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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-03-01 ~ ;; THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # PJ rJ Res. #0Pfl-Cg{oO I Date: . January 22, 2001 Report #: CS-03-01 By-law # Subject: Provincial Government - Superbuild Infrastructure Grant Program Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following forthwith: 1. THAT Report No. CS-03-01 be received; and, 2. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (the "Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP) initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); AND WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the "Municipality's project" (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; AND WHEREAS Council advises that the Region of Durham is responsible for the Municipality of Clarington's compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DRWPR"), and that the Region of Durham be requested to confirm it's compliance. AND WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; AND WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; AND WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; ..../2 all REPORT NO.: CS-03-01 PAGE 2 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby resolves that Staff is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative. 3. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary documents with respect to this application; 4. THAT Staff report back to Council at the appropriate time; 5. THAT a copy of Report CS-03-01 be forwarded to the Library Board. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The Ontario Government's Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation has recently released information related to the Superbuild Grant Program for Municipal Infrastructure (See Attachment 1). 1.2 The program will provide $300 million dollars over five years to renew, improve and expand local facilities geared towards Community Sport, Recreation, Culture and Tourism Facilities. 1.3 Municipalities are eligible to apply for grants under one of two streams identified by the Ministry. The Ministry has provided a press release, application guidelines and the suggested resolution (above) through their web site. However, detailed information is not readily available at this time. 1.4 The Guidelines indicate that only one (1) application will be received per municipality, however municipalities may submit bids for more than one project. 1.5 In order to be eligible for consideration, a Letter of Intent must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 2, 2001. 1.6 The Municipality of Clarington has identified three (3) projects that may be eligible for consideration of funding under the Superbuild Program. The projects identified are: Main Branch Municipal Library Courtice Community Complex Expansion Courtice Twin Pad Arena Complex ..../3 812 REPORT NO.: CS-03-01 PAGE 3 As such, a Letter of Intent (5 copies), supported by a Council Resolution must be submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation by February 2, 2001. 2.0 COMMENT 2.1 In view of the limited information available at this time, and the short deadlines for submission imposed by the Ministry, staff will submit a Letter of Intention at this time, supported by the appropriate Council Resolution. 2.2 As this is the 1st Round, it is expected additional submissions will be prepared by the Municipality to support other Grant Applications based on the appropriate criteria of those programs. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, Jo e h P. Caruana Di tor of Community Services o r~-.::{~ Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Chief Administrative Officer JPC/BRT/pg 813 . News Release Communique ATTACHMENT #1 TO REPORT CS-03-01 ~ Ontario SuperBuild SuperCroissance Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Minlster8 des Affaire. ciViqu... de .. Culture et des Loisirs Minilltry of Tourism Mini...... du Tourisme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15,2000 (Version .rran~aise disponible) $300 MILLION SUPERBUlLD INVESTMENT TO RENEW ONTARIO'S COMMUNITY SPORT, CULTURE AND TOURISM FACILITIES - TORONTO - Renewing Ontario' s community sport, recreation, culture and tourism facilities is a key priority of SuperBuild's new Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP) initiative, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Helen Johns and Minister of Tourism Cam Jackson announced today. "Local needs demand local solutions," said Johns. "We are confident that communities will work together to determine their greatest needs. Whether it's a new roof for the arena, a ramp at the local library or a tourist attraction to promote local economic development, we look forward to entering into partnerships to make these priorities a reality." This SuperBuild initiative was originally announced by Finance Minister Ernie Eves in the 2000 Budget and will renew, improve and expand existing community facilities, such as arenas, theatres and community centres. It will also support new constrUction in areas that are in need of such facilities, and will invest in major cultural and tourist attractions owned by provincial agencies or not-for-profit organizations. "Ontario's cultural and tourism industries bring hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the provincial economy," said Jackson. "Today's consumers are looking for world-class products and experiences. Capital investment in our infrastructure ensures we can meet these standards." ...2/ BUlLIlIN(; ON'l'AlU(} S l?lJ'l'lmE . N'l'AlUO llA'l'IR L'l\\TENIR J)E 1. 