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Noxious Weeds Information
Notice to Property Owners to Destroy Noxious Weeds
Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5, Amended by: 2006, c. 32, Sched. C, Section 70, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of the Town of Fort Erie are destroyed by June 1, 2015 and throughout the season, as often as necessary, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act.
Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5, Amended by: 2006, c. 32, Sched. C, Section 70, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of the Town of Fort Erie are destroyed by June 1, 2015 and throughout the season, as often as necessary, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act.
For assistance in identifying noxious weeds, please visit,
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/noxious_weeds.htm
Please note that Purple Loosestrife, Dandelions, Burdock and Goldenrod are not considered noxious weeds within the Municipality of the Town of Fort Erie under the Weed Control Act; therefore, complaints concerning these weeds cannot be accepted.
Rates for Cutting Weeds 2015
Rates pursuant to By-law 16-2015
Rates pursuant to By-law 16-2015
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Administrative Fee
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Per Lot
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$ 282.00
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PLUS
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Charge for Lot Size:
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Square Feet
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$ 310.00
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Square Feet
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$ 332.00
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Square Feet
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$ 365.00
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Square Feet
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$ 384.00
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Acres
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$ 418.00
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Acres
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$ 439.00
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Each Additional Acre or Part
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Acres
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$ 332.00
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Thereof - From 2 to 10 Acres
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Each Additional Acre or Part
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Acres
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$ 327.00
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Thereof - Over 10 Acres
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Hand Cutting
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Per hour
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$ 266.00
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Per Hour or Any Part Thereof
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Spraying For Poison Ivy
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Actual Contracted Costs
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The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.
Complaints and questions can be directed to (905) 871-1600, ext. 2431