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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
General Purpose & Administration
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Date:
January 12, 2004
Resolution #: C~- 0\3 -olf-
Report #: CSD-01-04
File#:
By-law #:
Subject:
Clarington Public Library Main Branch Coffee Kiosk Operation - Six Month
Review
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-01-04 be received;
2. THAT the Community Services Department cease the operation of the Library
Coffee Kiosk, effective February 1, 2004.
3. THAT the Clarington Public Library Board be advised of the decision.
Reviewed by:
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT NO.: CSD-01-04
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 At the June 2, 2003 Council Meeting, Community Services Department Report
CSD-12-03 was ratified. This report instructed the department to initiate a coffee
kiosk operation in the Main Branch, Clarington Public Library. This program was
to be operated on a six month trial period, with an operational review and a
subsequent report to Council.
2.0 PROGRAM
2.1 The kiosk began operation on May 26, 2003 with the hours outlined in the
original report. During the first month, minor changes were made to the operating
hours in an attempt to provide the maximum level of service to the patrons at the
same time as being financially responsible.
2.2 The proposed menu for this operation was limited to coffee, juice, soft drinks,
muffins and pastries. This decision was based on concerns from the Clarington
Public Library with noise from equipment as well as with messy foods and the
potential damage to the furniture and library materials. The Durham Public Health
Department also placed restrictions, prohibiting any food preparation on site due
to the lack of sink facilities for the cleaning and disinfecting of dishes and
utensils.
3.0 FINANCIAL
3.1 During the seven months of operation to date, the cost of supplies and labour are
approximately $11 ,600.00. During this same period sales are estimated at
$5,000.00. The trial period did include the slower summer months and based on
this, it is realistic to project an annualized deficit of $1 0,000.00 for this operation.
4.0 COMMENTS
4.1 The size of the kiosk area, the lack of multiple sinks and the restricted menu
drastically affect the ability of our department to operate a financially viable
coffee kiosk.
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