General Committee
	TO:	Mayor and Members of Council
	FROM:	Stuart Taylor, Director, Strategic Services
	PREPARED BY:	Carolina Moretti, Community Partnership Coordinator
	DATE OF MEETING:	June 20, 2005
	SUBJECT:	Town of Markham and Kevin Thistle Partnership

RECOMMENDATION:

That a non-exclusive partnership between the Town of Markham and Kevin Thistle for Personally Naming a small section in the children’s story nook corner, by hanging a small personalized plaque at the Angus Glen Library in the amount of $3,000 per year be approved by Council

And that a Community Partnership agreement between Kevin Thistle and the Town of Markham be prepared, consisting of a legal agreement outlining the terms and conditions

And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute this agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor

And that the Community Partnership Coordinator work with internal stakeholders to implement and service the partnership

And that the $3,000 per year revenue be allocated as follows:

• $800 a one time fee, to design the naming plaque
• The $3,000 annual payments be directed to the Town of Markham Public Libraries revenue account.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for a community partnership between the Town of Markham and Kevin Thistle relating to personally naming a small section in the story nook at the Angus Glen Library. A plaque that lists only the first names of his two children will be displayed on a wall in the story nook.

BACKGROUND:

In May of 2004, Kevin Thistle, Vice President and General Manager of Angus Glen Golf Club, attended a Town of Markham community partnership focus group meeting and expressed interest in partnering with the Town of Markham. Kevin stated that he would contact us when he was ready to enter a partnership.

In January 2005, the Community Partnership Coordinator held a meeting with Kevin Thistle and presented him with a proposal listing the partnership opportunities with the Town of Markham. During this meeting, Kevin stated that he would like to personally give back to the community by having a small plaque displayed on a wall in the children’s story nook corner which will list both of his children’s first names only. Kevin would like this partnership so that his children will feel like they have a special place to attend and this will be Kevin’s way of personally giving back to the Town of Markham. Kevin is not looking for exposure with this partnership.

The CEO of the Angus Glen Library and Kevin Thistle agreed that a small plaque could be hung on a wall of the small story nook corner on the lower level of the library.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The total partnership commitment from Kevin Thistle represents a non-refundable $3,000 payment.

Length of the Agreement

The length of this agreement will be for one three year term with an automatic renewal for five further three year terms unless otherwise terminated. This agreement has the potential for duration of 18 years. Kevin Thistle will pay the Town of Markham a total of $3,000 per year for each of the first three terms of the agreement. Every three (3) years is considered one term. Unless the agreement is terminated during this time, the fees will be renegotiated by the parties for the fourth, fifth and sixth terms.

Payment Dates and Distribution of Funds

Kevin Thistle will pay the Town of Markham $3,000 within forty five (45) days of execution of the agreement.

Kevin Thistle will pay the Town the annual payments no later than March 1^st of each year.

The annual payments of $3,000 will be credited to the Town of Markham Public Libraries contribution to the revenue strategy account.

To design the naming plaque a one time fee of $800 is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

None

ENGAGE 21ST CONSIDERATIONS:

Alignment to Community Vision Alignment to Corporate Goals

Opportunities for All Fiscal Stewardship

Community Excellence Quality Community

This partnership with Kevin Thistle is in keeping with the Town of Markham mission, vision, goals and strategic objectives.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The Community and Fire Services Commission, The Library Board, The CEO of the Angus Glen Library and Legal Services have reviewed this partnership in concept and/or have reviewed or provided input into this report.

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix A – The Angus Glen Library Lower Level Floor Plan showing the Story Nook Corner

Appendix B – Photos of possible plaques for naming

Stuart Taylor, Director Strategic Services Community and Fire Services Commission

Jim Sales, Commissioner Community and Fire Services

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