section h active living & culture

Section H

Active Living & Culture

2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

Percent of General Fund Operating

Net Operating

Net Operating Budget

General Fund Operating = $112.9 Million

Division Overview

Revised

Adopted Financial Plan

Change from

Prior Year Percent Change

Taxation Expenditures 2014 2015

Net Operating 7,941,586 7,947,688 6,102 0.1%

Capital 0 0 0 0.0%

Total Taxation Expenditure 7,941,586 7,947,688 6,102 0.1%

Authorized Positions 58.6 58.7 0.1 0.2%

Division Summary

Jim Gabriel - Divisional Director

7%

93%

Active Living & Culture= $7.9 Million

Recreation Admin &

Finance 24%


11%

Sport & Event

Services 22%

Cultural Services

29%

Community Theatre

2%

Community & Neighbourhood Services 12%

ACTIVE LIVING & CULTURE


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2015 FINANCIAL PLAN ACTIVE LIVING & CULTURE

Key strategies include:

Develop, support and facilitate programs and services that encourage active healthy lifestyles

Build strong neighbourhoods through creative community engagement and innovative programming

Enhance cultural vibrancy through the development of Kelowna’s cultural community that includes advancing strategies from Kelowna’s Cultural Plan, distribution of culture-based grants and operation of the Kelowna Community Theatre

Lead, support and advance an integrated local sport delivery system that incorporates the principles of the Canadian Sport For Life Model

Encourage and support a dynamic events community that effectively manages growth of local events, positions Kelowna to proactively seek new events, provides a streamlined event approval process and manages an effective granting structure to support new and existing events

Through an integrated model, ensure effective management and operation of existing recreation and cultural facilities that adapt to the changing dynamics of the community

Collaborate with various City departments identifying external grant opportunities for capital and operational initiatives and coordinate the application process

Active Living & Culture Division

Active Living & Culture’s expanded mandate reinforces its leadership role in enriching community life by; developing strong neighbourhoods, strengthening community partnerships and capitalizing on Kelowna’s natural assets. Employing a delivery model that involves direct provision, facilitation and organization partnership and development, divisional objectives include: promoting healthy active lifestyles, building neighbourhood connections, capacity building with key non-profit organizations, supporting and promoting a dynamic events community, enabling cultural vibrancy and creating and enhancing partnerships that are aligned with corporate values and objectives.

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Drivers & Activities

Division Drivers

Develop, support and facilitate programs and services that encourage active healthy lifestyles Build strong neighbourhoods through creative community engagement and innovative

programming Lead, support and advance an integrated sport delivery system that incorporates the Canadian

Sport for Life (CS4L) Model Enhance cultural vibrancy through the development of Kelowna’s cultural community Ensure effective management and operation of existing recreation and cultural facilities Encourage and support a dynamic events community Research and management of various external granting opportunities

Activities by Council Priority

Grow our economy

Continue development of a Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Program Investigate continuation of the Cold Beverage Program for City facilities Complete Year 2 of the artsVest program Complete a grant application to the Department of Heritage for a major upgrade to the

Kelowna Community Theatre’s lighting system Review and update facility and membership fees and charges (Bylaw 9609) Administer community building grants; arts and culture, sport and events and social

development Build a sport tourism profile centered around the City’s natural outdoor assets Research and actively pursue funding from Provincial, Federal and other sources

Enhance citizens’ quality of life

Continue discussions with City and Community Neighbourhood Associations regarding improved clarity of roles and responsibilities

Launch pilot programs from the Strong Neighbourhood Project Initiate community conversations and program planning for Canada’s Sesquicentennial in 2017 Develop and implement improvements to the pool viewing area in Parkinson Recreation Centre

to create a more desirable and functional space for customers Establish a more focused approach with local sport organizations to further develop the sport

delivery system and connection with the Sport for Life Model

Focus on results

Support the one-year trial implementation of the Civic Partnerships Framework Implement the final Class Recreation Registration software upgrade Facilitate Environics analysis of cultural data, contributing to preparation of a Cultural Report

Card Analyze janitorial requirements at Parkinson Recreation and Activity Centres to identify

opportunities for increased efficiencies and effectiveness Convene the third annual joint Board Meeting for cultural organizations as a learning exchange

for partnership and governance excellence Review the program & activity delivery model Review and update the Outdoor Event Bylaw


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Deliver on our plan

Conduct a rental contract process review to improve the accounts receivable process Host the 2015 Creative City Summit for the Creative City Network of Canada Participate in a land-use planning initiative for the Cultural District/Civic Precinct Finalize sport field inventory planning to provide partners the opportunity to leverage their

community connections Launch the Community Special Events Volunteer Program Film Policy development

