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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-002-08 CJ~mglOn REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT . Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE February 25,2008 Resolution #:~-O~ Date: Report #: CSD-002-08 File#: By-law #: Subject: DONATION - PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRillATOR RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-002-0B be received for information; 2. THAT a small plaque be installed with the unit, acknowledging the donation by Barbara Standley; and 3. THAT the family of the late Barbara Standley be formally thanked for the donation. \ . Submitted by: ;' LJ s ph P. Caruana irector of Community Services Reviewed b~;~ ~ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer JPC/GNwg CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 REPORT NO.: CSD-002-0B PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 At the December 5, 2005 GPA meeting, the committee recommended approval of a report to accept a donation to install an automatic external defibrillator (AED) unit at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer/Lacrosse Bowl facility. The request was made by Mrs. Barbara Standley. (Attachment #1) 1.2 On March 30, 2006, the AED unit was installed at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer/Lacrosse Bowl facility. This was the first unit located in a Municipality of Clarington recreation facility. 1.3 In subsequent years additional units were added at facilities and in 2007 units were scheduled for the Clarington Fitness Centre and Darlington Sports Centre. This would complete the installation of units in all six recreation facilities. 1.4 During the summer of 2007, staff were contacted by Mr. Steve Rowland of Durham EMS, Mrs. Standley's son, advising us that his mother had passed away on April 25, 2007 and that she had provided instructions to purchase an additional AED for Clarington, preferably at the Darlington Sports Centre. 1.5 In December 2007, the AED unit was installed at Darlington Sports Centre. 2.0 FINANCIAL 2.1 The additional costs for installation, training and program support for the donated unit were funded through the approved 2007 capital budget. 2.2 The ongoing annual costs for training and program support for this unit were included in the approved 2008 operating budget. 3.0 COMMENTS 3.1 The department is very appreciative of the generosity that has been shown by Mrs. Standley as her initial donation sparked interest with other community groups with offers to fund units at Garnet Rickard complex and South Courtice Arena. Attachment #1-Report CSD-17-05 Donation-Public Access Defibrillator CSD-002-08 Attachment #1 Clw:mglOn REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: December 5, 2005 Resolution #: Report #: CSD-17-05 File#: By-law #: Subject: DONATION - PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-17-05 be received for information; 2. THAT the cost of the annual certification and training for staff be funded through the Community Services Department's operating budget; 3. THAT a small plaque be installed with the unit, acknowledging the donation by Barbara Standley; and 4. THAT Barbara Standley be formally thanked for her offer and advised of action taken. Submitted by: Joseph P. Caruana Director of Community Services Reviewed by: Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer JPC/GAlwg CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 REPORT NO.: CSD-17-05 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The Community Services Department recently received an inquiry from Mr. Steve Rowland of Durham EMS, on behalf of his mother, offering the donation of a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD.) to one of our recreation facilities. 1.2 Mr. Rowland was asked to put this request in writing and submit it to the department (see Attachment #1). 1.3 Council recently approved Report CSD-15-05, creating a partnership between the Municipality and Lakeridge Health Oshawa to offer a Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program. 1.4 As this program will be located at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Facility, Mrs. Standley has requested that the donated unit be installed there. 2.0 FINANCIAL 2.1 Mr. Rowland has confirmed the unit will be purchased directly from the manufacturer at an approximate cost of $5,900.00 and donated to the Municipality. 2.2 The Municipality would be responsible for the initial certification and training of staff as well as the ongoing annual re-certification. This is estimated to be $2,000.00 each year. 3.0 COMMENTS 3.1 A Public Access Defibrillator, approved in the 2005 Capital Budget, is scheduled for installation at the Courtice Community Complex, once staff have completed their training. 3.2 Additional units for the Garnet Rickard Complex and South Courtice Arena are scheduled for submission in the 2006 Capital Budget. 3.3 This donation will enhance the implementation program that will see these PAD. units at all Community Services facilities. Attachment # 1: Letter from Mrs. Barbara Standley Barbara Standley 264 King Street East, Room 304 Strathaven Life Care Centre Bowmanville. Ontario L1 C I P9 November 9, 2005 Mr. G. Acorn Community Services c/o 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario Dear Mr. Acorn, I understand that my son, Steve Rowland, has made you aware of my desire to donate a Public Access, Defibrillator to Bowmanville. This letter will confirm my intent. I lost'my second husband and a son to heart attacks and if I can donate something that may save someone's life and spare the family the anguish that our family went through, then I am happy to do so. I am aware ofthe new sports facility being built on Baseline Road and my son has told me that survivor's of heart attacks will train there. I would like to see the defibrillator placed in this facility if possible. Please let Steve or me know how we can go about seeing this to completion. Sincerely Yours, '!4zkta /.J1;~?/ Barbara Standley '/