88-35
OF ELGIN
By-Law No. 88-35
BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF A BRIDGE OVER A
PORTION OF THE THAMES RIVER BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF DUNWICH. IN
THE COUNTY OF ELGIN. AND THE TOWNSHIP OF EKFRID. IN THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX. MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "TATES BRIDGE"."
WHEREAS the Corporation jointly with the Corporation of
the County of Middlesex maintain a Bridge over a portion of the
Thames River separating the Township of Dunwich, in the County of
Elgin, and t,he Township of Ekfrid, in the County of Middlesex;
and
WHEREAS an examination of the said Bridge has indicated
that the Bridge is so damaged that it would be neCessary to
rebuild the Bridge; and
WHEREAS it has been determined that the rebuilding of
the Bridge would entail a larger expenditure than would be
reasonable, having regard to the use that would be made of the
Bridge if it were built.
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Bridge between the Township of Dunwich on one
side of the Thames River and the Township of Ekfrid in the County
of Middlesex on the other side, more commonly referred to as
"Tates Bridge" be closed.
2. That the Corporation authorizes the Warden and Clerk in
consultation with the County Solicitor to make application to The
Ontario Municipal Board, if necessary under The Municipal Act,
and in particular Sections 284(10) for relief from the obligation
to rebuild the Bridge.
READ a first time this 22nd day of June, 1988.
READ a second time this 22nd day of June, 1988.
READ a third time and finally passed this 22nd day of June, 1988
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G C. Leverton,
Clerk