HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-030 - Grand River Conservation Foundation - Walter Bean Trail Funds Transfer
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: February 22, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Dan Locke, Interim Director Operations, 519-741-2600
ext. 4517
PREPARED BY: Tim O’Brien, Landscape Architect, 519-741-2600 ext. 4399
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward(s) ALL
DATE OF REPORT: February 17, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS- 16-030
SUBJECT:Transfer of Walter Bean Trail Funds from Grand River
Conservation Foundation
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement with the Grand
River Conservation Foundation to effect the transfer of funds intended for the
completion of the Walter Bean Trail in Kitchener, consistent with the original
Objects of the Walter Bean Grand River Community Trail Foundation; said
agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
The Grand River Conservation Foundation established the Walter Bean Trail Fund in
support of the Walter Bean Grand River Community Trails Foundation objectives to
establish and ensure the continued existence and use of a recreational trail proximate to
the Grand River.
REPORT:
Grand River Conservation Foundation wishes to wind down the Walter Bean Trail Fund
and would like to transfer a portion of the fund to the City of Kitchener to be used in
conjunction with future priority Walter Bean Trail construction and renewal projects in
Kitchener in keeping with the original objectives. As part of the City’s ongoing
involvement the City will assume ownership and responsibility for the information kiosks
located along the trail length in Kitchener.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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The City is to provide the Grand River Conservation Foundation with an annual report of
its expenditures from this fund. It is anticipated that the funds will be exhausted by
December 31, 2025 but if they are not the City may seek an extension of the timeframe
and/or an expansion of the objectives.
The Grand River Conservation Foundation approved the transfer of the funds as it
pertains to Kitchener at the end of January, 2016.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority: Sustainable Environment & Infrastructure
Strategy: 4.4 – Develop a network of safe, comfortable and linked pedestrian and
cycling facilities and improve year-round maintenance on priority routes.
Strategic Action: #86 Year Round Management of Trails & walkways
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City will have benefit of these funds to expand and promote the Walter Bean Trail
where appropriate as well as use these funds to maintain the kiosks located along the
trail length in Kitchener.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT – Trail planning projects are undertaken through a consultative process.
CONCLUSION:
Staff supports the transfer of funds directly to the City on the terms and conditions set
out in the agreement.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Executive Director Cynthia Fletcher
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