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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File #
Res. # C,JJ #--1sr3~rr
Date:
OCTOBER 18, 1999
Report No.: WD-38-99
OURFILE: PA.27.07
By-Law #
Subject:
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CLARINGTON'S SKATEPARK
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-38-99 be received; and
2. THAT the skatepark be named in memory of the late Carson Elliott.
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No.1: Key Map
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 The Public Works Department encourages the official opening of new parks to assist the
public in becoming aware of park and recreation facilities available to the public.
2.2 The official ceremony for the opening of the Municipality's first skatepark will be
advertised through independent news releases to the media.
2.3 The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 25, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. at the site adjacent to
the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The ceremony will consist of a welcome
extended to the public, an introduction of guests and special guests, a brief history of the
skatepark including size and design elements, and an official ribbon cutting ceremony,
unveiling of the park name and refreshments.
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2.4 The naming of the facility was considered in accordance with Report ADMIN-16-98,
"Policy Regarding Memorial Tributes" and Staff are recommending that the skatepark be
named in honour of the late Carson Elliott in recognition of his contribution to the
community through his role of past Councillor and by his dedication to numerous charities.
2.5 The skatepark has been constructed adjacent to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
This facility is approximately 10,000 square feet in size consisting of 12 skate elements
integrated into one free flowing skatepark design that challenges the skills of the novice to
the advance user.
2.6 The Landscape Architects of Cosburn Giberson of Markham prepared the design and
carried out the contract administration for the construction of the facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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