Title
Beautification Grant - Duffield Parents Advisory Committee
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the Duffield Parents Advisory Committee's Beautification Grant in the amount of $10,000 to be funded from the 2016 operating budget.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motion as presented. This project involves a great deal of cooperation amongst three separate organizations, working together to enhance the community.
Purpose
As per Policy C-RP20, Beautification Grant applications must be approved by Council.
Summary
The Duffield Parents Advisory Committee is a community based fundraising organization serving the Duffield area. The group has been working with the Duffield Hall and the Duffield School on a beautification project for the hamlet that will benefit both residents and visitors alike. The proposed project includes the addition of an outdoor ice surface, along with a variety of additional amenities and improving the aesthetics of the site. An administrative report along with the grant application provide further details on the project (attached).
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Healthy Communities
- Increase community capacity building
- Understand and emphasize the line between parks/open spaces and environmental health and ecosystem
Financial Impact:
Cost: $10,000
Source of Funding: 2016 Operating Budget
Other (As Required)