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MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
DATE.- JUNE 18, 1990
REPORT #: CS -24 -90
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aRJECT' SKATEBOARD FACILITIES UPDATE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose &
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:-
1. That Report No. CS -24 -90 be received for information.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 Council during its 1990 Capital Budget Review approved $25,000
for the creation of five skateboards facilities to be located
in Hampton,Orono, Newcastle Village, Courtice and Bowmanville.
2.0 REPORT:
2.1 Staff have constructed five sets of four ramps requiring
various levels of skill. Precast concrete curbs have been
installed to designate the areas and protect the skaters*
from vehicles. Signs are being posted at each site
advising the users of mandatory personal safety equipment
and the rules for the use of the facility.
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2.2 Hampton Facility
The Darlington Sports Centre was selected as the most
suitable location. Within the past few weeks, the paved
parking lot has been cleared of loose stones and the
facility has been installed and is in use.
2.3 Orono Facility
In April, the Orono Arena parking lot was selected as
the most suitable location. Letters were sent to the
Arena Board and the Orono Fair Board seeking their
approval to accommodate the facility. After some delays,
the Boards have expressed some concern in locating the
facility on the existing parking lot. They have
suggested and we have agreed to provide a separate
asphalt pad at a suitable location presently being
determined. The facility is expected to be available by
the beginning of July.
2.4 Newcastle Village Facility
In April, the Newcastle Village Arena was selected as
the most suitable location. A letter was sent to the
Arena Board and approval has been given for the facility
to be located on the Arena parking lot. The facility has
recently been installed and is in use.
2.5 Courtice Facility
It has been determined that the preferred location in
Courtice is the Courtice High School. Negotiations have
brought about an agreement and the facility will be
available in July following the end of this school year.
2.6 Bowmanville Facility
The Bowmanville Recreation Complex at first appeared to
be the most suitable location. However, in retrospect
we propose to construct an asphalt pad at Bowmanville
Memorial Park to accommodate the ramps.
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2.7 The two pads required for Orono and Bowmanville locations
can be accommodated within the approved budget.
Scheduling is presently underway and the two pads are
expected to be constructed by early July and be available
for skateboarders use at that time. A verbal update will
be provided at the time of the parks tour.
3.0 COMrU;NTS :
3.1 It is noteworthy that staff and some Members of Council have
received concerns specifically from residents in the area of
the Newcastle Village location. These concerns involve noise,
garbage and the necessity of curfews at the skateboard
locations.
3.2 Department staff are addressing these concerns in an expedient
fashion and refining our process to deal with these issues.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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Jos ph . Caruana, Director dwr nc . Kotseff
D artment of Community Services Chief A nistrative Officer
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