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VOLUME 13, ISSUE 10 - OCTOBER 2012
CITY OF NANAIMO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REPORT
REMINDER TO
RESIDENTS:
City Cultural Operating,
Events & Festivals, Sport
Tournament Grants Available
October 1, 2012
2 - The City of Nanaimo is now accepting
applications from community organizations needing financial
assistance to support their cultural or sport organization
or events. Three grants are available to local non-profit
organizations: Cultural Operating Grant, Arts, Cultural and
Festivals Events Grant and the Sport Tournament Grant.
The City of Nanaimo recognizes the contribution arts, cultural
and sport activities bring to the community. “The economic
and social benefit generated by our local organizations is
impressive”, explains Bob Kuhn, Manager Recreation and
Cultural Services. “To these ends, the City of Nanaimo
affirms its ongoing commitment to encourage and support
an active and successful art, culture and sport sector within
the community”.
Cultural Operating Grants are available to non-profit arts and
cultural organizations to assist with operating costs. Seed
money is also available to new and emerging organizations.
Eligibility and evaluation guidelines are included on the
application form which can be found online at www.
nanaimo.ca . Applications must be received by November
1st, 2012. The Cultural Committee of the Parks, Recreation
and Culture Commission will be reviewing the applications
before the end of 2012.
There are two deadlines for the Sports Tournament Grant
application: November 1st for events hosted between
January 1 to June 30 and May 1st for events hosted between
July 1st and December 31st. Sport Tournament applications
will be reviewed by the Recreation Committee of the Parks,
Recreation and Culture Commission. Application forms for
this grant are also available at www.nanaimo.ca .
Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Parks,
Recreation and Culture Commission and City Council for
final approval.
If you have any questions about the grants and grant criteria
please call Bob Kuhn or Hannah King at 250-756-5200.
Nanaimo Cultural Plan
Community Visioning Forum
October 16, 7-9:30 pm
Beban Park Social Center
The City of Nanaimo invites you to participate in the
cultural planning process to make Nanaimo a more
vibrant and creative city. Your feedback and ideas will
be invaluable in making the new Nanaimo Cultural Plan
reflect who we are as a city and what kind of a creative
city we want to be in the future. We will present the new
cultural resources inventory and map. There will be
opportunity for discussions regarding our key cultural
assets, guiding principles for the plan and our vision for
the future. Sandra Thomson, Development Consultant,
will be facilitating the feedback session.
Nanaimo has embraced “Cultural Vitality” as one of the
4 pillars of sustainability in its Corporate Strategic Plan.
To this end we are embarking on a municipal cultural
planning process to leverage local cultural assets and
resources for supporting economic prosperity and
overall creative community building.
Cultural is about who we are as a people - our history,
our values, and is central to our identity. It fosters
innovation, collaboration and community partnerships.
Culture is what makes our city look and feel the way it
does. Imagine a Nanaimo that is vibrant and interesting,
welcoming and liveable ... a community that is exactly
what all our residents have envisioned and worked
together to create. A place where anyone in the world
would love to live or visit. Your Nanaimo - A place to be
proud of!
The City of Nanaimo recognizes the growing importance
of the role played by creativity, innovation, arts and
culture and quality of place, for a healthy vibrant
community.
For more information about the cultural planning process
and how you can be involved, please contact Bob Kuhn
at [email protected] (Phone 250-760-1139)
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE NEXT REVIEW PERIOD
FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE 2012-NOV-01
Council adopted planNanaimo as the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) 2008 Bylaw No. 6500 on
2008-SEP-08. Council’s policy under Goal Seven – Work Towards A Sustainable Nanaimo, is to consider
general OCP amendment applications twice a year.
Under the approved process, Council will consider applications received by 2012-NOV-01
for general Official Community Plan amendments. The final decision regarding bylaws before Council in this
review period will normally occur prior to 2013-APR-30.
General Plan amendment applications received after 2012-NOV-01 will not be considered for a Plan
amendment until the next review period.
Information and application forms are available by contacting:
Community Planning Section
Community Safety and Development Division
City Hall Annex
238 Franklyn Street, Nanaimo
Ph (250) 755-4483
PUBLIC WORKS - CITY OF NANAIMO - 250-758-5222
MESSAGE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
RE: MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE/DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Before winter rainstorms arrive is the time for homeowners to check gutters, downspouts and perimeter drains
around the house to ensure everything is working properly.
1. Clear your gutters and downspouts of all leaves and debris. Ensure that they remain clear through the
winter.
2. Have your drain system cleaned and repaired if necessary. Remember, drain tiles will plug over time with
mud, silt, or roots and in some cases, may even have failed due to age.
3. Ensure that any surface drains, such as those located at the bottom of driveways and stairwells are clear of
mud and debris and remain clear through the winter.
Per Bylaw No. 7004, water meters are to be
accessible at all times for reading and repairing
of the water meter. This includes providing
and maintaining an adequate and convenient
passage-way to the water meter.
User Rate Department
Phone: 250-756-5716
Fax: 250-755-4440
e-mail: [email protected]
CITY HAPPENINGS
COUNCIL KEY DATE
CALENDAR - 2012
All City of Nanaimo Council Meetings and Public
Hearings commence at 7:00 p.m., and will be held
in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre,
located at 80 Commercial Street.
All City of Nanaimo Finance/Policy Committee of the
Whole Meetings commence at 4:30 p.m., and will be
held in the Shaw Auditorium, Port of Nanaimo Centre,
located at 80 Commercial Street.
October 15..................................Council Meeting
October 22........................ Committee of the Whole
October 29 ..................................Council Meeting
November 1 ..................................... Public Hearing
November 5 ...................Committee of the Whole
November 12
2 ............. STATUTORY HOLIDAY FOR
REMEMBRANCE DAY
November 19 ..............................Council Meeting
November 26 .................... Committee of the Whole
December 3 ................................Council Meeting
December 6 ..................................... Public Hearing
December 10 .................Committee of the Whole
December 17 .................................Council Meeting
December 25
5 ............................ CHRISTMAS DAY
December 26
6 ....................................BOXING DAY
MAYOR
John Ruttan - Res: 250-390-4724
COUNCILLORS
George Anderson - Cell: 250-713-8201
Bill Bestwick - Res: 250-753-7065
Diane Brennan - Cell: 250-713-6996
Ted Greves - Res. 250-729-0714
Diana Johnstone - Res: 250-754-9996
Jim Kipp - Res: 250-753-5212
Bill McKay - Cell: 250-668-5969
Fred Pattje - Res: 250-758-7575
Email Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Mailing Address:
mayor&[email protected]
(250) 755-4400
(250) 754-8263
455 Wallace St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT:
www.nanaimo.ca