KA-NON has left a new comment on your post "Clarification":
Hmmm. I guess there is a contract then, right? When you rent anything
else in town, like the ice, or the pool lanes, I believe that there is a
contract, which describes what it is the renting party is paying for.
What does the contract say in this case? Will it describe the USE of the
park, or will it describe only the SETUP and CLEANUP of the park?
If, as
you say, it only describes the latter, then I don't see how they can erect a
fence.
Can you get your hands on the contract from last year, or the year
before, and share with us what it includes? That must be public information,
right?
BTW and FWIW, I am not necessarily offended that the festival
performers make money. Many of the private swimming teachers that pay for and
use our lanes are earning a living doing so. Same with many of the skating
instructors I suspect. Also, it provides something that people are willing to
pay for, and adds to the quality of life in the town.
It shouldn't matter
whether we like or dislike some of the organizers/performers. The principle
should be consistent.
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I have had the contract e-mailed to me. I have tried to transfer it to the blog. I have had no success.
So if anyone wants to see it, they can e-mail Al Downey, Director
of Leisure and Parsk, now that they took away his responsibility for looking after facilities ,and he will send it to you.
It's a simple document. It spells out fee for rental of the bandshell plus tax, no fee for use of the park. Back side of the page outlines responsibilities the user is required to agree to.
Signatures and dates are affixed .
I'm not offended that musicians who ply their trade be paid for their service.
Whether or not I like or dislike any person associated with the event,is neither here nor there.
The town invests in facilities for the benefit of residents .Residents provide the resource for the investment..
The town do not provide facilities for commercial operator to operate a business enterprise in our park and close its use off from the residents.
WTF
Claiming not-for-profit status, in this instance, means no profit after everybody gets their cut.
Yesterday the Mayor told me about "In From The Cold" organisation receiving a Trillium Grant for $250,000.
They are hoping to launch a catering operation which will provide
meals where needed as well as an opportunity for people who need help to get back their self-respect. That to me is the real meaning of "not-for-profit " enterprise.
Thursday 19 April 2012
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So happy for Inn From the Cold and very deserving.
3 Days as advertised - no more. Fencing to meet LCBO standards - no more. I think it's called compromising -do it. No more chit-chat.
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