MattersParks & RecreationFirst seen Sep 19, 2016
Rugby Canada training facility contractor
ApprovedA two-storey Rugby Canada training facility at 3019 Glen Lake Road is intended for Rugby Canada and local organizations. The City, Rugby Canada and the project architect were to select the general contractor, with pre-approval intended to keep construction on schedule if the cost stayed within budget.
Where it stands: Contractor selection pre-approved Sep 19, 2016, provided the cost stayed within the proposed budget.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Jul 18, 2016 – Aug 15, 2016
3019 Glen Lake Road setback variance
A Rugby Canada training facility at 3019 Glen Lake Road received permission for reduced front, side and rear setbacks. The changes allow the facility to fit on the property.
Jul 18, 2016 – Aug 15, 2016
Rugby Canada facility site preparation
The city pre-approved site-preparation contracting for the Rugby Canada Training Facility, provided bids stayed within proposed budgets. Earlier direction also allowed electrical and mechanical contractor pre-approval, subject to the request-for-proposals evaluation and budget.
Feb 19, 2018
Rugby Canada training centre agreements
The agreements support Rugby Canada’s National Training Centre at or near 3019 Glen Lake Road. The City contributes $1.5 million toward construction, lends Rugby Canada $1 million repayable within two years, and leases the facility for 15 years at $100,000 annual base rent.
Sep 16, 2019 – Oct 21, 2019
Rugby Canada training centre tax exemption
The Rugby Canada athletic training centre at 3019 Glen Lake Road received a permissive property-tax exemption for 2020–2029. The exemption supports use of the site as a public athletic facility while reducing property-tax revenue from it.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Pre-approval granted for contractor selection within budget
Council pre-approved the selection of the general contractor during the week of September 20, 2016 provided the cost is within the proposed budget.
Decision: Pre-approved selecting the general contractor during the week of September 20, 2016 if within budget.
Passed