Title
Entwistle Pool and Community Hub
Proposed Motions
1. That Council approve up to $9,300,000 for the Entwistle Pool and Community Hub; and
2. That Council approve the transfer of $790,000 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus to the Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus; and
3. That Council approve the use of $3,020,000 from the Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus, $605,000 from Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus and $375,000 from the Entwistle Community Development Fund towards the capital costs of the Entwistle Pool and Community Hub; and
4. That Council direct Administration to bring forward a borrowing bylaw for first reading at the May 22, 2018 Council Meeting for up to $5,300,000; and
5. That Council direct Administration to develop a comprehensive funding strategy, inclusive of all external funding sources, with the intent of minimizing the direct financial impact to Parkland County; and
6. That Council direct Administration to replenish the Restricted Surplus accounts with any external funding received for the construction of the Entwistle Pool and Community Hub.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motions as presented.
Purpose
Administration is seeking Council’s direction with regards to the Entwistle Pool and Community Hub.
Summary
Over the past nine years, four studies have been done to provide recommendations on the Entwistle Pool. Administration has reviewed all of the documents and feasibility studies and is recommending, for Council's consideration, the construction of a new outdoor pool and multi-purpose community hub. Further details are included in the Administrative Report and Program Statement which are attached. Due to the tight timelines, additional information including updated preliminary design drawings, are being provided at the Council Meeting.
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