November 18, 2019 Grants Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 24, 2019

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND
    DELETIONS

4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES – NONE 
5. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS 

6. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – NONE
7. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
7.1 Correspondence
7.2 Petitions
7.3 Presentations - None

8. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE

9. REPORTS/DISCUSSION
9.1 STAFF

9.1.1 Community Grants Program 2019: Referrals
(i) Supplementary staff report dated July 23, 2019 [PDF]
(ii) Staff report dated April 30, 2019 [PDF]
(iii) Extract of Regional Council Minutes of June 18, 2019 [PDF]

Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommends that Halifax Regional Council approve:
1. A capital grant in the amount of $4,760 to the MusGo Riders Cooperative Limited towards upgrades to the cooperative’s new premises in Porter’s Lake;
2. A capital grant in the amount of $12,500 to the Banook Canoe Club to fully fund electrical upgrades to the clubhouse facility; and
3. A capital grant in the amount $16,000 to Akoma Holding Incorporated towards the installation of an elevator in the former Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children at a combined total cost of $33,260 from Operating Account M311-8004 Community Grants.

9.1.2 Less than Market Value Lease – McPhee House, 22404 Highway 7 Sheet Harbour [PDF] 
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a less than market value lease agreement with the Sheet Harbour and Area Chamber of Commerce for the leased premises located at 22404 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour, as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated September 16, 2019.

9.1.3 Less than Market Value Lease - Senobe Aquatic Club, 8 Nowlan Drive, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a less than market value lease agreement with Senobe Aquatic Club for a portion of PID #00636290 and PID #00636308, lands adjacent to 8 Nowlan Drive, as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated October 22, 2019.

9.1.4 Less than Market Value Lease; Abenaki Aquatic Club, 22A Swanton Drive, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a less than market value lease agreement with Abenaki Aquatic Club for the premises at 22A Swanton Drive, Dartmouth, a portion of PID #00219154, as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated October 23, 2019.

9.1.5 Less than Market Value Lease; Atlantic Division Association, Canoe Kayak Canada, 34 Boathouse Lane, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a less than market value land lease agreement with Atlantic Division Association, Canoe Kayak Canada, for the premises at 34 Boathouse Lane, Dartmouth, a portion of PID #00094573, as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated October 23, 2019.

9.1.6 Less than Market Value License Sable Island Institute, Point Pleasant Park Superintendents House, 5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax [PDF]
Motion:
That Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a less than market value license agreement with Sable Island Institute for the premises known as the Point Pleasant Park Superintendents Lodge, located at 5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 1 in the discussion section of the staff report dated October 10, 2019.

9.1.7 Less Than Market Value Lease Renewal – 28 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to direct the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a less than market value Lease Renewal Agreement with the Dartmouth Day Care Centre for the premises located at 28 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, identified as PID 40542888 as per the key terms and conditions set out in Table 2 in the discussion section of the report dated September 5, 2019.

9.1.8 Regional Special Events Grant Report - Sackville Business Association [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council approve a one time increase in funding in the amount of $500 to the Sackville Business Association under the Community Celebrations Grant program for the Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting event from the 2019/20 Operating Budget – C760 Community/Civic Events.

9.1.9   2020 Grants Committee Meeting Schedule [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee approve the proposed 2020 meeting schedule as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 30, 2019.

9.1.10 BID Contribution Fund 2019-2020 Recommended Awards [PDF]
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council recommend that Regional Council approve the eight (8) awards detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 3, 2019 for a combined total of $107,000 from operating account C771 – 6919.

9.1.11 Graves Oakley Park - Change Room/Washroom Facility [PDF] (2.8 MB)
Motion:
That the Grants Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council:
1.    Authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a less than market value land lease agreement with the Halifax Tars Rugby Club as per the terms and conditions set out in Table 1 of the staff report dated November 12, 2019 respecting the construction and operation of a fieldhouse at Graves Oakley Park; and
2.    Pending confirmation of Provincial cost sharing approve the provision of a one-time contribution to the Halifax Tars Rugby Club for one-third funding towards the development of a fieldhouse in the amount of $315,000 on the same terms and conditions as the Province of Nova Scotia (Communities Culture and Heritage). And if approved direct the CAO include the project for consideration as part of the 2020/21 operating budget deliberations.

9.1.12 Committee Appointments Expiring November 30, 2019 [PDF]

10. ADDED ITEMS

11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – December 2, 2019 – Halifax Hall, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax.

12. ADJOURNMENT

Information Items

1. Community Grants Program: Annual Delinquent Reporting Update [PDF]