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REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 9, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: C. Tarling, Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk, 7809
PREPARED BY: Patricia Harris, Manager of Licensing, 7854
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9
DATE OF REPORT: September 5, 2013
REPORT NO.: FCS -13 -146
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO EXTEND CANOE RENTAL BUSINESS IN
VICTORIA PARK — SEPTEMBER 3 TO OCTOBER 14,
2013
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request of Canoeing on the Grand to operate a temporary canoe rental business
in Victoria Park be extended to October 14, 2013 provided the required licence is
obtained.
BACKGROUND:
At the Council meeting of May 16, 2013, Council approved the request of Canoeing on the
Grand to operate a canoe rental business in Victoria Park on a trial basis until September 3,
2013 provided the required licence was obtained.
REPORT:
A request has been received from the owner of Canoeing on the Grand asking for an extension
to the temporary canoe rental business in Victoria Park until October 14, 2013. He has
indicated that he has received numerous requests by the public for this activity to be continued
in the Park until this time.
Staff has no concerns with this request.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Quality of Life: Canoeing brings an additional active recreational opportunity to the park and this
partnership has brought enjoyment to many residents of the City.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City currently receives $1.00 from each rental.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The original proposal was shared with and was supported by the Victoria Park Working Group
on a trial basis to ensure the success of canoeing on the lake.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: D. Chapman, Deputy CAO and City Treasurer, Finance and
Corporate Services