February 4, 1999

To:Chair and Members of the Scarborough Community Council

From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

Subject:1999 Trillium Garden Award Program - East District

Purpose:

To request the appointment of two members of Scarborough Community Council to the 1999 Trillium Garden Awards Committee

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

An amount of $10,000 has been included in the Current Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that The Scarborough Community Council appoint two members to the 1999 Trillium Garden Award Committee.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Trillium Garden Award Program was established in 1978 to recognize the efforts of 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 and Horticultural Society and the City, through the Parks and Recreation Division.

In 1998, three hundred and fifty (350) gardens were nominated and more than forty (40) volunteer judges working in teams were involved in the judging. At the October awards evening, over three hundred (300) people attended as the owners of thirty-seven (37) properties were recognized.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

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

Contact Name:

Jay Todd, Supervisor of Parks, East District (North Region)

Telephone :396-5603

Facsimile :396-5399

Joe Halstead

Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

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