Lights
Permits
BasketTennis
Rqd
ball
Playground
Washroom
on Site
Splash
Pad
Skate
Park
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION OF BY–LAW 2006-126
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 2006-126
Being a by-law to regulate Parks
Passed by Council on:
Consolidation as of:
June 12, 2006
June 25, 2014
Amendments:
Amending
Date Passed
By-law
2008-158 September 15, 2008
Amendment Details
Amend Section 2(a)(i)
Disclaimer:
The following consolidated by-law is an electronic reproduction made available for
information only. It is not an official version of the By-law. The format may be different,
and plans, pictures, other graphics or text may be missing or altered. The Municipality of
Clarington does not warrant the accuracy of this electronic version.
Official versions of all By-laws may be obtained from the Clerk’s Department.
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION OF BY–LAW 2006-126
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2006-126
Being a by-law to regulate, protect and control all public
parks in the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal
By-laws 91-20 and 92-125
WHERAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, pursuant to the provisions of Section
130 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25, has the authority to enact this by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington find it
necessary to enact a by-law to regulate, and control all public parks in the Municipality of
Clarington and to protect these lands on behalf of the public interest;
AND WHEREAS Section 425 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that any person
who contravenes by-laws of the Council passed under the authority of the Municipal Act is guilty
of an offense.
NOW THEREFORE The Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows:
DEFINITIONS
1.
For the purpose of this by-law,
(a) “authorized sign” means any sign, notice, or other device placed or erected in
or upon a park, under the authority of this by-law;
(b) “Corporation” means the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington;
(c) “Council” means the Council of the Municipality of Clarington;
(d) “damage” means break, injure, deface, move or remove;
(e) “designated area” means an area defined or constructed for a specific use
which may include posted conditions;
(f) “Director” means the Director of Operations of the Municipality of Clarington or
his/her designate;
(g) “liquor” means liquor as defined by the Liquor Control Act;
(h) “motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle within the meaning of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H8 as may be amended from time to time;
(i) “motorized recreation vehicle” includes a snowmobile, go-cart, trail bike, mini
bike, all-terrain vehicle, or similar vehicle, propelled or driven by an internal
combustion engine;
(j) “park” means land and land covered by water and all portions thereof owned or
made available by lease, agreement, or otherwise to the Municipality, that is or
hereafter may be established, dedicated, set apart or made available for use as
woodlot, ravine, recreation centre, square, garden, walkway, water or any other
area in the Municipality, devoted to active or passive recreation;
(k) “parking lot” means any area or a tract of land designated for the parking of
vehicles;
(l) “parking space” means a portion of the surface of a parking lot designated by
suitable markings for the purpose of parking a vehicle, exclusive of aisles;
(m) “permit” means any written authorization of Council, a Committee established
by Council, or the Director where such authority has been delegated;
(n) “resident” means residents of the Municipality of Clarington;
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(o) “vegetation” means any flower, plant material, shrub or tree;
(p) “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle as defined under the Highway Traffic Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.H8, as may be amended form time to time, and any bicycle,
carriage, wagon, sleigh or other vehicle or conveyance of every description,
whatever the mode of power, but excludes wheelchair or similar device (powered
or otherwise) used by an individual due to a disability, baby carriage or cart,
child’s wagon, child’s stroller, child’s sleigh or other conveyance of like nature.
PART 1 – HOURS OF OPERATION
2.
a)
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this by-law:
(i)
All parks and exterior grounds and landscaped areas of any library or
museum shall be closed from dusk until dawn unless otherwise posted or
permitted.
(ii)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parks may be opened at any time
upon permission of the Director.
(iii)
During any period when a park is closed, no vehicle shall remain on park
property.
(iv)
During the time a park is closed, as herein before provided, no person
except a Police Officer or a Municipality of Clarington employee, while on
duty, shall enter or remain on park property and, during such period, no
person shall leave a vehicle owned or operated by him/her on park
property.
PART 2 – CONDUCT
3.
Conduct
No person shall, within the limits or boundaries of any park within the Municipality:
4.
(a)
indulge in any riotous, boisterous, violent, threatening, or illegal conduct
or use profane or abusive language;
(b)
cast, throw, or in any way propel any object in such a manner as may, or
does, endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property;
(c)
create a nuisance by loitering, spying, accosting, frightening, annoying or
otherwise disturbing other persons; or
(d)
create a nuisance or in any way interfere with the use and enjoyment of
the park by other persons.
