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Leading the Way REPORT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: July 11, 2011 Re-,s6Lh.ow = eo PA-509- 11
Report#: OPD-009-11 File #: By-Law#:
Subject: INA BROWN PARKETTE — GAZEBO BANDSTAND
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report OPD-009-11 be received;
2. THAT Council approve the use of the Ina Brown Parkette grounds for the
construction of a gazebo bandstand; and
3. THAT a copy of Report OPD-09-11 and Council's recommendation be forwarded
to the Newtonville Hall Board.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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Fr Hory th Franklin Wu,
B.A., R.D. .R., R.R.F.A. Chief Administrative Officer
Director of Operations
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET,BOWMANVILLE,ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO. OPD-009-11 Page 2
1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
1.1 Staff received a letter from Frank and Betty Stapleton (Attachment No. 1), chairs
of a volunteer gazebo committee, requesting permission to use the ground at the
Ina Brown Parkette to erect a gazebo for the enjoyment of many community
activities.
1.2 Music Night at the park each Sunday for the past many summers has entertained
the many local and area residents who attended with lawn chairs and blankets to
listen to the variety of talents provided by performances of area entertainers.
This program, approaching its 5t" summer, is extremely well received and
enjoyed by all.
1.3 The Ina Brown Parkette, named in memory of a local popular school teacher, is
owned by the Municipality and maintained by the Operations Department. It has
a children's area combined with a grassed picnic shaded area. The gazebo
would be constructed on the east side of the parkette (Attachment No. 2).
1.4 The volunteer committee is spearheading a fundraising project for the erection of
the gazebo that would replace a portable makeshift plywood platform. The
estimated cost of the structure is $15,000.00 - $20,000.00.
1.5 The project is dependent on the committee raising the necessary funds to
construct the gazebo. There is no municipal funding allocated to this project at
this time. The Operations Department will be recommending the installation of
electrical services to the park in the 2012 Operating Budget.
1.6 The Newtonville Hall Board is in support of the gazebo.
1.7 The Finance Department will receive donations on behalf of the Gazebo Project
and will issue charitable tax receipts.
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2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 If Council approves the request, the committee and staff will meet with the Chief
Building Official and complete the requirements for a building permit before any
commencement of construction.
3.0 ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Letter from Frank and Betty Stapleton
Attachment No. 2 - Layout of park with location of gazebo
ATTACHMENT NO.: 1
REPORT NO.: OPD-009-11
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance St
Bowmanville,On
Attn: Mr Fred Horvath, Director of Operations
Re: Newtonville Gazebo-Ina Brown Parkette
Sirs:
This is to request permission to construct a Gazebo on the grounds of the Ina Brown Parkette at the
corner of Church Lane and Newtonville Mill Street, Newtonville. This project is being spear-headed by
the Newtonville Music Night in the Parlc Committee which is hosting its 5t"Summer of providing local
talent entertaining the Community Sunday evenings. A fundraising committee has been organized and
the project has been well received with both business and public support. Copies of the Summer 2011
program and fundraising campaign letter are attached.
The Gazebo would be a welcome feature to the Parkette which gets multiple daily use for picnicking,
children's activity centre,Sunday evening Music in the Park program,etc. The Gazebo would be a
typical open frame structure appx.20ft x 25ft,supported with pitched roof, railing, hydro outlet, and
wheel chair accessible.
Please accept and refer our proposal to the appropriate departments for the Municipality's assistance.
Yours truly,
Betty Stapleton,for Newtonville Music Night in the Park Committee
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