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REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
Monday, September 18 2006
Report #: ADM-OS-06
File:
B~-Iaw #:
GPA-354-0b
Subject:
DURHAM STRATEGIC ENERGY ALLIANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report ADM-OS-06 be received; and
2. THAT Council confirm Clarington's membership with the Durham Strategic Energy
Alliance and the membership fee be drawn from Account No. 21-211-X-7200
(Unclassified Admin Membership Account).
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Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
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August 18,2006
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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REPORT NO.: ADM-05-06
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1. The Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) is a non-profit organization of
businesses, institutions and government committed to promoting and building
upon Durham Region's unparalleled strengths in the energy sector. The vision of
the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) is to position Durham Region as a
world leader in providing timely, sustainable and reliable energy solutions. Its
mission is to foster an energy-friendly environment in Durham Region that is a
model for action in Ontario and Canada in the 21 st Century.
2. Membership in the DSEA encompasses committed businesses, educational
institutions and municipal governments. Municipal members include the Town of
Ajax, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, the Municipality of
Clarington and the Region of Durham.
3. The DSEA's mandate is to:
. Facilitate initiatives that market Durham Region as an energy centre of
excellence.
. Contribute to initiatives which enhance Durham Region's attractiveness as
an energy-friendly region.
. Facilitate initiatives that market Durham Region as an energy centre of
excellence.
. Educate the community at large on the benefits and opportunities of
sustainable energy solutions.
. Contribute to the development of human capital and innovation.
. Engage government, opinion leaders and key stakeholders.
. Initiate actions which contribute to public awareness.
. Provide networking opportunities for committed organizations and individuals
4. Clarington's Energy Park is one of the initiatives being promoted by the DESA on
their website. The site at www.durhamenerQV.ca details Clarington's Energy
Park's vision, advantages, location and opportunities and promotes the park.
5. Membership is subject to review by the DSEA Committee and to fees of
$1500.00 for admission (founders fee) as well as a $500.00 annual fee. These
fees are a worthwhile investment given the Municipality "cornerstone" in the
energy business.
6. The Municipality is represented on the DSEA by Suzanne McCrimmon, Business
Development Officer with the Clarington Board of Trade and by Councillor Adrian
Foster.