Emergency Declaration
March 27, 2020
The Township of East Garafraxa has declared a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19.
The declaration gives the Township more flexibility during an emergency, including access to additional resources. It does not change the regulations and procedures that exist to ensure the municipality operates effectively and the Township will continue to provide essential services. The Township Administration Office, Public Works Yard and Marsville Community Hall remain closed to the public; however, staff are available by phone, fax or email. If you do not reach a staff member by phone, please leave a voicemail and someone will get back to you. We thank you for your patience during this difficult and unprecedented time.
Residents are reminded of the role they play by practicing social distancing and staying home when possible.
Property Taxes and Marsville Water System Invoices
Due to the Township of East Garafraxa Emergency Declaration declared on March 27, 2020, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, with respect to COVID-19, the Township will be waiving penalties on any late payment of 2020 property taxes and 2020 Marsville water system invoices incurred effective April 1, 2020 until the day being one month after the date of termination of the declared emergency by the Mayor of East Garafraxa, or until further notice by Council. Please visit the Township website for future updates.
If you would like to discuss entering into a payment plan for outstanding taxes you can do so by contacting the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer by email or phone, please visit the Contact Us page for contact details.
Building Permits
In support of the Provincial Government’s emergency order and the revisions made to the essential services list in regards to construction, Dufferin County's Building Division has implemented new procedures effective as of May 19, 2020, please visit Dufferin County's Building Services for more information.
Planning Applications
The Township is accepting Planning Applications electronically only. Please contact the Director of Planning for more information.
Playground Equipment
Please note Township playground equipment is closed until further notice, see Closure Notice for more details.
2020 Tree Orders
Please be advised that 2020 TREE DAY scheduled for MAY 2, 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Refunds will be forthcoming in due course to those East Garafraxa residents that ordered trees last fall.
2020 Dog Tag Information
2020 Dog Tags and Invoices have been sent out. If you need to inform us of any changes, please email info@eastgarafraxa.ca or call and leave a voicemail at 226-259-9400 x 0 (Reception) or Toll Free 877-868-5967.
Payment Options:
- Online Banking (Add the “Township of East Garafraxa - Water” as a payee and use your account number)
- Send a cheque to the office
- Come in when the office reopens (cash or cheque)
- Wait until the dog tags are rolled over to your Property Tax account prior to the final billing
NOTE
**Residents will have the opportunity to pay their dog taxes without penalties and interest over the next 90 days (as of March 26, 2020)**
Information Resources (Links)
- Dufferin County COVID-19 Updates, including: Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home Case Status, Emergency Child Care for Eligable Workers, COVID-19 Assessment Centres Near Dufferin County and Latest News and Media Releases
- Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has provided guidance with respect to public health measures and physical distancing.
- Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment tool can be accessed here.
- Government of Canada new announcements on COVID-19 can be found on their website.
- The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated the affected areas list on their website.
- Hydro One for information regarding rate changes visit their website.
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