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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
Date: May 17, 2010 Resolution#: 6P~'3a~-p By-law#: N/A
Report: CSD-006-10
Subject: COMMUNITY GRANT REQUEST -ONTARIO NUCLEAR NEW BUILD
COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-006-10 be received;
2. THAT Council consider the grant request submitted by the Ontario Nuclear New
Build Council under the Community Grant Program; and
3. THAT the Ontario Nuclear New Build Council be advised of Council's decision.
Submitted by:
seph P. Caruana
irector, Community
Services
Reviewed by:
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: CSD-006-10 PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On March 1, 2010, Rosemary Yeremian, President, Strategic Insights Inc.,
addressed Council concerning support for local investment in Nuclear Power.
Ms. Yeremian was representing the Ontario Nuclear New Build Council
(ONNBC), which she identified as anon-political Council formed as a result of
local businesses and associations banding together specifically to push for
Nuclear New Build. Their goal was to educate the public regarding the economic
benefits of the New Build Program for both Clarington and the Region of Durham.
1.2 Ms. Yeremian's request for funding was referred to the Community Grant
Program.
1.3 Staff contacted Ms.Yeremian to discuss the Community Grant Program. A copy
of the Community Grant Policy and an application were sent for her review. Staff
received a completed application from ONNBC on April 19~h and staff have had
several follow up discussions with the applicant to clarify the submission.
2.0 COMMENTS
2.1 The intent of the Community Grant Program, as stated in the Policy, has been to
acknowledge efforts of the volunteer community by providing financial assistance
to not -for -profit community organizations in the provision of direct services,
events, or programs that benefit the residents of Clarington.
2.2 Grants are allocated under the funding categories of Recreation/Leisure, Civic,
Social and Boards of Council /Hall Boards.
2.3 Staff have reviewed the application and confirmed the Ontario Nuclear New Build
Council is incorporated as anon-profit, has an executive and a Mission
Statement as required by the policy.
2.4 The application further indentifies the programs and services to be provided as
education and lobbying to promote Nuclear New Build at Darlington which will
have a positive impact on Clarington jobs, skilled labour and economic
development. The grant funding would be used specifically for the development
of a website.
2.5 The Civic funding category is defined as "those organizations providing events or
services promoting the Municipality of Clarington which could be expected to
bring economic and/or public relations benefit to the Municipality."
2.6 To date, the Ontario Nuclear New Build Council has received financial support
from UOIT ($500.00), UA Local 463 ($500.00), IBEW Local 894($1,000.00) and
has an application pending with the City of Oshawa ($500.00). A summary of
their grant information is included. (Attachment 1)
2.7 Presently the Community Grant Program has an unallocated balance of
$9,750.00. (Attachment 2)
REPORT NO.: CSD-006-10
PAGE 3
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -Summary of Grant Information
Attachment 2 - 2010 Supplementary Grants Summary
Interested parry to be advised of Council's decision:
Rosemary Yeremian
Attachment Ito Report CSD-006-10
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
SUMMARY OF GRANT INFORMATION
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: Ontario Nuclear New Build Council
APPLICATION #: Supplementary #3
DATE RECEIVED: 04/19/10
CONTACT NAME: Rosemary Yeremian
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Education and lobbying to promote Nuclear New Build at Darlington.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
MUNICIPAL GRANT HISTORY:
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