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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 16 1985
ADMIN. 57 - 85
SUBJECT: CENOTAPH LIGHTING
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. That Administrator's report ADMIN. 57 - 85 be received;
2. That Council authorize the expenditure of the necessary funds
for improvements to cenotaph lighting in the four locations within
the Town, and that said monies be drawn from the Contingency Account
#7007-298-X-9; and
3. That the Canadian Legion Branch #178 be advised of Council's actions.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
At the September 3 1985 General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting
the matter of cenotaph lighting was brought forward for discussion.
At that time the matter was referred to staff to consult with appropriate
officials and bring forward a report at the earliest opportunity.
There are four cenotaph locations in the Town of Newcastle (Newtonville,
Orono, Newcastle Village and Bowmanville). It is staff's understanding
that the Canadian Legion wish to have improved lighting on the cenotaphs
to reduce the possibility of vandalism and to improve the visibility of the
cenotaphs during non -daylight hours.
ADMIN. 57 - 85
The Director of Public Works has reviewed the matter of the most appropriate
means of lighting the cenotaphs and it was concluded that a ground mounted
vandal -proof unit would perhaps be best suited for the intended purpose.
Contact has been made with Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission and Ontario
Hydro. Both organizations are prepared to make the necessary connection if
Council authoirzes the construction.
There are sufficient funds in the Contingency Account to provide for the
installation of the suggested lighting which is estimated to cost
$2,800 installed.
The maintenance of the lighting will have to be budgetted for through the
most appropriate Cemetery Maintenance account. The power supply would be
from the closest energy source and will be absorbed in the street light
energy component of the budget as the costs will be minimal.
If the recommendation is accepted, staff would make arrangements for Newcastle
Hydro Electric Commission to make the installations at all locations.
If they are unable to make the installations, staff, through the Purchasing
Office, would secure the necessary quotes from the private sector and
thereafter award the work.
All of which is respectfully submitted
David Sohnstonn
Chief Administrative Officer
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