That the Corporate and Finance Services Committee recommend to City Council:
Whereas, the Province of Ontario has a funding opportunity through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund which will invest $200 million to revitalize existing recreation buildings as well as build new facilities; and
Whereas, the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund has two streams of funding; and
Whereas, Stream 2 provides funding to invest in new, transformative community sport and recreation infrastructure, including assets that do not currently exist in a community or the replacement of existing assets that have reached the end of their lifespan; and
Whereas, the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2 will fund projects up to 50% of eligible costs up to $10 million; and
Whereas, the Rotary Park Redevelopment will replace the previous pool infrastructure which was demolished having reached the end of its lifespan and re-establish outdoor recreation in a priority neighbourhood identified by the Region of Durham; and
Whereas, the facility will help expand programming and contribute to the economic development of the area through job creation and place making; and
Whereas, the outdoor swimming pool will be transformative as one of the only remaining outdoor pools in Durham Region, which will also include a destination playground and splash pad and pathways to connect to the Joseph Kolodzie Trail and Brick By Brick Park; and
Whereas, the estimated total cost related to the Rotary Park Redevelopment project is $25 million and has been identified as a Legacy Project for the City of Oshawa’s centennial celebrations; and
Whereas, approved projects must be completed with all eligible project expenses incurred no later than March 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2 requires municipalities to seek endorsement from Council:
Therefore, be it resolved that based on CF-24-66, dated November 4, 2024, the Rotary Park Redevelopment project be endorsed for the grant submission to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2 program.