REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: February 27, 2017 Report No. FIN-17-003
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Local Grant Committee
SUBJECT:
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2017 Local Grants Allocation
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council consider the allocation of local grants in the amount of $122,850 as set out in the schedule attached to Staff Report FIN-017-003.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Council Policy No. ADMIN-32 Local Grants
Council Policy No. ADMIN-29 Local Grants - Esquimalt High School
Council Policy No. ADMIN-52 Local Grants - L'?cole Victor Brodeur
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Continue with a vibrant and sustainable arts, culture and heritage community
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Council Policy No. ADMIN-32 Local Grants, of which a copy has been attached for reference, funding for local grants is provided within the annual budget. Up to 90% of the annual budgeted amount may be allocated to applications submitted by the December 31 deadline, with the remaining funds available for potential distribution throughout the remainder of the year for future local grant applications.
During 2016, amendments to the Council Policy were approved by Council. In addition to communicating consistent reporting requirements for all organizations, other amendments included: (1) clarity regarding the treatment for established events within the community, (2) an increase the local grant account balance, (3) a change in the method for calculating the local grant balance each year, and (4) a revised timeline for application submission, Committee review and Council approval.
The amended Policy defines the criteria that must be met for established events. For any event satisfying these criteria, the organization is not required to appear before the Committee and is also eligible for in kind support from the Township. Additionally, the organization is required to provide a report to Council after completion of the event. This is to ensure accountability and...
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