THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
MAR 20 1978
March 17,1978

MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

MEMORANDUM FROM: LEISURE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

1. USER CHARGES
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It is essential that we look at the rental rates and indicate to
our community groups what increase they can expect for their upcoming
season. During the year 1975 Council adopted a policy whereby the Arena
operation would be subsidized by 50% and the Hyde Creek Operation by
65%. However, at that point in time, the operation of two arenas had not
been experienced. It is now evident that this 50% subsidy is unrealistic
and we should be looking at a 65% subsidy. Im order to meet this 65%
subsidy for the year 1978, it will be necessary to increase the revenues
by 8%.

The Leisure Activities Committee would like to make the following

recommendations for Council's consideration.

a. That the subsidy for the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre be set at
65%.

b. That all user rates and rentals be increased by 8 % for the year 1978.

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2. PROVINCIAL PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE

Alderman George Laking would like to attend the annual conference in
Vernon, B.C. April 27th to April 30th, 1978. The Leisure Activities Committee

recommends that he be permitted to attend and that his expenses be paid.

Respectfully submitted,
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