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C17- rinsq0II Report
Community Services
Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee
Date: September 22, 2014 Resolution: p_ 2 By-law: N/A
Report: CSD-015-14 File: N/A
Subject: New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
a) That Report CSD-015-14 be received for information.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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Jos . Caruana Franklin Wu,
Di e for of Community Services Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Clarington
Report CSD-015-14 Page 2
Report Overview
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the Community Services Department's plan to
host a New Year's Eve Family Celebration on December 31, 2014.
Background
1. In early 2014, Members of Council expressed an interest in the development of a family
friendly community celebration being held annually on New Year's Eve. A family New
Year's Eve event would provide the community with a venue and opportunity to come
together, celebrating New Year's Eve with family and friends within Clarington.
2. Staff from the Community Services Department surveyed neighbouring Durham Region
municipalities as well as the Greater Toronto Area to research what types of community
events and activities are being held within their communities on New Year's Eve.
3. A New Year's Eve event was not included in the 2014 budget; therefore the 2014 event will
be on a smaller scale but can be done within the existing approved budget. Staff will
request funding through the 2015 budget process with the goal of hosting a larger Family
New Year's Eve Party in 2015.
4. The Community Services Department will host a New Year's Eve Celebration on December
31, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, which will
be open to all ages. Family friendly activities will include public skating, face painting,
children's activities and crafts, and party favours.
5. Recreational Skating will be offered on Pad A from 6:00 PM — 7:10 PM and 7:30 PM to 8:40
PM.
6. The event will be able to accommodate approximately 350 individuals. Wristbands will be
sold for a nominal fee of:
a. $1.00 Youth (3-17 years) and Seniors (65 years +)
b. $2.00 Adults
c. Children under 3 years, no charge.
7. Wristbands will be on sale as of Monday, December 1St at the Customer Service desks of
Community Service Department recreation facilities and will be distributed on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
Concurrence: Not Applicable
Municipality of Clarington
Report CSD-015-14 Page 3
Strategic Plan Application
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan.
Staff Contact: Sharon Meredith, Manager, Recreation Services, 905-623-3379 ext.2504 or
smeredith(a-)clarington.net
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.