February 3, 1998

To: Scarborough Community Council

From: Bruce F. Fleury, RDMR, Commissioner

Subject: 1998 Scarborough Trillium Award Program

Purpose: To appoint two members of Scarborough Community Council to the 1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

Two members of Scarborough Community Council be appointed to the 1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Scarborough Trillium Award Program was established in 1978 to recognize the efforts of Scarborough property owners who enhance their neighbourhoods and the City as a whole through the beauty of their front gardens. Residential as well as industrial, commercial and institutional properties may be nominated for an award. The program is jointly sponsored by the Agincourt Garden Club, the Scarborough Garden Horticultural Society and the City, through the Parks and Recreation Department.

In 1997, 250 gardens were nominated and more than 40 volunteer judges working in teams were involved in the judging. At the October awards evening, over 300 people attended as the owners of 35 properties were recognized.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

It is a Good News Program. Promotion and education of the environment.

Conclusions:

Contact Name:

Jay Todd, Co-ordinator, Parks Administration

Telephone :396-5603

Facsimile: 396-5399

E-Mail : todd@ city.scarborough.on.ca.

JAY TODD

Co-ordinator, Parks Administration

BRUCE F. FLEURY, RDMR

Commissioner

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