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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
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Date:
Monday, February 15, 1999
Res. #
Report #:
PD-20-99
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By-law #
Subject:
ONTARIO 2000 - MAIN STREET ONTARIO FUNDING PROGRAM
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD-20-99 be received;
2. THAT the recommended allocation ofthe Main Street Ontario Funds be approved;
3. THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Valley 2000, Bowmanville Business
Centre, Newcastle Village BIA, Orono BIA and that they be requested to notify the
Municipality by April 1, 1999 of any proposals that would qualify under Main Street
Ontario Program;
4. THAT in the event that any BIA does not wish to participate, that its share be split
proportionately with the other BIA's and Valleys 2000 or as otherwise agreed to by
the remaining parties; and
5. THAT Valleys 2000 and all the BIA's be sent a copy of this report and notified of
Council's decision on the matter.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 On january 1, 1999 the Honourable Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture
and Recreation launched Ontario 2000, Ontario's program to celebrate the
millennium. The government will invest 20 million dollars in community based
projects that supports conserving our heritage and environment, engages Ontario's
youth and focuses on the province's past and future.
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1.2 One initiative under Ontario 2000 program is Main Street Ontario. Municipalities,
First Nations, and local service boards are eligible to submit applications for funding
for community oriented millennium activities between January 1 and December 31,
2000. Funding is based on matching funds of up to 50 cents per resident.
Millennium Projects must fall under one or more of the following themes;
Homecoming - Tourism and other community initiatives designed to attract visitors
to Ontario and encourage Ontarians to explore their province in the millennium
year
Beautify Ontario- Projects such as beautification of communities;
millennium gardens; rivers, creek and lake improvements; historical restorations;
projects to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, and other initiatives
that will improve the places where we live.
Land of Opportunity - Ontario's accomplishments provide opportunities to
showcase our rich past, vibrant present and bright and confident future.
We are Ontario- local heritage programs, projects and initiatives, and cultural shows
and festivals designed to highlight all that is Ontario.
Deadline for applications is March 31, 2000.
2. CLARINGTON PROJECTS
2.1 There are few projects that have been initiated to celebrate the Millennium,
however more will likely be starting up as we move closer to the year 2000.
Valleys 2000 is a project sponsored largely by the Bowmanville Lions Club, the
Bowmanville Rotary Club, the Healthy Communities Committee and other
community members. The project includes a trail system and other features that
would enhance the Bowmanville Creek Valley from downtown Bowmanville to the
Waterfront.
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The project will be funded through various Millennium funding programs as well as
from fund raising efforts.
The Bowmanville Business Centre has expressed an interest in enhancing the main
street of Bowmanville to celebrate the Millennium.
At the January 25, 1999 Council Meeting, Council passed a resolution that a copy of
the Ontario 2000 - Main Street Ontario application and criteria be distributed to all
Business Improvements Areas in Clarington and Valleys 2000, to advise them of
available funding. On February 8"', 1999 Council received correspondence from
the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation advising Council of the Main
Street Ontario funding initiative. The correspondence was referred to Staff.
2.2 The Main Street Ontario program allocated 50 cents per resident per municipality.
According to the most recent information, Clarington's population is approximately
72,000, therefore the Municipality is eligible for $36,000. All projects are based on
50% matching funds.
Assuming that all of those circulated express an interest in the funding, Staff
propose the following distribution of the $36,000.00.
Bowmanville BIA
Newcastle Village BIA
Orono BIA
Courtice Project
Valleys 2000
TOTAL:
$12,000
$ 5,000
$ 2,500
$ 6,500
$10,000
$36,000.00
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2.3 The Municipality is required to make the application on behalf of all local
organizations. In order to complete the application, the Municipality will require
the BINs and Valleys 2000 to submit:
a) a detailed description of a proposed project including a cost estimate, and
describe how it meets Main Street Ontario funding criteria;
b) a commitment to provide a minimum of 50% funding for the project; and
c) a commitment that the terms and conditions in the Main Street Ontario
application form will be honoured.
In order to deal with applications in a timely fashion, the proposals are to be
submitted to the Municipality of Clarington, no later than April 1, 1999.
2.4 Valleys 2000 and Bowmanville BIA have already expressed an interest in the Main
Street Ontario funds. If any BIA does not wish to participate, those funds proposed
should be reallocated proportionately or as agreed upon between the remaining
parties.
2.5 In order to evenly distribute the funds throughout the Municipality, Staff have
included a Courtice project. The project would be municipally funded streetscape
improvements either at Highway 2 and Townline Road or Highway 2 and Courtice
Road. The project would be determined by Planning and Public Works and the
funds incorporated in the 1999 Capital Budget. Staff will report back to Council
once a concept has been completed.
3. CONCLUSIONS
3.1 The Main Street Ontario fundilJg program will provide some assistance for Valleys
2000 and the Business Improvement areas who are contemplating a project to
celebrate the Millennium. Staff will report back to Committee upon receipt of the
proposed projects from Valleys 2000 and the BINs.
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Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
Da . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Acting Director of Planning & Development
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer.
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5 February 1999
Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Bowmanville Business Centre
do Ron Hooper
P.O. Box 365
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
L1C 3L5
Orono BIA
do Dan Banting
5331 Main Street
Box 249
ORONO, Ontario
LOB 1 MO
Newcastle BIA
do Ron Hope
20 King Street West
Unit #10
NEWCASTLE, Ontario
L1 B 1 H7
Rev. Frank Lockhart
Valleys 2000
P.O. Box 364
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
L1C 3L1
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