TAMRMS#: B06
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CSAC Recommendation: Community Events Grant
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:
Dynamyx Gymnastics Club of St. Albert: $2,000 for their 25th Anniversary Celebration
St. Albert Ringette Association: $5,000 for hosting the 2019 Western Canadian Ringette Championships
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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 fall intake of applications for the “Ad Hoc” Community Events Grant Program for Council’s consideration and approval, as per attached Policy C-CS-02.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITY
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ALIGNMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITY
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ALIGNMENT TO SERVICE DELIVERY
Management of Community Granting:
Provision of funding to eligible St. Albert Not-for-profit organizations and residents in the areas of special events, sport and culture development, operational funding and capital renovations and development. Application intake is in the spring and fall of each year with submissions reviewed by the Community Services Advisory Committee. Recommendations are then forwarded from CSAC to Council for final funding approval. Total funds available is set by policy and is increased based on population growth.
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In accordance with City Policy C-CS-02, Community Events Grant Program, this report provides recommendations resulting from the October 23, 2018 Community Services Advisory Committee meeting. The applicants have applied under the “Ad Hoc” community event category in this grant program.
Applications are reviewed by the CSAC and recommended to Council for approval. To date, Council has awarded ...
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