WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia is currently transferring the Provincial Communities in Bloom program from a Crown Corporation to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Communities in Bloom Program was receiving funding from the Provincial Capital Commission in the amount of 10,000 per year, there is a concern the funding will be dropped or reduced; AND WHEREAS the Communities in Bloom Program has been a benefit to the province and the communities who have chosen to take part: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture to maintain or increase the funding for the Communities in Bloom Program.
Ministry of Community, Sport Cultural Development The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry would like to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and commitment of the staff and volunteers of the BC Communities in Bloom society to foster civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification with focus on the promotion and importance of green spaces in community settings. The BC Communities in Bloom program received funding in 2014 through the Arts, Culture and BC Art Council Branch of the Ministry. These funding decisions are made on an annual basis. Once 2014s program is completed, BC Communities in Bloom is encouraged to report on its work and to connect with Ministry staff on funding options for the coming year.