File #: 17-A-143    Version: Name:
Type: Awards and Recognition Status: Received
File created: 12/14/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/18/2017 Final action: 12/18/2017
Title: RECOGNITION OF THE 2017 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM AWARDS Councillor R. Romita, Chair of the Communities in Bloom Committee announced that the City of Barrie was presented Canada 150. She advised that it was a special category in 2017 Communities in Bloom for showcasing municipalities and our countries' civic pride in recognition of Canadas 150th Anniversary. Councillor Romita advised that the City of Barrie competed against 31 other municipalities across Canada. Councillor Romita commented that the City of Barrie was honored to receive the "Five Leaves" Silver rating and Special Mention Award for "Lampman Lane Park Makeover". Councillor Romita, on behalf of the Communities in Bloom Committee thanked Members of Council and the supporting sponsors, the citizens of Barrie who supported the 2017 Communities in Bloom program, Communities in Bloom Committee member and dedicated Municipal Staff. Councillor Romita requested that Mayor Lehman to join her at the podium to receive the Award...
Attachments: 1. Council Pres. CIB 2017 - 171218.pdf

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RECOGNITION OF THE 2017 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM AWARDS

 

Councillor R. Romita, Chair of the Communities in Bloom Committee announced that the City of Barrie was presented Canada 150.  She advised that it was a special category in 2017 Communities in Bloom for showcasing municipalities and our countries’ civic pride in recognition of Canadas 150th Anniversary.  Councillor Romita advised that the City of Barrie competed against 31 other municipalities across Canada.  Councillor Romita commented that the City of Barrie was honored to receive the “Five Leaves” Silver rating and Special Mention Award for “Lampman Lane Park Makeover”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Councillor Romita, on behalf of the Communities in Bloom Committee thanked Members of Council and the supporting sponsors, the citizens of Barrie who supported the 2017 Communities in Bloom program, Communities in Bloom Committee member and dedicated Municipal Staff.

 

Councillor Romita requested that Mayor Lehman to join her at the podium to receive the Awards on behalf the City of Barrie.

 

Mayor Lehman recognized the efforts of those who participated in the Program and acknowledged their efforts as it was a City-wide initiative. Mayor Lehman also recognized the Communities in Bloom Committee and City staff for their efforts.