Draft Expression of Interest for Welland Legacy Park

Public Works & Transportation Report

TO: Committee of the Whole DATE: May 9, 2013 FROM: John Rosenberg, Director of Engineering MEETING DATE: May 14, 2013 FILE NO.: 5840-90

Draft Expression of Interest for Welland Legacy Park

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the report dated May 9, 2013 from the Director of Engineering titled "Draft Expression of Interest for Welland Legacy Park" be received for information.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S COMMENTS:

I concur with the recommendation.

PURPOSE OF REPORT:

To solicit interest through a formal process for the maintenance of the Welland Legacy Park.

TIME CRITICAL:

With the growing season upon us, issuing a Expression of Interest would allow the process to proceed in finding a partner to maintain the park

BACKGROUND:

Welland Legacy Park is an urban fruit orchard located in the northeast area of the Town of View Royal. The property is a south facing slope with approximately 235 trees, shrubs and vines on the site including full grown Eucalyptus trees, native Garry Oak and Douglas Fir trees, numerous fruit trees and small starter trees in pots. Many different fruit tree species are on the site, including apples (predominant species), figs, kiwi, hazelnut, plum, grapes, persimmon, to name just a few.

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Project Schedule:

Once permission is granted to proceed with the draft Expression of Interest (attached) it will be advertised and evaluated to select a proponent.

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:

The 2013 budget contains funding for the development of the park.

SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

n/a

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The Town could facilitate the development of the park, utilizing contractors.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the report dated May 9, 2013 from the Director of Engineering titled "Draft Expression of Interest for Welland Legacy Park" be received for information.