Latest News From The City Of Vaughan

1059theregion.com
May 12, 2014
By Rosie Ferguson

Final City-wide Large Branch Cleanup Begins May 12
The final large branch debris cleanup from the ice storm begins Monday, May 12 in the City of Vaughan. Residents are being asked to bring all remaining large branches to the curb no later than Sunday, May 11.

A Number of Vaughan Sports Fields Remain Closed Due to Poor Turf Conditions
The opening of some sports fields in the City of Vaughan has been delayed due to poor turf conditions. With the grass turning green over the past week, City staff have now been able to fully assess and understand the extent of the turf damage caused by the severe winter and the associated impacts on sports field use.

Vaughan Environmental Days Include Free Tree Giveaway
The City of Vaughan is holding five Environmental Days events this spring in an effort to promote and encourage residents to mulch. In recognition of the impact of the December ice storm, City staff will also be giving away four different species of native tree saplings and shrub seedlings - red oak, maple, red osier dogwood and white spruce - while supplies last. Residents who sign up to receive the City’s eNewsletter will receive one sapling or seedling each. The December ice storm affected approximately 32,500 trees across the City, not including private property. The City is offering the trees to assist residents in replacing trees on their property.

2014 Water/Wastewater Rates and Service Fees Support Sustainability
Vaughan Council approved the City’s 2014 water and wastewater/storm operating budgets and 2015-2017 plan at a Special Council Meeting on April 29 at City Hall. The residential annual consumption rate increase beginning May 2014 is 5.85 per cent for water and 11.5 per cent for wastewater, or a combined increase of 8.85 per cent, which equals an additional $6 per month or $75 per year for the average residential property consuming 300 cubic metres of water per year.

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