Firearms and Offensive Weapons
While in any park, no person shall be in possession of or use any firearm, replica
guns, air gun, bow and arrow, axe or offensive weapon of any kind unless authorized
by permit.
5.
Fireworks
While in any park, no person shall ignite, discharge or set off any firecrackers,
rockets or other fireworks except as a fireworks display authorized by permit.
6.
Injury and Damage
No person shall in any park:
(a)
climb any building, structure or equipment, unless it is equipment
designed for climbing;
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7.
(b)
Damage any vegetation or any building, structure, equipment or other
property of the municipality;
(c)
Unless authorized by permit, climb, move or remove the whole or any part
of rocks, boulders, rock faces, vegetation, or remove any soil, sand or
wood;
(d)
In any manner, disturb ground which is under repair, prepared for
planting, has been newly seeded or sodded or is in an area posted to that
effect; or
(e)
Drive, park or walk in an area posted to prohibit same.
Waste and Pollution
No person shall in any park;
8.
(a)
dispose or dump garbage, litter, tree trimmings, yard waste, or any other
refuse, except that which is generated through the normal use of the park
and shall only deposit same in receptacles provided for such purpose.
(b)
dispose of or dump garden refuse except in a designated area thereof;
(c)
unless authorized by permit, dump or deposit snow, fill, soil, building or
construction materials; or
(d)
dump or drain onto any soils or into the waters of any pool, pond, lake,
stream, fountain or watercourse of any kind any material, toxic or
otherwise, which may have the effect of polluting same.
Protection of Wildlife
No person shall in any park:
9.
(a)
kill, attempt to kill, maim, injure, trap or disturb any animal, bird,
waterfowl, fish, worms, or other wildlife; or
(b)
touch, injure or remove any nest or egg there from; or
(c)
feed any waterfowl.
Encroachment
Unless authorized by permit or agreement, no person shall encroach upon or take
possession of any park by any means whatsoever, including the construction,
installation or maintenance of any fence or structure, the dumping or storage of any
materials or plantings, cultivating, grooming or landscaping, thereon.
10.
Alcohol
While in any park, no person shall consume, serve, or sell alcoholic beverages
unless authorized by permit and with the approval of the Liquor Licence Control
Board of Ontario.
PART III – PARK USE
11.
Campfires and Barbecues
While in any park, no person shall:
(a)
light, build, or stoke an open fire or bonfire unless authorized by permit;
(b)
use charcoal or solid fueled portable barbecues unless authorized by
permit or where posted to allow same;
(c)
use fuel other than charcoal or briquettes in stationary barbecues; or
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(d)
12.
leave a barbeque or campfire without extinguishing the fire and ensuring
that the embers are cold.
Organized Gatherings and Picnics
While in any park, no person shall:
13.
(a)
unless authorized by permit, hold a picnic, organized gathering or event
for more than twenty-five persons; or
(b)
interfere with a picnic, organized gathering or event authorized by permit.
Amplifiers and Loud Speakers
Unless authorized by permit, no person shall operate loud speakers or amplifying
equipment in any park.
14.
Camping and Lodging
Unless authorized by permit, no person shall dwell, camp, or lodge in any park.
15.
Tents and Structures
Unless authorized by permit, no person shall place, install, or erect any temporary or
permanent structure in any park.
16.
Bathing, Swimming or Sun Bathing
No person shall:
17.
(a)
swim in any public swimming pool, except at times designated for
swimming;
(b)
fail to abide by posted signs in or adjacent to any swimming pool, or to
obey the instructions of any lifeguard or other authorized person; or
(c)
swim, bathe, or wade in any fountain, pond, lake or stream, except in a
designated area.
Use of Wash and Change Rooms
No person shall enter any portion of any washroom, bathhouse, or change room in
any park set apart for the opposite sex.
No person shall enter any portion of any washroom, bathhouse, or change room in
any Park with a camera or electronic equipment capable of replicating images.
PART IV – GAMES, SPORTS, AND ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES
18.
Organized Sports or Activities
1.
(a)
arrange or engage in an organized sport or activity, unless authorized by
permit; or
(b)
interfere with an organized sport or activity authorized by permit.
2.
19.
While in any park, no person shall:
In addition to the prohibitions set out in subsection (1), while in any park no
person shall utilize a designated area without a permit where same is posted to
prohibit or restrict such use.
Fishing
No person shall fish in an area posted to prohibit same, in any park.
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20.
Golfing
While in any park, no person shall play or practice golf or strike a golf ball.
