ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

                                           Date: July 10, 1997
                                           Dept. File No.
                                           CC File No.: 4151

   TO:       Vancouver City Council

   FROM:     General Manager of Parks and Recreation

   SUBJECT:  Millennium Celebration Project


   RECOMMENDATION

        A.   THAT City Council authorize the Park Board to establish a
             Millennium Steering Committee to research the scope of
             possible and planned Millennium celebrations being considered
             for the year 2000 and recommend an appropriate role for the
             City in participating in and supporting these activities.

        B.   THAT this Steering Committee report back to the Board and City
             Council during December, 1997.

        C.   THAT City Council approve a budget of $7,750 to support the
             work of the Steering Committee, source of funds to be
             Contingency Reserve.

   BACKGROUND

   The Millennium Year 2000 is just 30 months away, and already many groups
   are contemplating the kinds of activities or projects that could be
   organized to celebrate the birth of a new century.  Without a doubt, the
   City will be asked to participate in many of these celebrations through
   the provision of facilities, coordination of events, or the direct
   organization of some events.  It is important therefore, that the City
   begin the process of determining the scope of activities that are being
   planned and determine an appropriate role for the City.

   DISCUSSION

   This report is recommending that the Park Board take a lead role in
   organizing a Millennium Steering Committee with a mandate to explore the
   ways in which the City may participate in the planning, co-ordinating,
   hosting, monitoring and promotion of Millennium celebrations.  

   This Committee would be asked to prepare a report describing the scope
   of activity that is being planned and proposing the kind of civic
   organization that would be most appropriate to support Millennium
   projects. An appropriate operating budget will also be recommended. 

   The membership of the Steering Committee would consist of a
   representative from City Council, a Park Commissioner, a representative
   from the Vancouver School Board, and citizens representing the arts,
   multicultural community, sports organizations and the business
   community.

   Staff resources will be required to assist the work of the Steering
   Committee, as well as funds to host meeting and planning sessions during
   the six month period of the Steering Committee's work.

             Budget:

             Staff Costs         $6,750
             Meeting & Misc.     $1,000

             TOTAL               $7,750

   The source of these funds to be Contingency Reserve.

   The Steering Committee would be expected to present a final report with
   all of its recommendations during December.


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