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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, February 24^th, 2004.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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2.

Award of Contract T.1559, Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft, Japanese Duplex, Cannery Office
(Report:  Mar. 9/04, File No.:  2052-20-BSYD) (REDMS No. 1115001)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow / Robert Gonzales

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Tender T.1559 for the repair/renovation of the Seine Net Loft substructure and new foundations for the Japanese Duplex and Cannery Office be awarded to Grand Construction for the sum of $254,000.00 plus GST.

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3.

COMMUNITY SHARING FARM PROPOSAL
(Report:  Mar. 9/04, File No.:  2345) (REDMS No. 1166464)  (Delegation:  Mary Gazetas, Brenda Crockett, and Ann Mackie, Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project proposal Sharing Farm Plan be approved for a two year pilot project at the South Dyke Community Garden located at 13871 No. 3 Road, commencing April 2004 to April 2006.

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4.

Corporate Events Strategy
(Report:  Mar. 16/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1127771)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

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the Draft Corporate Events Strategy (attached to the report dated March 16^th, 2004, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services), be endorsed in principle; and
 

(2)

staff seek comment on the Draft Event Strategy.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT