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CORRESPONDENCE FROM GARY FRENCH REGARDING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON A DESIGNATED PROPERTY - 16 MARY STREET
B. Quan, Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator from the Water Operations Branch of the Environmental Services Department provided an overview of the City of Barrie’s Backflow Prevention Program. He reviewed correspondence dated February 6, 2018 to the property owner of 16-18 Mary Street indicating that the City has not received a record of compliance in accordance with the City’s Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control By-law #2017-121.
G. French, the property owner of 16-18 Mary Street provided information regarding this heritage designated property and stated his concerns regarding proposed modifications to the backflow prevention device. Mr. Quan addressed Mr. French’s concerns and noted that the backflow prevention device currently installed at 16 Mary Street is non-compliant with the City’s By-law #2017-121. Mr. French extended an invitation for the Heritage Barrie Committee and staff from the Water Operations Branch visit 16 Mary Street.
R. White, Zoning Administrative Officer of the Planning and Building Services Department was requested to forward a listing of the City’s heritage designated properties to the Water Operations Branch of the Environmental Services Department for future reference.
The Committee asked questions regarding the information provided and received responses from staff.
The Committee agreed to defer this item to a future meeting for further discussion.