THAT Report No.2019-109 pertaining to Fence Requirements for Hot Tubs, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the necessary by-law to amend Chapter 437 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code to include the following as Section 437.5.8 BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption:

“437.5.8Hot tubs

Notwithstanding Section 437.5.1 of this Chapter, when any swimming pool is a hot tub, the owner of such swimming pool shall ensure that:

1. All fencing provisions of this By-law are complied with; or

2. Such hot tub is fitted with a tight fitted rigid cover that is capable of supporting a 90 kg load or meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for hot tubs, and such cover is securely fastened and locked in place at all times when the hot tub is not in use.”

c. THAT the necessary by-law to amend Schedule 14 of the City of Brantford Fees and Charges By-law to add the following new fee BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption:

- Swimming pool (hot tub with locked cover) - $105