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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-09-01 . . THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON y REPORT Date: March 26, 2001 File# ,Il/? Res. ttC!/!-ltrJ -0/ Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee Report #: CS-09-Gt By-law # Subject: SUPER BUILD SPORTS CULTURE AND TOURISM PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report No. CS-09-0f be received for information. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 On January 29th, 2001, Council approved the following resolution: THAT Report No. CS-03-01 be received; and, 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. ..../2 808 ~ REPORT NO.: CS-09-01 PAGE 2 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; 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. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary documents with respect to this application; THAT Staff report back to Council at the appropriate time; THAT a copy of Report CS-03-01 be forwarded to the Library Board. 1.2 Since the resolution was approved, staff submitted applications for three (3) projects eligible for SuperBuild funding. The projects are: a) Courtice Community Park Complex b) Library c) Courtice Community Complex 1.3 The Sports Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative is a multi-phase process of several rounds of competitive criteria-based funding applications. The first round is a preliminary application to identify the project in compliance with the Ministry Criteria. Applications for this round were due on February 2, 2001. 1.4 On March 9, 2001, the Municipality was advised (see attachment #1) that we were eligible to proceed to Round 2 based on the preliminary application. This round is significantly more detailed requiring submission of a business case. The submission deadline for Round 2 is April 12, 2001. ..../3 809 ~ REPORT NO.: CS-09-01 PAGE 3 2.0 COMMENT 2.1 Based on the aforementioned acceptance of the Municipality's Round 1 application, staff will prepare and submit an application for Round 2 based on the criteria outlined in the Guidebook and Application. The criteria for evaluation in this Round is based on the following: . The need for the project . Technical quality and innovative features . Cost efficiency . Quality of the financial plan . Adequacy of long-term capital asset management . Strength of the business case . Amount of lead applicant/partner financial contribution 2.2 Staff will complete the Round 2 application in conjunction with the participating departments. Confirmation from the Ministry is not known at this time. Staff will report back to Council when the necessary information is received. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, 'J seph P. Caruana irector of Community Services l) (tc'(i~~ Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Chief Administrative Officer JPC/BRT/pg 810 ATTACHMENT #1 TO REPORT CS-09-01 . Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister 9th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Say Streat Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tel.: (416) 326.9326 Fax: (416) 326.9336 Ministere du Tourisme, de la Culture et des Loisirs Ministre 911 etage, Edifice Hearst 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tel.' (416) 326-9326 Telec. : (416) 326.9338 ~ ~qp~ '-~ Ontario March 7, 2001 RECEIVED Mr. Bruce Taylor Assistant Director of Community Services Clarington, Municipality of 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON LlC 3A6 MAR 9 2001 MllNIClPALnY OF ClARINGTON COMMUlIITV SERVICES OEPARTMENT Dear Mr. Taylor: I am pleased to inform you that the project you have submitted for consideration under the SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP) initiative is eligible to proceed to the application stage. This program will invest $300 million over the next five years to help communities renew, improve and enhance their sports, recreation, culture and tourism facilities. Municipalities and groups across the province have demonstrated tremendous interest in the SCTP initiative. More than 500 Letters ofIntent, with funding requests totalling almost $1 billion, were received for Round I of the initiative. In light of the overwhelming interest, SCTP will invest in only the best projects. The approval process will be extremely competitive, and I would urge applicants to not only meet, but work to exceed the program's minimum criteria. We'll also be looking for projects where partners are prepared to pay their fair share, so that the people of Ontario get the facilities they need at a cost they can afford. I've been impressed with the effort and innovation that has gone into SCTP proposals so far, many focus on health and safety improvements that will make community facilities safer and more accessible to Ontario families. I am excited about the dynamic partnerships that are coming together to help realize local priorities. The program will also support our provincial cultural and tourist attractions in developing and maintaining world.class facilities that will offer visitors products and experiences that are second to none. As a result ofthe remarkable response to the initiative and in order to allow applicants sufficient time to complete the applicationlbusiness case, the deadline for submission of the application has been extended to April 12, 2001. I am confident the projects that are ultimately approved for SCTP investment will significantly advance our government's goals of economic growth, job creation and an improved quality of life in Ontario. Thank you for your involvement to date, and good luck with your application. Sincerely, Tim Hudak Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 80-001 81 )