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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
APRIL 23, 1990
REPORT #: CS -12 -90 FILE #:
a&JECT' 1989 -90 MINISTRY OF TOURISM & RECREATION
MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION STATUS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose &
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:-
1. That Report No. CS -12 -90 be received for information.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 The Community Services Department has been very active in
pursuing Provincial funding over the past few years from the
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. Capital Projects as well
as program grants have been considered in relation to the
Department's Operating and Capital Budgets in order to take
advantage of these funding opportunities.
1.2 In addition to Community Services Department applications, it
should be noted that the Planning and Development Department
made application for funding of the Bowmanville Waterfront
Study through the Ministry's Tourism Division. Subsequent
approval for $50,000.00 towards this study was received in
early April.
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1.3 The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation understands the
unprecedented growth our area is experiencing and have been
responsive to financially supporting the growing needs of our
community. Schedule I (attached) reflects this support in the
amount of $132,319.81 being provided to the Municipality in
1989.
2.0 FUNDING STATUS:
2.1 All grant applications submitted were received by the Ministry
of Tourism and Recreation and given a complete status. Due
to funding dollar limitations, four of eight applications were
approved in 1989 and one approved in 1990.
2.2 Of the three applications not approved to date, only one has
been rejected outright (Soper Creek Lighting). Projects are
not jeopardized in the event of rejected applications. It
should be noted that funding for all projects has been
provided for through the department budget submissions. The
Master Plan Study Grant and the Painting of the Orono Arena
Conservation Grants totalling $66,430 have been referred to
the Ministry's 1990 Budget in anticipation of future funding.
2.3 In addition to the $66,430 being referred to 1990 by the
Ministry, staff are awaiting the Ministry's new 1990 -91
program ventures to be announced by the end of April. In
anticipation that many of the programs will be similar to 1990
staff are investigating potential funding in the areas of
computers, new facilities, and conservation grants as they
relate to recreational services. With this proactive approach
to considering funding alternatives, staff hope to lower the
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impact on the tax dollar while still providing much needed
facilities and services.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
Jos P. Caruana, Director La en ce .�Kotseff
Dep'rtment of Community Services Chief A i istrative Officer
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SCHEDULE I
(REPORT NO. CS- 12 -90)
1989 Provincial Funding Summary
FUNDING
PROJECT REQUEST
1. Regulation 517 $5,820.00
Special Projects
2. Safety Goal Nets $2,492.00
Capital Projects - New Facilities
3. Bowmanville Recreation $69,525.00
Complex (Phase II)
FUNDING
STATUS
$5,820.00
(approved)
$2,249.60
(approved)*
$69,525.00
(approved)
4. Soper Creek Ball Diamond $34,677.00 (rejected)
Lighting
Capital Projects - Conservation
5. Painting of Roof -Orono Arena $2,680.00 (pending)
(in conjunction with Orono
Athletic Association)
Program Grants
6. Participation Development $5,356.00 $4,725.21
- Aquatic Leisure Toys (approved)*
Planning
7. Recreation /Leisure Services $63,750.00 (referred to
Master Plan Ministry's 1990-
91 Budget)
8. Bowmanville Waterfront Study $50,000.00 $50,000.00
(approved)
TOTAL ... AMOUNT APPLIED FOR....... $234,300.00
TOTAL ... AMOUNT APPROVED ......................... $132,319.81
TOTAL... REJECTED . ............................... $34,677.00
TOTAL ... STILL PENDING IN 1990 ................... $66,430.00
*NOTE - These amounts are lower due to purchases being made at
a lower price than originally quoted.
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