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04-01-2010, 10:01 PM
The following motion on Increasing the lighting in City Park will be considered by Kingston City Council at its meeting to be held on April 6, 2010.
-- Kingston Electors
Moved by Councillor Gerretsen
Seconded by Councillor Glover
WHEREAS City Park is a landmark in Kingston’s history; and,
WHEREAS in recent years more university students are living east of City Park; and,
WHEREAS pedestrian travel through City Park is necessary for all people living east of the park travelling to and from the University; and,
WHEREAS City Park is heavily used during the evening hours by many people; and,
WHEREAS serious concerns regarding proper lighting in City Park have been identified by members of the
community; and,
WHEREAS the number of reports of assaults in this areas continues to be of concern; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kingston actively encourages the use of its park by all citizens; and
WHEREAS Kingston City Council has received a petition requesting more lighting in City Park;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be instructed to prepare a report outlining the costs associated with increasing the lighting in City Park specifically on the routes travelled by pedestrians;
- and further -
THAT this report be forwarded to Council for consideration in its 2011 Capital Budget.
-- Kingston Electors
Moved by Councillor Gerretsen
Seconded by Councillor Glover
WHEREAS City Park is a landmark in Kingston’s history; and,
WHEREAS in recent years more university students are living east of City Park; and,
WHEREAS pedestrian travel through City Park is necessary for all people living east of the park travelling to and from the University; and,
WHEREAS City Park is heavily used during the evening hours by many people; and,
WHEREAS serious concerns regarding proper lighting in City Park have been identified by members of the
community; and,
WHEREAS the number of reports of assaults in this areas continues to be of concern; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kingston actively encourages the use of its park by all citizens; and
WHEREAS Kingston City Council has received a petition requesting more lighting in City Park;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be instructed to prepare a report outlining the costs associated with increasing the lighting in City Park specifically on the routes travelled by pedestrians;
- and further -
THAT this report be forwarded to Council for consideration in its 2011 Capital Budget.