21.
Model Aircraft and Rockets
While in any park, no person shall operate any powered models of aircraft, rockets,
watercraft, or vehicles unless authorized by permit.
22.
Gliders and Hot Air Balloons
Unless authorized by permit, no person shall tether, launch, or land any hot air
balloon, hand glider, ultra light aircraft or similar conveyance in any park.
23.
Skating
1.
No person shall erect any outdoor ice surface in any park except unless
authorized by a permit, and may construct under terms and the following
conditions.
2.
volunteer residents agree to the following terms and conditions:
i. Abide by safety guidelines as set by the Municipality from
time to time. The volunteer residents inspect the rink daily
to ensure structure and skate surface is as safe as
possible and maintain a log of inspections for review by the
Operations Department.
ii. The volunteer residents are responsible to organize,
schedule, secure hoses and obtain additional volunteers to
ensure the public’s safety at all times.
iii. The volunteers are required to work under the direction of
the Operations Department itself.
3.
Community groups agree to the following terms and conditions in addition
to Section 23(2) i and ii above.
i. The group must provide a hold harmless/indemnification
agreement signed in favour of the Municipality.
ii. The group must provide proof of at least $1,000,000 limit of
liability insurance which includes the Municipality as an
Additional Insured under the residents policy with respect
to any liability arising out of the ice surface.
24.
Skiing
No person shall ski, toboggan, snowboard, or sled in any area in any park posted to
prohibit same.
25.
Roller Skates and Skate boards
While in any park, no person shall:
26.
(a)
operate or utilize roller skates, skate boards, linear skates, heelies, or like
conveyances where posted to prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of the
same; or
(b)
obstruct, inconvenience or endanger other users of the park while
operating or utilizing traditional or in-line roller skates.
Tennis
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No person shall enter, walk, or play upon a designated area for tennis in any park,
except in accordance with the posted rules and regulations.
PART V – VEHICLES
27.
Roadways
1. The Director is authorized to establish appropriate regulations to regulate the use
of park roadways.
2. Unless authorized by permit, and except as provided in Section 30 with respect
to bicycles, no person shall, while in any park, drive, operate, pull or ride any
vehicle except on a roadway or parking area.
28.
Parking
While in any park, no person shall:
29.
(a)
park or leave a vehicle except in a designated area for parking;
(b)
park or leave a vehicle between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.,
except in a designated area allowing for such overnight parking, or where
authorized by permit;
(c)
stop or park a vehicle in a designated area for parking, except in a
parking space and in accordance with posted conditions;
(d)
stop or park a vehicle in a designated disabled parking space, unless a
disabled person parking permit issued in accordance with the provisions
of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.H.8, as may be amended form
time to time, is properly displayed on or in the vehicle; or
(e)
use any parking space except while using the park.
Other Activities
No person shall make use of any roadway or parking lot in any park for:
30.
(a)
washing, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or, except in the event of an
emergency, the repair of any vehicle; or
(b)
instructing, teaching or coaching any person in the driving or operation of
a motor vehicle.
Bicycles
While in any park, no person shall:
31.
(a)
ride, operate or be in possession of any bicycle where posted to prohibit
same; or
(b)
obstruct, inconvenience or endanger other users of the park while riding
or operating a bicycle.
Motorized Recreation Vehicles
No person shall ride, drive park or be in possession or control of a motorized
recreational vehicle in any park except in a designated area.
32.
Trucks and Commercial Vehicles
No person shall drive, operate, pull or ride in any park:
(a)
any heavy machinery or equipment of any description and whatever the
mode of power; or
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(b)
any truck, trailer or bus whatsoever except a vehicle that is,
i. being used for the purpose of making a delivery to a point within the limits of
the park while it is proceeding to or from such point of delivery, or
(c)
33.
this provision shall not apply to a motor vehicle operated for personal,
recreational or noncommercial purposes.
Speed
Unless authorized by permit, while in any park, no person shall operate:
(a)
any vehicle on a roadway at a speed in excess of the posted limit; or
(b)
a bicycle other than on a roadway at a speed in excess of 20 kilometers per
hour.
PART VI – COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES
34.
Sale of Merchandise, Trade or Business
1. Unless authorized by permit, no person shall, while in any park, sell or offer or
display for sale:
(a)
any food, drink or refreshment;
(b)
any goods, wares, merchandise or articles including promotional material,
souvenirs and novelties; or
(c)
any art, skill, service or work.
