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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
Date: May 9, 2011. Resolution#: (,~141~ ~ !f By-law#: N/A
Report: CSD-008-11 File#:
Subject• COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS-SUPPLEMENTARY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report CSD-008-11 be received;
THAT Council. consider the grant requests submitted by the Enniskillen Public
School Parent Council and the Newcastle Business Improvement Area; and
THAT the Enniskillen Public School Parent Council and the Newcastle Business
Improvement Area be advised of Council's decision.
Submitted
by:
Joseph P. Caruana
Director, Community
Services
JPC/SC/
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Reviewed by:
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: CSD-008-11
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On March 7, 2011 Report CSD-004-11, 2011 Community Grant Requests, was
approved by Council. At that time $57,000.00 was allocated to thirty-eight
community groups, leaving a balance of $3,000.00 still available in the 2011
Community Grant Program.
1.2 In April, the Enniskillen Public School Parent Council -Playground Committee
and the Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) submitted supplementary
grant requests.
2.0 NEWCASTLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
2.1 The Newcastle Business Improvement Area is applying for a $3,000.00
Community Grant to subsidize the costs of their July 1 Canada Day celebrations
being held at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex.
2.2 Last year the Newcastle BIA hosted their first Canada Past and Present
celebration on June 26, which culminated in a spectacular fireworks display.
2.3 This year the BIA would like to build on the success of 2010 with a July 1
celebration at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex. The day will include
family activities, live music and evening fireworks and the BIA is anticipating that
upwards of 2,000 local residents will attend.
2.4 Organizers have identified projected costs of $10,150.00, which includes two live
bands, and $8,000.00 for fireworks. They have been actively soliciting
sponsorships and plan on collecting family donations at the event. They are
aware that the event may have to be scaled back depending on the success of
their fundraising.
2.5 Staff have reviewed this application and concluded that it does meet the criteria
of the Community Grant Program, under the Civic funding category. A summary
of their grant information is included. (Attachment 1)
3.0 ENNISKILLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL
3.1 The Enniskillen Public School Parent Council has applied for a $4,900.00
Community Grant to assist them in their fundraising to purchase playground
equipment to replace aging equipment that no longer meets current safety
standards. The Parent Council represents 150 families.
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3.2 On April 5, 2011, a Member of Council and staff from the Engineering and
Planning Departments met with members of the Enniskillen Public School Parent
Council to discuss the future development of a subdivision and potential park
adjacent to the school. .
3.3 When the proposed subdivision is developed the Municipality will receive a 2.5
acre park site. Until that time, there is no municipal parkland developed in
Enniskillen. Enniskillen Public School is presently the only public playground
available to service the outdoor recreational needs of the local community.
3.4 The Parent Council has received quotes of $9,500.00 to purchase and install two
new pieces of playground equipment. To date they have raised $4,600.00 and
their fundraising is ongoing.
3.5 Council has supported requests for the purchase of playground equipment in the
past. Between 1996 and 2003, a number of local school parent groups requested
funding for playground equipment purchase. In each case, Council awarded
$700.00 for the organization. In 2002 St. Francis of Assisi was one of the school
parent groups which received funding. Subsequently, in 2004, they applied for
additional funding for playground equipment and Council declined the
application. This request from the Enniskillen Public School Parent Council is the
first request regarding funding for playground equipment that has been received
since that date.
3.6 Staff have reviewed this application and concluded that it does meet the criteria
of the Community Grant Program, under the Recreation/Leisure funding
category. A summary of their grant information is included. (Attachment 2)
4.0 Comments
4.1 The 2011 Community Grant Program has a present balance of $3000.00
available to support community requests.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Newcastle Business Improvement Area Summary of Grant Information
Attachment 2 - Enniskillen Public School Parent Council Summary of Grant information
Attachment 1 to Report CSD-008-11
MUNICIP ALITY OF CLARINGTON
SUMMARY OF GRANT INFORMATION
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: Newcastle BIA
APPLICATION #: Supplementary # 1
DATE RECEIVED: 4/10/11
CONTACT NAME: Karen Bastas
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Organize and host July 1 Canada Day Celebrations at Newcastle & District Recreation Complex
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
2009
2010
2011
$7,000.00
$10,150.00
($3,150.00)
REVENUE
EXPENSES
NET
FINAL NET
Attachment 2 to Report CSD-008-11
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
SUMMARY OF GRANT INFORMATION
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION: Enniskillen Public School Parent Council
APPLICATION #: Supplementary # 2
DATE RECEIVED: 4/18/2011
CONTACT NAME: Lisa Bal{er
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Purchase of 2 pieces of playground equipment, at a cost of $9500.00.
To date Parent Council has raised $4600.00,with fundraising ongoing.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
2009
2010
2011
$ 4,600.00
$ 9,500.00
($4,900.00)
REVENUE
EXPENSES
NET
FINAL NET
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