0 814 ATTACHMENT #1 TO REPORT CS-03-01 Communities working together SCTP encourages communities to work together to identify and develop projects that will bring the greatest benefits to their residents. Applications for projects to improve the quality and condition of local or regional community facilities can be proposed under SCTP's municipal stream, which is open to municipalities, local services boards, First Nations and not-for-profit or private organizations with municipal endorsement. The appropriate local authority must pass a resolution indicaring the project is their community's highest sports, culture and tourism infrastructure priority. Each eligible applicant can submit or endorse one application per investment round. Applications for projects to improve the quality and market position of Ontario's major cultural and tourism agencies and attractions can be submitted through SCTP' s provincial stream, which is open to major cultural and tourism agencies and attractions owned by the province or a not-for-profit organization. Each eligible applicant is limited to one application per investment round. A competitive application process All SCTP project proposals will be evaluated through a competitive. criteria-based process that emphasizes benefits to the community, good value for money, innovative partnerships and the ability to attract investment from other sources. Other evaluation criteria will include whether the project demonstrates new or better ways of providing infrastructure, enhances quality service, access and use, or increases revenue generation or self-reliance; the amount contributed by private or other public sector partners; and the quality of the business case. As a first step in the application process, potential applicants are invited to submit a letter of intent, providing a brief description of the project, how it meets SCTP's objectives, the total estimated cost of the project, and potential partner contributions. The letter of intent should be accompanied by the resolution from the appropriate local authority confirming that the proposed project is the community's highest sport, culture and tourism infrastructure priority. The deadline for submitting a completed letter of intent is Februarv 2. 2001. Once letters of intent have been received and evaluated, eligible applicants will be contacted to submit a project application that will require a detailed business case. The deadline for submitting a completed application is March 31. 2001. Further Information Further information on the SCTP initiative, application process and the Program Criteria and Application Guidebook is available on the SuperBuild Web site at http://www.superbuild.gov.on.caor call toll-free, 1-866-219-5001. 2 815 ~ " ATTACHMENT #1 TO REPORT CS-03-01 ~ Ontario Backgrounder Fiche d'information SuperBuild SuperCroissance Ministry of Clllzenship. Culture ana Recreation MI"tere lies Affaires civiques. dele Culture et des Loisir8 Ministry of Tourism Minlstere du Tourisme SUPERBUILD SPORTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM PARTNERSHIPS (SCTP) INITIATIVE The Government of Ontario is investing $300 million over five years in a new initiative to renew, improve and expand local sport, recreation, culture and tourism facilities across the province. The initiative will also invest in major cultural and tourist attractions owned by provincial agencies and not-for-profit organizations. The Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP) initiative is one of three new infrastructure programs announced in the 2000 Ontario Budget, as part of the province's $20-billion SuperBuild strategy to build for Ontario's future. SCTP recognizes the important contribution that sport, culture and tourism facilities make to Ontario's economic prosperity and high standard ofliving. It supports local and regional economic development that will strengthen communities, and encourages strategic investment in major cultural and tourism attractions that contribute hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the provincial economy. SCTP promotes innovation and the greater use of public-private partnerships to ensure that Ontario taxpayers and their families have the facilities they need at an affordable cost. Putting public health and safety first Ontarians must have confidence that sport, recreation, culture and tourism facilities in their community and across the province offer safe and healthy environments and that they are accessible to everyone. Round I of SCTP helps achieve this goal by putting a priority on projects that address public health and safety. Potential projects might include bringing a facility into compliance with building and fire codes, or safety and environmental standards; increasing the safety of participants, spectators and audiences; and installation of ramps, railings, elevator or vehicle access to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities. If a community determines that it has no outstanding health and safety projects, they are still eligible to apply for investment under SCTP for new, expansion or renovation projects. Municipalities applying to the SCTP initiative must provide assurance (in the form of a council resolution) that they are in compliance or in the process of coming into compliance with the new Drinking Water Protection Regulation (DWPR). The application should include a copy of the Consolidated Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Environment. 816 " .~ ATTACHMENT #1 TO REPORT CS-03-01 - 2 - "Our S20-billion SuperBuild strategy to build for Ontario's future recognizes that SpOil, culture and tourism facilities are a cornerstone of strong communities," Eves said. "Through this investment, we are strengthening local and regional economies, and also promoting innovation and the greater use of public- private partnerships to ensure that the people of Ontario have the facilities they need at an affordable cost." All applications will be evaluated through a competitive process. The deadline for submitting letters of intent is February 2,2001. Information on the SCTP initiative and application process is available on the SuperBuild Web site at hllD:Jiwww.suoerbuild.l!ov.on.ca or call toll-free, 1-866-219-5001. - 30- Media Contacts: Aynsley Wintrip Ministry of Finance (416) 325-9566 Brooke DeLong Ministry of Tourism (416) 327-4365 Jonathan Leigh MinistryofCrt~~hip,CwUUe and Recreation (416) 325-0837 IlUll.UING ON'fAlUO'S 11IJ'1'UJ.\E , , ()N'l'AIllO llA.'1'I11.I. A\TENIB. J)E I. 817