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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Meeting:
General Purpose & Administration
Date:
October 4, 2004
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Resolution #: ,-I' J I co
Report #: CSD-10-04
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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-10-04 be received;
2. THAT the Community Services Department meet with representatives from The
Clarington Project, to discuss the feasibility of this group taking over the
operation of the Library Main Branch Coffee kiosk;
3. THAT staff continue to operate the kiosk during these discussions;
4. THAT the Community Services Department report back to Council upon
completion of these discussions; and
5. ton Public Library Board be advised of Council's direction.
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Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
Submitted by.
J e Ii P. Caruana
ir ctor of Community Services
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 At the January 12, 2004 General Purpose and Administration Meeting,
Community Services Department Report CSD-01-04 was received with
direction to extend the pilot project for a further six months.
1.2 In late June staff was approached by representatives of The Clarington Project.
At this meeting staff was advised of an interest in researching the feasibility of
this group operating the library kiosk.
1.3 Subsequently, a letter dated June 30, 2004 (Attachment #1) was received
confirming the discussion that took place. The group also indicated they would
continue to work on a business plan that would assist them in determining if this
operation would be beneficial to their Association.
2.0 FINANCIAL
2.1 As of August 31 , 2004 the actual costs for this operation in 2004 are as follows:
Sales
PIT Wages
Food/Beverage
Misc. Expenses
Deficit
($ 9,500.00)
$12,281.00
$ 4,323.00
$ 350.00
$ 7,454.00
2.2 As previously identified the size of the coffee kiosk, the lack of multiple sinks and
the restricted menu continue to affect the ability of our department to operate a
financially viable coffee kiosk.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 Staff is recommending that Council endorse the investigation into alternate
providers of the service to the patrons of the Library and the Municipal
Administrative Centre. It is believed that a successful partnership with The
Clarington Project would be a benefit to all parties.
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 - June 30, 2004 letter from The Clarington Project
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Terry Gray
Outcomes Manager
Support Services and
The Clarington Project
132 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON
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Linda DelGrande
Acting Director
Clarington Public Library
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON
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Attachment #1 to Report CSD-10-04
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The Clarington Project
132 Church St.
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Fax (905) 576-9754
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Community Services Dep!.
Mr. George Acorn
Facilities Manager
40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6
Dear George,
Thank you for meeting with Darlene and I regarding the Training Enterprise Business.
The Clarington Project has been researching community supported business
opportunities for some time now. After reviewing a variety of ideas that would create a
sustainable Training Enterprise, the Clarington Project is prepared to present to the
Municipality and the Library a proposal to pursue the operation of a Library Cafe unit.
This letter is to confirm our conversation regarding this proposal and to request your
support to take this to the next level.
We are still in the process of gathering detailed information and statistics to support the
sustainability and success of a Library Cafe, however, based on the feasibility
information gathered so far, exciting opportunities exist with this endeavour. The Library
Cafe unit would contribute to the training development and employability of people with
intellectual disabilities, reflects' a need in the community, and offers a sense of belonging
and sustainability in our community.
The Clarington Project is currently developing a full business plan, including a cost
analysis that will further support the feasibility and sustainability of this endeavour. We
would appreciate your support and direction in order to gather needed information and to
pursue this endeavour with the appropriate parties.
If you have any questions about the Clarington Project, please do not hesitate to call
Darlene or me at 623-6814.
!fully submitted,
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The Clarington Project
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