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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, July 19, 2010.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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1.

2011 Tall Ships Maritime Festival Infrastructure

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2914343)

Designated Speaker:  Jamie Esko

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a capital submission in the amount of $1.10 million for the infrastructure development at Garry Point Park, as recommended, be considered as part of the 2011 Capital Budget process.

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Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway Enhancements

(File Ref. No.:  06-2400-20-MARM1-01) (REDMS No. 2962958)

Designated Speaker:  Jamie Esko

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That $312,000 be funded from Parks DCCs and be included as part of the 2010 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw amendment to augment the Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway budget for enhanced recreational opportunities.

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3.

Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund

(File Ref. No.:  03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 2971360)

Designated Speaker: Andrew Nazareth 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That an interest-free loan of $25,000 from the City’s Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund to the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society, with full repayment to be made to the City six months subsequent to the advance of the loan, be approved.

ADJOURNMENT