Moved by: Mayor Brown
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Santos
Whereas shade structures or shelters within City parks and open spaces provide amenities to contribute to the overall enjoyment by park patrons and provide a number of benefits including rest in a sheltered environment, relief from summer heat, air ventilation and sometimes convenient seating for residents and park patrons; and,
Whereas shade structures/shelters are required for the following City parks to support the 2023 cricket season:
Teramoto Park,
Andrew Mccandless Park,
Emancipation Park, and
Batsman Park;
Therefore be it resolved that:
That the Commissioner, Community Services, be directed to construct four (4) appropriate shade structures/shelters within the following City parks for the 2023 cricket season:
Teramoto Park,
Andrew Mccandless Park,
Emancipation Park, and
Batsman Park; and
That the Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner, Community Services, be directed to identify an appropriate funding source for the construction of the four (4) identified shade structures/shelters.
Note: This item was deferred to the June 14, 2023 Council meeting.