GENERAL COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

TO:

Mayor and Members of Council

 

 

 

 

FROM:

Andy Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

 

 

 

PREPARED BY:

Mark Visser, Manager of Strategy, Innovation & Investments

 

 

 

 

DATE OF MEETING:

2005-Jun-20

 

 

 

 

SUBJECT:

Funding Request for Town Crier Competition

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

THAT the report dated June 20, 2005 entitled “Funding Request for Town Crier Competition” be received;

 

AND THAT the Town Crier, John Webster be authorized to attend the two Town Crier competitions in Australia on behalf of the Town of Markham with the Town funding the expenses for airfare, accommodations and meals at an approximate cost of $3,800 from the Corporate Contingency account #840-841-7849.

 

PURPOSE:

 

Markham’s Town Crier, John Webster, has proudly represented the Town of Markham in numerous competitions over the years.  In the past, the Town has recognized the importance of these competitions and has shown its support by funding expenses related to that position.  In 1993, the Town purchased a new Town Crier uniform for $2,712 and in 2000, the Town approved funding of $1,000 for trips to two competitions held in Bermuda and Belgium.  

 

In September of 2005, two Town Crier competitions are being held in Australia and John Webster and his wife will be attending this international event.  John Webster will be undertaking the dual role of representing the Town of Markham at the Town Crier competitions as well as promoting Economic Development.  Upon their arrival, the Town Crier and his wife will be meeting with the Mayor and Councillors of Marybourough, Australia.

 

The duration of the trip including flight time is from September 7th to September 25th.  Round trip airfare for the Town Crier is $2,700.  A hotel will only be required for 2 days as a billeting program is in place.  As well, there will be expenses related to accommodations and meals.

 

 

 

Airfare                                                                          $2,700

Accommodations (2 nights @ $200/night)                          400            

Per Diem                                                                           700

                                                                                                $3,800            

 

It is recommended that the Town Crier be authorized to attend on behalf of the Town of Markham with the Town funding the expenses for airfare, accommodations and meals at an approximate cost of $3,800 from the Corporate Contingency account #840-841-7849.

 

The additional cost for the Town Crier’s wife to attend is $3,400 ($2,700 airfare, $700 per diem).  It is not recommended that her expenses be funded by the Town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barb Cribbett, Treasurer

 

Andy Taylor, Commissioner, Corporate Services

 

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