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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: December 1, 2025 Report Number: LGS-043-25
Authored By: Cheryl Waters, Real Estate Manager
Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number: L4010-10-07E
Report Subject: Bowmanville Tennis Club – Lease Renewal
Recommendations:
1.That Report LGS-043-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That a lease agreement with the Bowmanville Tennis Club for a five-year term from
January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with one additional five-year extension
option, at the current annual rate of $1,912.33 plus an annual increase to account for
inflation, be approved and that the Deputy CAO/Solicitor be authorized to execute
the agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
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Report Overview
1. Background
1.1 In 1998 the Municipality of Clarington acquired the tennis court facility at Beech Avenue
including the lease of the Bowmanville Tennis Club. On December 31, 2007, the 20 -
year lease between the Bowmanville Tennis Club and the Municipality of Clarington
expired and since then the Municipality has continued t o renew the lease arrangement
with the Bowmanville Tennis Club on an annual basis.
1.2 The Bowmanville Tennis Club has requested to renew the ir lease agreement in 2026
and are requesting a minimum five-year term as the club intends to fundraise for the
resurfacing of the tennis courts.
1.3 The Bowmanville Tennis Club is presently paying an annual rent of $1,912.33 (plus
HST) and is subject to a yearly increase based on the Consumer Price Index as
published by Statistics Canada.
2. Comments
2.1 It is recommended that the Municipality renew the lease arrangement with the
Bowmanville Tennis Club for five years with annual rent adjustments based on the
Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics Canada and with an option to renew
the lease agreement one additional five-year term.
3. Financial Considerations
3.1 In 2025, The Bowmanville Tennis Club paid an annual rent of $1,912.33 (plus HST)
and is subject to yearly increases based on the Consumer Price Index as published by
Statistics Canada. Staff recommend that the new agreement also contain annual
increases to account for inflation.
4. Strategic Plan
Connected Community C.1.3. Strengthen existing and build new partnerships with
upper levels of government, academia, businesses, community groups and other
sectors.
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5. Climate Change
Not Applicable.
6. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services who concurs with
the recommendations.
7. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the renewal of the lease agreement
with the Bowmanville Tennis Club, for a five-year term commencing January 1, 2026, to
December 31, 2030, with one five-year extension option.
Staff Contact: Cheryl Waters, Real Estate Manager, 905-623-3379 ext. 2029 or
cwaters@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Not Applicable.
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Not Applicable.