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Home My WebLink AboutCS-43-89TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File # .,✓L Res. # By -Law # MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 19 8 9 REPORT #: CS -43 -89 FILJE #: :r PROPOSED GIFT LIST PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose & Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:- 1. That Report No. CS -43 -89 be received; and 2. That staff be authorized to consider the Gift List Program for the 1990 Current budget. 1.0 BACKGROUND: 1.1 In April of this year staff attended a Revenue Management Institute which outlined a variety of creative ways to generate revenue for recreational programs and facilities. The "Gift List" or community giving program was one way of generating funds which has been very successful in the United States, and recently, in the City of Cambridge. 1.2 Although this community giving program is relatively new to Canada, in discussions with City of Cambridge staff, approximately $150,000 has been generated by this program in the past two years. Although a majority of donations were from local businesses and industries, service clubs and residents also got involved in the program from the donation of trees to pledges for upcoming capital projects. ../2 REPORT CS -43 -89 - 2 - NOVEMBER 20, 1989 2.0 PROPOSED 'GIFT LIST' PROGRAM: 2.1 If staff were to proceed with such a program, a staff person would be assigned to administer the program. In general terms, the process would involve developing a brochure (refer to Schedule I for a copy of the brochure used by Cambridge), actively promoting the program to businesses, industries, organizations and residents. A process would also have to be developed with the Treasury Department for handling these funds possibly through the Community Services Development Reserve Fund as well as the issue of tax deductible letters from the Treasurer. 2.2 Other than staff costs associated with this program, approximately $4,000.00 would have to be spent on printing and promotion costs. Because of the innovativeness of the project, funding may also be possible from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation to offset these costs. 3.0 SUMMARY: 3.1 This program provides an opportunity to businesses and residents alike to direct their funds to items of significant importance to them and their community. This program also provides businesses and industries with the ability to become involved in the community either through financial contribution and /or donations related to their product. In times when many demands are made on the tax dollar simply to keep up with basic services, creative revenue generation is required to ensure the quality of life continues to be enhanced. Jos h P. Caruana, Director De 'artment of Community Services JPC:JL:sa Recommended for presentation to the Committee, Ldwrenc�E . Kotsef f Chief A �inistrative Officer 902 ' No act of kindness, no matter how The small, is ever wasted. Gift Aesop L�C{- "Quality of life" is a term often J l used to describe the collective well being of a community. We all do our share through the payment of taxes and support of local charitable organizations to maintain the "quality of life" to which we have become accustomed. There are times however, when one is presented with the opportunity to enhance the "quality of life" in a community by making a specific contribution. This guide presents such an opportunity. YOUR GIFT RETURNS THE FAVOUR For every gift to the City, you may receive a gift in return — appropriate recognition and assured satisfaction. Recognition is available and may include an engraved donor plaque, an officially signed and recorded certificate or a public news media announcement. Confidentiality will also be respected should that be the wish of the donor. REMEMBER THIS: Give the gift that returns the favour, the gift that satisfies. May we hear from you? 903 PARKS & CEMETERIES NICETIES vs NECESSITIES In times of restraint, budgeted funds often provide Trees . Benches .................. Park Benches . ........... $ 200 Plus $ 130 only for essential services in the City and the Playground Equipment ........... Equipment $ 500 Plus collective quality of life tends to diminish. Your Picnic Tables .............. $ 150 Plus generosity in a contribution will provide a great deal Drinking Fountains wins .............. t $ 2,500 Plus of satisfaction to you, the giver, and to the Outdoor Bleachers ............... $ 2,000 community. Ball Diamond Backstops .......... $ 4,000 Each Spray Pad .....................$ 20,000 Plus LET YOUR HEART DO Tennis Courts .................. Creative Play Structures .......... $ 15,000 Each $ 6,000 Plus THE WALKING Washroom Building .............. $$ 30,000 Each The items listed are suggestions for your Trucks ........................ Picnic Shelters .................. $ 15,000 Plus $ 4,000 Plus consideration. You may want to contribute a specific Tractors (Farm Type) ............ $ 20,000 item or contribute with others towards a larger item. Ground Compactor .............. $ 5,000 Let your heart do the walking through this guide. If All Purpose Asphalt /Concrete you do not find a gift that is of interest to you, Pads ........................ $ 1,000 Plus department staff will be pleased to discuss other Softball Diamond ................ $ 30,000 Plus items with you. Information Kiosks $ 7,000 Foul Weather Tarp for DONATIONS IN KIND Playing Fields ................. Playing Field Lighting ............ $ 2,000 $ 25,000 Grounds Maintenance Equipment ... $ 300 Plus Financial donation may be beyond the realm of Lighting (Roads, Walkway, many individuals or groups who wish to assist the Security) e n � . ............. $ 2,000 Plus community. Another valuable commodity is Y ou. We Portable Canteens ............... $ 20,000 Plus can use your time and talents in constructive ways. Sculptures $ 2,000 Plus Maybe you'd like to assist with a special event, help maintain a neighbourhood park, or donate your time in graphic art. The possibilities are boundless. But first we must know about you, your interests and skills, to put them to work effectively. He doubles his gift who gives in time" 903 ARENAS & POOLS COMMUNITY RECREATION Ice Resurfacing Machine .......... $ 25,000 Financial Donation to Arthur White Swimming Pool Equipment (deck Sports Bursary Fund ........... $ 5 Plus furniture, lane markers) ......... $ 500 Plus Financial Donation to Bernice Audio - Visual Equipment (projectors, Adams Memorial Fund .......... $ 5 Plus record players, tape recorders .... $ 250 Plus Financial Donation to Can -Amera Ice Hockey Goal Nets ............ $ 2,500 /Set G Games ...................... $ 5 Plus Floor Scrubber ................. $ 3,000 Bus Rental for Can -Amera Games .. $ 2,000 Each Arena Sound System ............. $ 6,000 Track and Field Road Race Clock .. $ 2,000 Indoor Pool Sound System ........ $ 2,000 Bus Trips for Seniors and Compressor (Arena) .............. $ 13,000 Playground Programmes ........ $ 200 Plus Banquet Tables ................. $ 150 Each Resusci - Annies for C.P.R. Banquet Chairs ................. $ 25 Each Training Lessons .............. $ 600 to Security Lockers (change $ 1,500 rooms) (set of three) ........... $ 1,000 /Set Sponsorships $ 500 Plus Canoes ....................$ 600 Each — swim meets.................. Pool Heat Blanket ............... $ 1,000 —park concerts /festivals Tot Docks (Pools) ............... $ 1,600 Each — sport teams Inflatable Water Structures ......... $ 700 Each — programme subsidies Water Polo Nets ................ $ 400 /Set i.e. public skating Water Basketball Nets ............ $ 1,300 /Set Score Clocks for Gymnasiums ...... $ 600 Each Diving Boards .................. $ 2,000 Each Programme Brochure Artwork ..... $ 500 Life Jackets .................... $ 50 Plus Public Display Boards $ 3,000 Plus Concession Equipment ........... $ 500 Plus Fitness Equipment ............... $ 200 Plus Indoor Alarm Systems ............ $ 3,000 Plus Programme Supplies ............. $ 50 Plus Programme Schedule Boards ...... $ 3,000 Each Special Events Tent ............. $ 10,000 Each Facility Lighting ................. $ 20,000 Plus Portable Washroom Trailer ........ $ 20,000 Each Special Events Vehicle ........... $ 25,000 Computer Terminal .............. $ 5,000 to TRANSIT $ 7,000 Each Bus Shelters ................ $ 15,000 Each CAPITAL PROJECTS Bus Route Maps ps ................ $ 10,000 Buses ......................... $ 210,000 The City of Cambridge maintains a five year capital Van for Disabled ................ $ 35,000 forecast for major projects. Projects in excess of $50,000 Transit Garage Equipment ........ $ 500 6z up are included in this category. Major projects such as the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and replacement of Hespeler Memorial Arena, major Communication provides a subsidy on all transit renovations to the W.G. Johnson Pool complex, items. community and neighbourhood park development, sport field development and riverbank development make up part of the capital forecast. Contributions may be made for all or partial funding. In many cases, Provincial Government grants are available to assist in the funding of these projects. Detailed information on capital projects can be made available upon request. M ' A RIVERBANK DEVELOPMENT Since 1977, an active programme of riverbank development has taken place in Cambridge. More recently, Cambridge City Council approved the "Living Levee" development concept for the flood protection programme throughout the City core. You, the donor, can play a major role in making riverbank development along the Grand and Speed rivers a reality through your contribution. Projects for your consideration may be viewing platforms, building restorations, campground facilities, public washrooms, sculptures, water fountains, and historic interpretation plaques. We would be happy to review our riverbank plans with you or your group in more detail to identify a project of interest to you. LIVING GIVING It is estimated that the average person in Canada spends approximately 40 years of a lifetime working to accumulate wealth and property. We can only pass it on to others. How will you pass it on? You have the power and right - yes, and the responsibility, to decide how your goods are to be distributed among your loved ones and friends, and among those institutions which contribute to the value of life. You can do so through a will, and also through living giving - giving before you die. Should you wait to make known your desires as to the distribution of your property? Why not do it now. Equally important with deciding who is named in your will, is how the transfer should be made. By making a will, you can transfer ownership of property to a loved one, church, school, hospital, charitable institution or to the care of your City - at the time of your death. With proper pre - planning, certain transfers can advantageously be made before then - during your lifetime. This is living giving. You may wish to take this opportunity to plan well in both your will and your living giving. Remember how good it felt the last time you helped someone? THANK YOU. CREDITS Special thanks to the Ontario Ministry of 7burism and Recreation for partial funding of this publication and for services donated by Advanced Promotions and Marketing Ltd. -I I I .I I =I I i I I I I I ( I I I I I I .I I i I I I I i C ' T he CONFIDENTIAL Gift Gift GIFTS List N SELECTION APPLICATION Return to: A. Wayne Taylor, Commissioner Community Services Department 73 Water Street North Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W8 Phone Number: 623 -1340 Dear Mr. Taylor: I am interested in learning more about the Community Gift Programme: ❑ Please send me further information on gift possibilities in (recreation, parks, arenas, etc.) ❑ Please call me to discuss the gifts programme. ❑ I'd like to know about volunteer projects. ❑ I'd like more information on the donation of services and materials. ❑ Other Name Address City Province Postal Code Phone DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW