THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON Special Regular Council meeting including items closed to the Public AGENDA

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON Special Regular Council meeting including items closed to the Public AGENDA Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC Page 1 Aboriginal Acknowledgement The City of Nelson acknowledges all Aboriginal peoples on whose traditional territories we stand We honour their connection to the land and rivers and respect the importance of the environment to our strength as a community 2 Adoption of Agenda 3 Recommendation & Requests (LATE ITEM) Addenda (a) Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club Request for Letter of Support Resolution Closing the Meeting to the Public Resolution required: "That it is the opinion of the Council that the public interest requires that persons, other than members of Council and staff (and any approved audiences) be excluded from this meeting and that the Special Closed meeting of Council continue under Section 90 (1)(c)(e) and (g) of the Community Charter" 5 In Camera Portion of the Meeting 6 Reconvene Open Council Meeting 7 In Camera Items Released to the Public 8 Resolution to Adjourn (a) Agenda Signature Frances Long Director of Corporate Services

2 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON REQUEST FOR DECISION DATE: January 23, 2017 Special TOPIC: Request for Letter of Support PROPOSAL: Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club Application to CBT Recreation Infrastructure Grant for funding to develop a multi-generational recreation part at Art Gibbons Park PROPOSED BY: Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club ANALYSIS SUMMARY: The Chair of the Rosemont Multi-Generational Park Project (Meg Milner) and President of the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club (Sandra England) have asked Council to provide a letter of support for their application to the CBT Recreation Infrastructure Grant The grant application is to develop a multi-generational park in Rosemont at the Art Gibbons Park in Nelson A Council resolution is required for this request BACKGROUND: The attached letter explains how the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club collaborated with the City of Nelson and other stakeholders to develop the skateboard park at the Art Gibbons Park in Rosemont, Nelson During the fall of 2016 the club met with staff to discuss developing a multi-generational park at the same location as the club would like to start raising funds for this project City Parks and Public Works Supervisor, Karen MacDonald, has welcomed the opportunity Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club has presented to contribute further to developing the Art Gibbon Park, making it a wheelchair accessible and age-friendly recreation area Attached are the renderings for the proposed additions to the park together with the playground equipment Karen will also be available at the January 23 rd Council meeting to explain the project and answer any questions Council may have The Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club is requesting an official City letter of support for the project with written confirmation that the City will make an in-kind contribution of the building equipment (eg playground equipment) and remain committed to the ongoing maintenance of the park and installed equipment The Chairperson of the project will be away in early February and has requested that Council provides the letter of support in January The CBT Recreation Infrastructure Grant deadline is February 15, 2017 BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS: A letter of support will not only serve to strengthen Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club s grant funding application, but the funding received will significantly assist the City in developing a multi-generational, wheelchair accessible recreation park at Art Gibbon in Rosemont and benefit the whole community LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, POLICIES: It is within Council s authority to provide the requested letter of support

3 COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION: There is no cost associated with this request COMMUNICATION: Should Council agree to this request, an official letter will be sent to Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club in advance of the CBT Recreation Infrastructure Grant deadline of February 15, 2017 ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Request Renderings for Art Gibbon multi-generational park Schematics of the proposed playground equipment OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES: 1 Provide a letter of support 2 Do not provide letter of support STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council passes the following resolution: THAT Nelson City Council [supports / does not support] the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club plan to develop a multi-generational park at Rosemont (Art Gibbons) Park; and THAT the City of Nelson provides a letter of support for the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club s application for a Columbia Basin Trust Recreation Infrastructure Grant AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY: DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER CITY MANAGER

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5 City of Nelson Art Gibbons Park Playground Concept by RecTec Industries Inc

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7 Art Gibbons Park Client: Date: City of Nelson November 8, 2016 Scale: 3/32"=1'-0" DESIGNERS Drawn By: Checked By: Issued By: MD BH BH 58'-0" NO ENCROACHMENT ZONE NO ENCROACHMENT ZONE NO ENCROACHMENT ZONE 51'-0" NO ENCROACHMENT ZONE

8 FROM Cost Specifications RECTEC INDUSTRIES INC # Progress Way Phone: (604) Delta, BC Fax: (604) V4G 1H2 Toll Free: Contact: Brad Heintz Sales Consultant Prepared by: TP TO: City of Nelson FOR: Art Gibbon Park 2013 ATTN: Karen MacDonald Quotation Date: December 20, FOB: Alabama; California; BC; BC Delivery: 8-10 weeks Terms: Valid for 30 days (Net 30 days on Approved Accounts) Quantity Product No Description Unit Price Total BIGTOYS 1 MEC-125 Duo Spring Rider 1, , MEC-120 Mini Van 1, , MEC-130 Junior Synchro Spinner 1, , EC-625 Moving Tunnels 1, , MBT-204 Tire Swing, Metal 2, , IS-1-8-2B Double Bay Inline Swing, 2 Belts, 2 Infant Sea 1, ,88700 UPC ROCKS & ROPES 1 LOT Adventure Course 27, , Kid Rock, 1-Stump Rock, 1-Two Rope Bridge, 1-Small Hop Rock, 1-Medium Hop Rock, 1-Angle Log, 1-Large Hop Rock, 1-Rubber Hop Rock, 1-Racoon Log NOTHING BUT FURNISHINGS 2 26PL-PT Furry Creek Table, 6', Plastic 1, , PL-60 Crown Isle Bench, 6', Plastic ,18000 FIBAR SAFETY SURFACING 1 LOT Bulk Fibar (150 Cubic Yards) 3, , LOT Spinning Mat (for MEC -130) * 2014 price increase effective January 1st * 2% / month interest on overdue accounts ** Limits of Liability: $5 Million Additional Notes: Price does not include installation Should you wish to proceed with this order, please sign where indicated below and return by fax, or advise your purchase order number Thank you! Subtotal - Equipment Only $47,85900 Delivery $6, % Provincial Sales Tax $3,61431 Installation $000 5% Goods & Services Tax $2,73570 Total Quotation $61,06401 Signature to be used as Purchase Order Date

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