REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: November 1, 2017 Report No. P&R-17-009
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Scott Hartman, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
SUBJECT:
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Contract Award - Community Engagement Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council award the contract for the Community Engagement Project to the Centre for Sustainability Whistler and direct staff to finalize the project details.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Bylaw No. 2845 - A Bylaw to delegate authority for Purchasing and Disposal
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Facilitate and conduct public consultation for McLoughlin Point Amenity Reserve Funds is identified as an Operational Strategy.
BACKGROUND:
The Township conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to engage a consultant to develop and implement a community engagement and planning strategy to establish key priorities for planning, design and implementation of community infrastructure as a result of the recently negotiated sewage amenity funds.
A one time contribution of $17,000,000 provided by the CRD to the McLoughlin Point Amenity Reserve Funds in accordance with section 55(2)(b) (16) of the Zoning Bylaw will be used as follows:
* Waterfront Park improvements valued at $7,000,000 for Saxe Point Park, Esquimalt Gorge Park, Macaulay Point Park and any other waterfront park areas identified by the Township and approved by the CRD acting reasonably.
* Recreation/Public Space improvements or additions valued at $5,000,000.
* Emergency Services and Public Safety Facility improvements or additions valued at $5,000,000.
The Consultant will engage the community to identify community projects and make recommendations to prioritize in each of these three areas.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
$75,000 was approved in the 2017 Operating Budget to conduct a community engagement process to establish key priorities and identify projects the community wishes to undertake with the funds from th...
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