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The City of Brockville is seeking public input as part of a review of the Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy to ensure it is clearly defined and reflects community values and municipal responsibilities.

The City of Brockville recognizes that flags, as symbols of nations and community organizations, are important to Brockville residents and can help to generate a sense of community belonging.

The current Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy allows for individuals and organizations to request that a community flag be flown on one of the City’s two designated community flagpoles, located at Tunnel Bay beside the flags of Canada, Ontario, and the City of Brockville. Community flags may be flown under the following circumstances and criteria:

• in support of a particular event by a non-profit or charitable organization
• in honour of fund-raising drives important to the residents of Brockville
• celebration of achievement
• to celebrate multi-cultural and civic events
• public awareness campaigns

The Community Flagpoles will not be used to fly flags:

• of Political Parties
• of Religious Groups
• in support of fund-raising drives that are political or religious in nature
• in support of groups, organizations, or events that promote beliefs contrary to any other City policy

In the event of a visit by a dignitary to the City of Brockville, the policy also allows that the City may fly a flag representing the visiting dignitary’s country with the approval of the Mayor. It also outlines instances when the flags are to be flown at half-mast to recognize solemn occasions.

In addition to the flying of flags, other forms of civil recognition may take place through community events, public ceremonies, proclamations, illumination of buildings or facilities, public acknowledgements or awards, and walks, marches or parades.

If you wish, review the Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy before completing the survey.

The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from residents about the practice of community flag raisings as a way to recognize community organizations, causes, and observances. Your responses will help inform a staff report to Council.

Overview

The City of Brockville is planning the reconstruction of Bartholomew Street between James Street East and King Street as part of upcoming infrastructure improvements scheduled for 2026.

As part of this project, the City is also reviewing the future traffic configuration of Bartholomew Street between Pearl Street and King Street. As the street is redesigned, the roadway must meet modern standards for sidewalks, vehicle lanes, and safety. Because the existing street is narrow and does not meet current design standards, adjustments to traffic flow and parking may be required.

City staff are seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders before presenting a recommendation to City Council.

Current Street Configuration

Bartholomew Street between James Street East and King Street currently includes:

Two-way vehicle traffic

On-street parking

Sidewalks on both sides of the street

Utility poles located within the roadway

The current road width is approximately 6.8 meters, which does not meet modern standards for lane width and pedestrian infrastructure. This makes it difficult for two large vehicles to pass safely.

Street Features to be Considered

When determining the future layout of Bartholomew Street, several design requirements must be considered:

Number of vehicle lanes and widths – minimum 3 meters per direction of travel

Sidewalk configuration, one or both sides of the street – minimum 1.5 meters ea.

Width of boulevard for snow storage

Because the street corridor is limited in width, not all features can fit within the existing space without changes to traffic flow or parking.

Proposed Traffic Configuration Options

City staff are considering two potential options for the future traffic configuration.

Option 1 – One-Way Street with Parking

Bartholomew Street between Pearl Street and King Street would become:

Southbound one-way traffic

On-street parking on the east side

Option 2 – Two-Way Street with No Parking

Bartholomew Street between Pearl Street and King Street would remain:

Two-way traffic

No on-street parking

Provide Your Feedback

City staff are seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders regarding the proposed traffic configuration options for Bartholomew Street.

Once feedback is compiled, it is summarized and reported to City Council through the General Committee for consideration. City Council will then approve the street configuration that will be implemented on Bartholomew Street.

Residents are encouraged to complete the short survey located to the right of this page under Survey/Poll.

Survey deadline: March 15, 2026