2009/10/19The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Resolution
October 19, 2009
No. 35
Moved by Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Maves
WHEREAS the City ofNiagara Falls has been chosen as one ofthe locations for the 2010 Olympic
Torch Relay (the "event");and
WHEREAS in December 2008, City Council approved monies for a community celebration related
to the event (cf. BDD-2008-04); and
WHEREAS the City received funding through the Department of Canadian Heritage for the event;
and
WHEREAS the Provincial government, through the Ministry of Tourism, is offering matching
funding up to $15,000; and
WHEREAS the Provincial government is requesting a Council resolution authorizing the
submission of the grant application.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate staff person be authorized to submit a
financial request to the Ministry of Tourism in relation to the Olympic Torch Relay and Community
Celebration.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN I IDA
CITY CLERK
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r R. T. (TED) SALCI
MAYOR