ITEM II
Free Use of City Facilities

Comments:

The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed the aspect of
groups using the Recreation Centre or any other City facility without
charge. It was noted that other groups, other than those indicated in
the rental policy have asked for free use. On occasion these groups
have gone to City Council to ask for exception from rental charges.

The Committee wish to ammend the existing policy. (See attached)

Recommendation:

The Parks and Recreation Committee recommend that the following
activities be adopted for "Charges Waived":

May Day

Halloween

Winter Sports Carnival ~ once a year
Summer Sports Carnival - once a year

P.C.A.A.A. fund raising event - once a year

Further Comments:

The Parks and Recreation Committee, however, were unable to resolve
the problem of service clubs wishing to have cLarges waived. The problem
arose as to what Service Clubs or clubs are to get exemption from rental
charges, and also how many events is the City going to subsidize - as we
are getting increased facilities and more requests for free use.

Presently the Kinsmen have a July 1st Sports Day, however, there
are other service groups that have requested free use. The Elks have
had to pay rental charges for Elks Day, which they questioned, the
Marco Hockey Club have asked that charges be waived for a dance.

The Parks and Recreation Committee would like to have Council discuss
the above matter,