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Council Considers - April 14, 2020

Leamington Council will hold a Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider staff reports and decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.

COVID-19 Related Reports:

2020 final tax levy: A by-law to provide for the final tax levy for 2020. Due to the current situation of COVID-19, it is recommended to set the final tax levy due dates on July 31, 2020 and October 30, 2020.

Penalties, interest, and fees: A report to consider waiving all penalties and interest on any...

Leamington By-law Enforcement Officers Working Together with the OPP to Enforce Emergency Orders during the COVID-19 Outbreak

To better protect people during this COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario Government has signed a ministerial designation under the Provincial Offences Act to authorize municipal by-law enforcement officers to enforce emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

Leamington By-law Enforcement Officers are now working together with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enforce EMCPA orders which include prohibiting persons accessing outdoor recreational amenities;...

Yard Waste Collection to Begin in Leamington

Yard waste collection begins in Leamington on April 8, 2020. Yard waste will be collected every week for the urban area of the municipality through to November 27, 2020. To determine your weekly yard waste collection day, please consult the collection maps located in your 2020 Collection Calendar.

Yard waste will only be collected in cardboard boxes, paper yard waste bags or garbage cans/pails. Plastic bags will not be accepted.

Yard waste includes garden waste, grass clippings, tree/hedge trimmings...

Leamington Marina and Boat Ramp Closed

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Ontario Government has ordered the closure of all outdoor recreational amenities, which includes the Leamington Marina and boat ramp.

The Municipality of Leamington will continue to follow directions from the Ontario Government; however, at this time, there has not been a decision to close the Marina for the 2020 season.

In the event it is determined that the Marina will not be opening on May 1, 2020 as scheduled, the...

Leamington Acting on Provincial Order to Close All Recreation Amenities to Slow Spread of COVID-19

The Municipality of Leamington is acting immediately on the Province of Ontario’s order to close all outdoor recreational amenities.

Effective immediately, all sports fields, the off-leash dog park and community gardens in Leamington are closed to public use.

Playgrounds, beaches, basketball and tennis courts, skateboard park, picnic areas and gazebos, park shelters, outdoor exercise equipment, pedestrian pier, Leamington Marina and other outdoor recreational amenities are also ordered closed to...