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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: May 27, 2013 Resolution w 1 By-law#:
Report#: OPD-009-13 File#:
Subject: HIGHWAY TWO FLORAL DISPLAY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report OPD-009-13 be approved; and
2. THAT all interested parties listed in Report OPD-009-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
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Submitted by: � _ -- �- Reviewed by:
Fre�l Horvath, Franklin Wu,
Director of Op rations Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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1. BACKGROUND
The Highway Two corridor entrance into Bowmanville, east of Regional Road 57,
has had a long history of providing signage for upcoming events and an annual
flower display in three beds on the north side, providing some colour to enhance and
showcase this entrance into the downtown Bowmanville BIA. The garden beds
present an opportunity to showcase our community and work with community
partners which is one of the priorities in Council's Strategic Plan.
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
The Operations Department has been approached by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Clarington organization to assist in the development of a Centennial garden project.
The preferred location (picture below) was the Highway Two location entering
Bowmanville. The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization has submitted a letter of
request (Attachment 1) and a proposed design (Attachment 2) for Council approval.
3. COMMENTS
The three beds were originally planted and maintained by the Bowmanville
Horticultural Society. The Municipality assumed the maintenance from the
Horticultural Society in 2005 when they could no longer maintain them. The annual
cost of the three beds for materials, labour and equipment is approximately
$4500.00. Staff recommends the following procedure for future displays in the
central bed:
1. Requests will only be considered from recognized non-profit charitable
organizations contributing to the well being of National, Provincial, Municipal
residents and/or historical special events that are recognized as being World,
National, Provincial or local in nature that have a significant meaning or impact
on the local citizenry.
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2. Requests submitted in future years must be received prior to February.
3. If there are multiple eligible requests in any one year, a report will be submitted to
Council for a final decision.
4. The Municipality will supply annuals consistent with the previous year's display.
5. The successful requesting organization will be asked to provide reimbursement
to the Municipality for specific material used in the message/logo, and any extra
costs such as for design or artwork.
6. The Municipality will be responsible for the installation, planting and maintenance
of the display for the successful organization.
4. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
5. CONCLUSION
The Operations Department appreciates and looks forward for the opportunity to
work with community partners to showcase their celebrations. Staff will review other
potential locations across the Municipality, to encourage civic horticultural displays.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN —
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the
following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
X Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Bob Genosko, Operations Supervisor
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington request letter
Attachment 2 - Proposed design
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
REPORT NO. OPD-009-13
® ATTACHMENT 1
® Big Brothers Big Sisters oft Mum.
of Clarington
APR 0 2 2013
Mr. Fred Horvath OPERATIONS DEPT.
Director of Operations
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Ave
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A6
Re: Big Brothers Big Sisters Centennial Garden Project
A once-in-a-lifetime celebration has started across Canada,as 2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of Big
Brothers Big Sisters in Canada. Not only.is this a rare occasion, it presents a rare opportunity to our agency;
the chance to leverage our longevity, ignite new interest in the movement and to Start Something BIG in
Clarington for the next 100 years. It is with this in mind that we are approaching the Municipality of
Clarington with a special request.We would like to make a mark in our community with a visual
representation of the Big Brothers Big Sisters movement, commemorating 100 years of serving our nation's
children.
We would like to engage the Municipality of Clarington in the development of a Centennial Garden which
would proudly display our logo and our years of service. We envision the Centennial Garden being
developed in the existing garden plots on the north side of Highway#2,just west of the train overpass and
just east of Highway#57. In this garden,we would like-to have a-bed of purple flowers surrounding a white
gravel based image of our logo complete with a similar layout highlighting the years of service. This could
be done in one of the three current plots(preferably the centre plot) or it could be spread out to
incorporate all three current plots(please see rough sketch attached.) It is our hope that this garden will
remain in existence year after year, until another such request is made.
It is our intention to work with the Municipality on this project,with our staff providing any necessary
support.We would like to have some of our Bigs and Littles involved in the development and the official
unveiling which we would orchestrate in conjunction with Municipal staff. We have met with Mr. Bob
Genosko of the Operations Department to present this idea,and at his suggestion we are forwarding this
request to you for official approval. We look forward to working with you and sharing this once-in-a-
lifetime milestone with the Municipality of Clarington.
Sincerely
Darlene Brown
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
905-623-6646
�� , 23 Scugog Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3H7 " �o e
CN!10679 311 0 RR0001 Phone:(905) 623-6646 • Fax:(905) 623-0704 • www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/clarington
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