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PRESENTATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL MANAGERS, CLERKS AND TREASURERS OF ONTARIO TO THE CITY OF BARRIE OF THE E.A. DANBY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THE NEW SUNNIDALE PARK PLAYGROUND.
Mr. Robert Tremblay of the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario provided an overview of the Association. He commented that Association presents the E.A. Danby award annually to an individual or a municipality who displays outstanding achievements through innovation.
Mr. Tremblay announced that the City of Barrie was the recipient of the 2015 E.A. Danby Award for the construction of the "Every Kid's a Hero" Accessible Playground at Sunnidale Park. He discussed the leadership in the provision of accessible spaces that Barrie has demonstrated through features and equipment installed at the Park. He called upon and acknowledged Cheryl Dillon, Accessibility Coordinator, the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, members of the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association and other City staff involved in the Park project.
Captain Cory Mainprize of the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services and President of the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association noted that the Association was honoured to be a part of the project. Captain Mainprize acknowledged Mick Caldwell and Charlie Gray, who were instrumental in coordinating the Association's participation in the Park project.
Mr. Doug Taylor, Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee thanked the City of Barrie for making the impossible possible, for individuals with accessibility barriers and for a creating a world without limits for future generations.
Mayor Lehman acknowledged the Accessibly Advisory Committee, the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association and staff for their contributions to the accessible playground. He commented that the playground is not just for the enjoyment of children, but for all family members, due to its acc...
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