REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: March 15, 2017 Report No. P&R-17-004
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Scott Hartman, Director of Parks & Recreation Services
SUBJECT:
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Relocation of HMCS Esquimalt MemorialEnd
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council direct staff to relocate the HMCS Esquimalt Memorial to Memorial Park.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Council's Strategic Priorities identifies that the Township will ensure heritage values are considered in land use decisions.
BACKGROUND:
The current plan for the new Esquimalt Town Square development indicates that the HMCS Esquimalt Memorial will be moved adjacent to the existing sidewalk alongside Town Hall and that a Statutory Right-of-Way will be created with Aragon Properties to ensure continued public access to this Memorial. Staff has been discussing alternatives with the military and Esquimalt's heritage representatives. The opportunity exists to permanently relocate the HMCS Esquimalt Memorial to Memorial Park.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The HMCS Esquimalt Memorial could be relocated to land owned by the Township. Given that the Memorial needs to be moved with the current development plan for the Esquimalt Town Square, the opportunity exists to permanently relocate the HMCS Esquimalt Memorial to Memorial Park. This relocation will allow the Memorial to remain on publicly-owned parkland where the Township has the ability to ensure that it is maintained and accessible for public activities. A proposed site at Memorial Park has been identified (please see Appendix 1). The relocation will not occur until after the April 16th Ceremony.
2. Organizational Implications
The relocation of the HMCS Esquimalt Memorial has been included in the current work plan.
3. Financial Implications
Funds have been allocated in the Esquimalt Town Square remediation budget for relocation of the Memorial. The decision to relocate the ...
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