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Community Events Grant - CSAC Recommendations
Presented by: Anna Royer, Business Manager
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That the following St. Albert Community Event Grants be awarded:
St. Albert Sailfish Swim Club: $5,000 for the Summer Sailfish Swim Meet
St. Albert SLAM Basketball Club: $3,000 for the SLAM Youth Basketball Tournament
St. Albert Chamber Music Society: $1,200 for the Summer Music Concert
St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre: $2,800 for the 2018 Volunteer Fair
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report brings forward a recommendation from the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) for allocation from the 2018 spring intake of applications for the “Ad Hoc” Community Events Grant Program for Council’s consideration and approval, as per attached Policy C-CS-02.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
The Council direction that has resulted in this matter being brought before Council is contained in Council Policy C-CS-02 Community Events Grant Program and the corresponding administrative procedures.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In accordance with City Policy C-CS-02, Community Events Grant Program, this report provides recommendations resulting from the April 24, 2018 Community Services Advisory Committee meeting. The applicants have applied under the “Ad Hoc” community event category in this grant program.
The CSAC has recommended funding for the applicants as follows:
Application #1 - Sailfish Summer Swim Meet
Organizing Group: St. Albert Sailfish Swim Club
Funding Request: $5,000
CSAC Recommended Funding: $5,000
This annual swim competition plays host to over 250 swimmers from around the province. This is a two-day event held at Fountain Park Recreation Centre and involves over 150 volunteers. In addition, it is the Club’s 50th Anniversary with additional festivities planned. Total event budget is $6,064 and the recommendation for funding is $5,000.
Application #2 - SLA...
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