2013/07/09 (2) t_ 'F S
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— NIAGARA FO■W
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
July 9, 2013
No. 30
Moved by Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Gates
WHEREAS the inaugural GranFondo Niagara cycling event is scheduled throughout the Niagara Region
on September 14, 2013; and
WHEREAS Gran fondos are mass participation cycling events that have enjoyed incredible popularity in
Europe for decades and are gaining momentum in North America; and
WHEREAS the GranFondo Niagara is the type of large-scale event that will attract thousands to our Region
after Labour Day; and
WHEREAS the GranFondo Niagara is supported by the local tourism stakeholders; and
WHEREAS Provincial highways will require closure at certain times during the event; and
WHEREAS the costs associated with the event and related road closures, Provincial and local,will be borne
by the event organizers.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Niagara Falls City Council supports the GranFondo Niagara event and
acknowledges the closures and potential impact on our road network; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council requests that the Ministry of Transportation
close all provincial highways that are necessary in order to facilitate the event; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED the municipality will not be seeking any remuneration from the Ministry
of Transportation for any damages that may result due to road closures or detours on the municipal road
system.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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D • IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CIIEIRK MAYOR