TAMRMS#: B06
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CSAC Recommendations: "Recurring" Community Events Grant
Presented by: Anna Royer, Business Manager Recreation and Parks
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That the following St. Albert Recurring Community Event grants be awarded for the years 2019 and 2020:
1. St. Albert Community Information & Volunteer Centre: $2,800 for the Volunteer Fair
2. K-40 Club of St. Albert: $6,500 for the Rodeo Parade
3. Outloud Foundation for LGBTQ Community Supports and Services: $5,000 for the St. Albert Pride Festival
4. Society of Friends for the St. Albert Botanic Park: $3,850 for their Summer Events
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report brings forward a recommendation from the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) for allocation from the 2019 intake of applications for the 2019 and 2020 “Recurring” Community Events Grant Program for Council’s consideration and approval, as per attached Council Policy C-CS-02 - Community Events Grant Program.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
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ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF 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 for the “Recurring” category of the Community Events Grant is every second 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.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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 Council Policy C-CS-02 - Community Events Grant Program, th...
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