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offers these in-kind services to community groups, such as the Forest Canada Day
Committee, that have been designated a Committee of Council.
Staff met with members of the Committee on Monday, February 11, 2013 to discuss to
situation. It was agreed that the arrangement noted above would work for the event.
The attached letter in ‘Schedule A’ outlines the Committee’s request to be designated a
Committee of Council for insurance purposes and staff support for donation receipts
and grant assistance when required. The group understands that the municipality does
have limitations on the grants that can be applied for and therefore some of the grants
they have received in the past may no longer be obtainable.
Staff recommends that Council approve the request from the Aquafest Committee in
order to keep the event viable. Not only does the event convey an important
environmental message, but it also contributes to the economic development of the
community by attracting tourists to the area.
Respectfully submitted,
Brent Kittmer
Director of Community Services
Report Prepared by Shannon Prout – Acting Facilitator of Recreation & Leisure
Attachments:
1) Schedule A – Letter from Aquafest requesting municipal assistance
2) Schedule B – 2012 Aquafest Report
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