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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-32-88TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: December 19, 1988 REPORT #: CS -32 -88 FILE #: SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND RECREATION RECOMMENDATIONS: File # Res_ # By -Law # It is respectfully recommended that Council approve forthwith the following: - 1. That Report No. CS -32 -88 be received; and 2. Further that the Department of Community Services apply for a Safety Program Grant through the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; and 3. Further, that the Department of Community Services be allowed to proceed with the project if the Grant is approved; and 4. Further, that the 50 percent funding from the Town be approved through the Reserve Fund, Account Number and that the Treasurer submit a signed statement indicating the Town's method of funding to the Department of Community Services. BACKGROUND & COMMENTS: The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation are accepting grants for the acquisition of Hockey Goal Nets with breakaway capabilities in order to reduce injuries caused by players p colliding with stationary goal posts. The program is open until January 16, 1989 and is designed to provide assistance (in the form of 50/50 cost sharing with the applicant) to convert arenas into safer places to play. ../9 GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. CS -32 -88 PAGE 2. The Goal Nets with breakaway capabilities are designed through the use of magnetic pins, to provide breakaway capabilities for all age groups and levels of play. The Department of Community Services is recommending that nets at both the Darlington Sports Centre and the Bowmanville Recreation Complex be replaced in order to provide a consistent and safe environment for hockey players. The total cost to the Town would be approximately $6,000. with equal funding coming from the Ministry (breakdown of costs is attached). Respectfully submitted, Joseph P. Caruana, Director Department of Community Services JC:sa Recommended for presentation to the Committee Lawrence E. Kotseff Chief Administrative Officer ATTACHMENT #1 GOAL NETS COST OF GOAL NETS WITH BREAKAWAY SYSTEM Megg - Net System No. 2 CN 44 Hockey Goal Frames Nylon Hockey Nets Net Protection Hole Adjusters (Steel) 8% Sales Tax Freight X 2 Arenas (BRC & DSC) 1,080.00 950.00 280.00 116.25 200.00 2,626.25 210.10 2,836.35 125.00 2,961.35 X 2 5,922.70 (less 50% funding cost to the Town)