THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

1988 09 OT

MEMORANDUM TO: Parks & Reereation Committee

MEMORANDUM FROM: Larry J. Wheeler,
Acting Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT: Terry Fox Hometown Run

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Reconmendations

It is reeommended that the City of Port Coguitilam waive all
facility rental fees and make every effort to-accommodate all
other requests cn the attached list with the exception of the
proposed graphic (to be dealt with in a separate report).

Purpose/Problem:

fhe purpose of this report 1s to review the request for
assistance received from the Kinsmen regarding the Terry Fox Rua
and provide a recommendation for consideration by the Parks &
Recreation Committee. . : °

History/Background:

fhe Terry Foz Run has been set for September 18, 1988. In the
past, the City of Port Coquitlam has worked in cooperation with
the event organizers to ensure that the "Hometown Run® is a
success. The "Hometown Run® as it is now known has grown $o
become the largest run in British Columbia.

The format for the event being proposed, is similar to the
previous year and the list of requested areas of assistance is
also similar with two exceptions:

Te The Kinsmen have requested the City ts paint a graphic on
Laurier Avenue (This request will be dealt with in a report
under separate cover.)

The Kinamen have requested permission to have their "flag
persons® interrupt the flow of traffic at two key traffic .
points along the route, (on Prairie Avenue at Wellington and
on Coast Meridian at Coquitiam Avenue), to permit runners to
eross the streets in a safe manner. These interruptions
will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 poeM.

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