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JUL 13 1992

THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

REPORT TO COUNCIL

July 9, 1992
B.R. Kirk, City Administrator

Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director

Vandalism - PoCo Rec Centre
(Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting July 6, 1992))

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To receive this report for information.

Background cd

The Parks & Recreation department is experiencing a fair amount of vandalism at the
PoCo Recreation Centre during the months of May and June 1992. The damages
appear to be deliberate and destructive in nature. Unfortunately, these damages are
noted after the user groups have vacated the facility. This makes it extremely
difficult to determine who is responsible.

The total damages for May and June amount to $1,775.99. Attached is a breakdown
of the costs. The Parks & Recreation Committee have reviewed these damages and
are of the opinion that City Council should be made aware of the cost.

A new policy has had to be instituted at the Poco Rec Centre because of the
vandalism. The doors of the Rec Centre will remain locked until a coach arrives and
only then will the teams be permitted in to the facility. The previous policy was that
the facility would be open 1/2 hour before scheduled use regardless of whether the
coaches were present or not. It is most unfortunate that this action has had to be
taken.

aa Taylor,
8s & Recreatiorf{ Director

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