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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 51-2012 Tuesday, July 3, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Aquafest - West Ipperwash Beach<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the recommendation in D.C.S. Report No. 53 – 2012 be<br />
approved and that a financial contribution <strong>of</strong> $1,500.00 be<br />
remitted to Kettle and Stony Point First Nations for<br />
entertainment and portable washroom rentals for Aquafest<br />
2012.<br />
REPORT<br />
On August 11, 2012 the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> will partner with Kettle and<br />
Stony Point First Nations to host the second annual Aquafest on West Ipperwash<br />
Beach. This event is run in conjunction with Aquafest events taking place throughout<br />
Grand Bend and in the Pinery Provincial Park.<br />
Aquafest activities on West Ipperwash Beach include a water ceremony, sand sculpture<br />
competition, puppet show, musical entertainment, storytelling, children’s games,<br />
information booths and food vendors, and a giant kite flying demonstration. <strong>The</strong> West<br />
Ipperwash Beach will be closed to motorized traffic from 6:00am – 4:00pm on the day <strong>of</strong><br />
the event, and additional parking will be available in the MNR lots along East Parkway<br />
and West Parkway.<br />
<strong>The</strong> theme <strong>of</strong> Aquafest 2012 on West Ipperwash Beach is “Honoring the Water”. <strong>The</strong><br />
goal <strong>of</strong> this event is to educate the community, visitors and surrounding communities on<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> water. It is the intention <strong>of</strong> Kettle and Stony Point to educate and<br />
create awareness <strong>of</strong> the First Nations’ traditional conservation values for water<br />
protection. It is projected that approximately 400 people will attend this event.<br />
Kettle and Stony Point First Nations have submitted a funding request letter for<br />
Council’s consideration for a financial contribution <strong>of</strong> $3,500.00. <strong>The</strong>y are requesting<br />
these funds to help cover costs <strong>of</strong> the event such as entertainment, portable washroom<br />
rentals, tent rentals, and other items associated with hosting the event. Please see the<br />
attached funding request letter and event overview in ‘Attachment 1, and the proposed<br />
event budget in ‘Attachment 2’. It should be noted that the revenues in the attached<br />
budget are projected numbers only and have not yet been confirmed.<br />
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