2. While in any park, no person shall practice, carry on, conduct or solicit for any
trace, occupation, business or profession.
35.
Circulars and Advertisements
1. Unless authorized by permit and Municipal Peddlers Licence, no person shall:
(a)
while in any park distribute, discard, or display any handbill, notice, or
other circular, bill or advertisement; or
(b)
post, nail, attach, stencil or otherwise fasten or erect any poster, sign,
notice, placard or other circular, bill, advertisement or paper to any park
property.
PART VII – REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
36.
Permits and Licences
1. Permits issued for activities contemplated in this by-law may be subject to such
fees as Council shall from time to time establish.
2. Permits issued for activities contemplated in this by-law may include conditions
as to time, location, area, equipment, number of participants, type of activities,
release, indemnity and insurance coverage.
3. The issuance of a permit pursuant to this by-law shall not relieve any person from
the necessity of acquiring any and all other licence or permit required for such
activity by any government or public authority.
4. No permit contemplated by this by-law shall be issued if same would result in the
contravention of other applicable law.
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37.
Posting of Signage
The Director is authorized to post signage of permission, regulation, restriction,
warning or prohibition with respect to uses of or activities in any park in accordance
with the provision hereof.
38.
Temporary Closure
1. The Director is authorized to close off for such temporary periods as the Director
deems appropriate any park or part or parts thereof to relieve or prevent
overcrowding or traffic congestion, or in the interests of public safety, or as may
otherwise be authorized by Council.
2. The Municipality may, at any time when it is deemed advisable to do so, close to
the public any park or any portion of any park, or any building in any park, and
may require the payment of a fee by any person desiring to enter any such park
or building and no person shall enter any park or any portion of any park, or any
building in any park, so closed, without first paying the fee for admission, to a
person duly authorized by the Municipality for the collection of such fee. Nothing
in this by-law prevents any Municipality of Clarington employee or servant from
performing his duties as an employee or servant.
3. The Director is authorized to post signage of permission, regulation, restriction,
warning or prohibition with respect to uses of or activities in any park in
accordance with the provisions hereof.
39.
Exclusions and Exemptions
1. This by-law shall not apply to:
i. the drivers, operators or other personnel of ambulance, police or fire
department vehicles, or the riders or attendants of police department
horses, while engaged in the performance of their duties;
ii. employees or agents of the municipality while engaged in works or services
undertaken for or on behalf of the municipality; or
iii. a park, property or building that is now or hereafter under the jurisdiction of
a board established by the Council or by statute, the members of which are
appointed by Council.
40.
Enforcement
1. Any police officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or employee of the
municipality designated by the Director is authorized to inform any person of the
provisions of this by-law and to request compliance therewith.
2. Any police officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or employee of the
municipality whose duties include the enforcement of this municipal by-law, is
authorized to order any person believed by such officer or employee to be
contravening or who has contravened any provision of this by-law,
iv. to desist from the activity constituting or contributing to such contravention;
v. to remove from the park any animal or thing owned by or in the control of
such person which the officer or employee believes is or was involved in
such contravention; or
vi. to leave the park.
3.
Any police officer or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may enforce the
provisions of this by-law.
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4.
41.
Where any person contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law, or fails to
comply with any order referred to in subsection (2) hereof, the permission and
licence of such person to remain in the park is revoked.
Penalties
b. Any person contravening any of the provisions of this by-law, other than clause
33(a) resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, is guilty of an offence and on
conviction is liable to a fine in such amount provided for by the Provincial Offences
Act, R.S.O. 1990. c.P.33. as may be amended from time to time.
c. Any person contravening the provision contained in clause 33(a) of this by-law,
resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, is guilty of an offence under the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, and, pursuant to the provision thereof, on
conviction is liable to a fine in such amount provided for by the Highway Traffic Act.
R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, as may be amended from time to time.
d. The owner of a motor vehicle that is parked or left in contravention of section 28 of
this by-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is subject to the provisions of
this section, unless at the time of the offence the motor vehicle was in the
possession of another person without the owner’s consent.
42.
Removal of Vehicles
A police officer or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, upon discovery of any vehicle
parked or standing in contravention of section 28 of this by-law may cause it to be
moved or taken to and placed or stored in a suitable place and all costs and charges
for removing, care and storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle which may
be enforced in the manner provided by the Repair and Storage Liens Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.R.25, as may be amended from time to time, or any successor acts thereto.
That by-laws 91-20 and 92-125 be hereby repealed.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time this 12 th day of June, 2006
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