ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: June 19, 2001
Author/Lcl: R Roelofsen/2578455 RTS NO. 02118
CC File No. 4160

Council: June 26, 2001

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	General Manager, Board of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:	Ray Cam Community Centre Alterations

RECOMMENDATION

That the Park Board 2001 Capital Budget be increased by $280,000 for alterations to Ray Cam Community Centre utilizing funds to be donated by the Ray Cam Community Association.

COUNCIL POLICY

Under standing administrative authorities, General Managers have the authority to approve new capital projects from existing capital funding up to a maximum of $50,000. This includes approvals where funding is being provided from outside sources. Approval above this level must be approved by Council.

Council approves Park Board capital budgets.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to increase the Park Board 2001 Capital Budget by $280,000. This report is being brought to Council as Council approval of capital expenditures over $50,000 is required.

DISCUSSION

Staff have been advised by the president of the Ray Cam Community Association that it has assembled funds in the amount of $280,000 to carry out renovations to the main floor of the community centre. The sources of funds are:

· Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security $180,000
· Ray Cam Association Term Deposits $100,000

The Ray Cam Association has requested that Park Board staff coordinate the renovation project, despite the fact that there are no Park Board capital funds allocated to the proposed project. Planning staff have already worked with centre and Association staff to develop a prioritized design program. Some significant elements of the program include:

· Increased office space for youth workers
· Separation of Teen and Pre-Teen lounges
· Creation of a secure computer room
· General improvements to support spaces
· General improvements to exterior spaces

There will be no additional operating costs as a result of this work.

A report on this matter will be considered by the Park Board at its June 11, 2001 meeting and Council will be advised of their decision.

SUMMARY

Funding of $280,000 is made available through the Ray Cam Community Association. Park Board staff will coordinate this project with funds provided by the project.

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