REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
DATE: April 10, 2017 Report No. EPW-17-009
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Jeff Miller, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Advertising on Municipal Solid Waste Vehicles
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What parameters will be considered in the proposed policy for advertising on Municipal solid waste vehicles?
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Committee of the Whole receive Staff Report EPW-17-009 for information, provide any additional direction to staff as the COTW considers advisable, and direct staff to prepare a report for Council's consideration.
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BACKGROUND:
In late 2016, Staff Report EPW-16-035 was presented to the Committee of the Whole. This report looked at the addition of advertising for events on the two solid waste collection units. Each of the units have a sign holder on the inside portion of the waste compartment doors. Currently, the only time this sign holder is utilized is during December to advertise the Township/CUPE food drive. The Committee reviewed the report and gave direction to staff that advertising on the solid waste collection units has merit and to develop a draft policy.
ISSUES:
The focus of this report is to look at the main points of the proposed policy to confirm that they fulfill the intent of the direction given by the Committee. The draft Policy is attached.
There are three points for discussion. They are:
1. Policy Utilization
2. Schedule
3. Messaging
1. Policy Utilization
Based on earlier discussion with the Committee, parties that would be eligible to utilize this policy are:
* Parties that are non-profit in nature that have received funding or support from the Township for the event or activity.
* The Township in order to promote Township related activities.
Parties that would not be eligible for making use of this space include:
* Individuals who want to convey a particular message
* Private entities
* For profit entities
* Polit...
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