HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-008-13 Clarftwin REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: June 10, 2013 Resolution#:Cpd-351/-43 By-law#: N/A
Report#: CSD-008-13 File#:
Subject: SALE OF HOCKEY ARTIFACTS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-008-13 be received;
2. THAT the Purchasing By-law be waived for this transaction;
3. THAT staff be authorized to sell the approximately 1,300 Hockey Artifacts to Mr.
Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston for the amount of $50,000;
4. THAT the funds received through the sale of the artifacts be deposited into the
C.S. Capital Reserve Account;
5. THAT the Municipality of Clarington be responsible for shipping costs of the
Hockey Artifacts to Edmonton, Alberta; and
6. THAT Mr. Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston be advised of Council's decision.
Submitted by: Reviewed by: R"
Jos P. Caruana Franklin Wu,
Dir tor, Community Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 In October of 2003, the Municipality by agreement with Brian McFarlane, Joan
McFarlane, Brian McFarlane's Hockey Museum Inc. and Sports Family Limited
purchased the following;
• Approximately 1,300 Hockey Artifacts from Brian McFarlane's Hockey
Museum
• Exclusive rights to use the name of Brian McFarlane in connection with the
display of the artifacts
• Consulting services provided by Mr. Brian McFarlane for a period of three (3)
years
• Mr. McFarlane's assistance in attracting well known hockey personalities for
the purpose of promoting the artifact display
• A limited license from Sports Family Limited (McFarlane) to use the name and
image of Peter Puck in connection with the artifact displays
1.2 The purchase price for the artifacts, limited "Peter Puck" license and Mr.
McFarlane's personal services was two-hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars ($225,000).
1.3 In October of 2006 the Municipality hosted the grand opening of Total Hockey, a
facility and display of the artifacts purchased from Mr. McFarlane. Subsequently,
in February of 2008 Total Hockey was closed at the direction of Council.
1.4 In June of 2008 the Municipality contracted Mr. Ray Sandre to perform an
appraisal of the artifact collection. The appraised value of the collection was
established at fifty-one thousand, eight hundred and ten dollars ($51,810).
1.5 In July of 2008 Council directed staff to issue an RFP for the sale of the Hockey
Artifacts and the "Total Hockey" trademark.
1.6 In November of 2008 staff reported the results of the RFP where one bid was
received for a portion of the collection and another bid was received for the entire
collection. No bids were received for the "Total Hockey" trademark.
1.7 Council did not accept either of the bids and provided direction to store the
artifacts.
1.8 Subsequently, in June of 2009, Report COD-048-09 "Total Hockey Official Mark"
was approved, authorizing a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington and Total Hockey Worldwide LLC., Lakeville, MN to enter into
agreement for the release of the Total Hockey Official Mark (By-law 2009-097).
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2.0 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
2.1 Since the collection has been in storage (2008) staff from time to time has been
contacted as to the availability and price of the collection. Each inquiry has been
provided a pictorial overview of the complete collection and staff has made
themselves available to meet with any potential purchasers. Each inquiry
resulted in no further action being taken.
2.2 In November of 2012 staff received an email from Mr. Garry Meyer of Edmonton,
Alberta, explaining that through discussions with Mr. McFarlane he had learned
that the Municipality owned Mr. McFarlane's former collection and inquired as to
the Municipality's interest in selling.
2.3 After a series of emails and a visit from Mr. Meyer and his partner Mr. Mike
Wigston for the purpose of viewing the collection, staff has received an offer from
Mr. Meyer and Mr. Wigston in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for
the collection and the Municipality would absorb the costs of shipping the
collection to Edmonton. A preliminary estimate for shipping is approximately
$2,500.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 Staff is recommending that Council approve the sale of the Hockey Artifacts to
Mr. Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston in the amount of $50,000 and that the
Municipality pay for the cost of shipping to Edmonton.
3.2 Staff is also recommending that the Purchasing By-law be waived for this
transaction as the RFP process has previously been undertaken with no
productive results and there is a very specialized, limited market for the assets
recommended for sale.
3.3 The artifacts are currently in good condition and are being stored as directed in a
heated area within a municipal facility.
3.4 At some point in time there may be a need to invest in the preservation of some
of the artifacts. Over time many of the items in the collection (hockey sweaters,
hockey sticks, printed material and photographs) will be susceptible to
deterioration without ongoing care and maintenance.
4.0 CONCURRENCE:
4.1 This report has been reviewed by Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance and Jerry
Barber, Purchasing Manager who concur with the recommendations.
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5.0 CONCLUSION
5.1 Unless the Municipality identifies a need or use of the Hockey Artifact collection it
is the opinion of staff that the collection be sold.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: Joseph P. Caruana, Director of Community Services
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Mr. Garry Meyer, Managing Director, Edmonton Oilers Alumni Association
Mr. Mike Wigston, Red Planet Trucking Ltd.