2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

PROGRAM INPUT MEASURES Actual 2013 Rev. Adopted 2014 Financial Plan 2015

159 Cultural Services 2,289,467 2,276,566 2,290,116

161 Community Theatre 190,037 149,439 149,439

164 Active Living & Culture 414,667 779,600 899,300

165 Recreation & Business Services 1,041,377 1,952,598 1,907,628

166 Sport & Event Services 2,647,728 1,979,408 1,759,552

167 Community & Neighbourhood Services 591,481 803,975 941,653

Net Operating Expenditures 7,174,757 7,941,586 7,947,688

Total Division Net Operating Expenditures 7,174,757 7,941,586 7,947,688



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2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

PROGRAM OUTPUTS

# of Program Registrations 31,892 32,000 32,500

# of General Program hours offered (land & aquatic) 43,479 42,700 43,500

# of General Program Drop Ins 38,785 39,000 40,000

# of Facility Drop Ins - gym/fitness 12,442 12,500 12,500

# of Facility Drop Ins - pool 16,952 16,500 17,000

# of Pool Passes Sold 1,490 1,500 1,500

# of Facility Passes Sold 5,209 5,000 5,100

# of Total Memberships scanned - pool & facility 122,393 128,822 130,000

# of Recreation Opportunity Coupons Redeemed 15,062 15,000 15,000

# of Outdoor Event applications processed 76 86 90

# of Park bookings processed (including weddings) 42 45 50

Per capita investment in Arts, Culture & Heritage by CoK 21 21 21

# of Theatre Rentals 272 235 235

# of Theatre Rehearsal Room Rentals 183 190 190

# of rentals in Recreation Facilities 1,129 1,050 1,060

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

# of Athletic Excellence Grants provided 50 50 60

# of Sport Event Development Grants provided 9 10 12

$ of Sport Event Development Grants provided $11,370 $14,041 $16,850

# of Cultural orgs receiving support through grants & LOAs 36 33 35

# of Cultural initiatives and orgs receiving other support 6 28 30

# of Volunteers 322 278 300

# of Volunteer Hours 14,908 13,730 14,100

# of Participants in free community events (ie Park n Play) 18,762 19,250 20,250

# of Hours booked in Arenas 12,208 12,300 12,325

# of Hours booked in Stadiums/Sportsfields 27,792 28,113 28,500

EFFICIENCY MEASURES

% of General Programs delivered vs planned 68% 71% 71%

% of Aquatic lessons delivered vs planned 87% 89% 89%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

% of Pool Memberships renewed 64% 60% 62%

% of Facility Memberships renewed 60% 59% 60%

% of Service Request completed in 2 days or less 60% 62% 62%

INNOVATION AND LEARNING

Finance Administration is responsible for providing leadership and direction to Financial Services in theThe Financial Accounting and Systems Section prepares annual financial statements, in addition to The Financial Planning Section prepares the Corporate Budget, manages reserve balances, develops utilityThe Risk Management Section is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and The Revenue Section is responsible for the administration of: property taxes, general accounts receivable Administration of the payroll function, utility billing function and investment of the City's funds are the The Purchasing and Stores Section is responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment and servicesFinance Administration is responsible for providing leadership and direction to Financial Services in theThe Financial Accounting and Systems Section prepares annual financial statements, in addition to The Financial Planning Section prepares the Corporate Budget, manages reserve balances, develops utilityThe Risk Management Section is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and The Revenue Section is responsible for the administration of: property taxes, general accounts receivable Administration of the payroll function, utility billing function and investment of the City's funds are the The Purchasing and Stores Section is responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment and servicesFinance Administration is responsible for providing leadership and direction to Financial Services in theThe Financial Accounting and Systems Section prepares annual financial statements, in addition to The Financial Planning Section prepares the Corporate Budget, manages reserve balances, develops utilityThe Risk Management Section is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and The Revenue Section is responsible for the administration of: property taxes, general accounts receivable Administration of the payroll function, utility billing function and investment of the City's funds are the The Purchasing and Stores Section is responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment and services

PERFORMANCE MEASURES Actual 2013

Estimated 2014

Proposed 2015


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2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

ACTIVE LIVING & CULTUREGeneral Fund

REVENUES / EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY

Actual2013

Revised2014

Provisional2015

REVENUEPROPERTY TAX 0 0 0PARCEL TAX 0 0 0FEES AND CHARGES ( 4,493,164) ( 4,227,032) ( 4,340,602)OTHER REVENUE ( 213,672) ( 172,400) ( 198,550)TRANSFERS FROM FUNDS Special (Stat Reserve) Funds 0 0 0 Development Cost Charges 0 0 0 Accumulated Surplus ( 103,141) ( 188,870) ( 21,000)

_____________ _____________ _____________TOTAL REVENUE ( 4,809,977) ( 4,588,302) ( 4,560,152)

EXPENDITURESSALARIES AND WAGES 4,087,933 4,165,280 4,186,368INTERNAL EQUIPMENT 86,333 97,170 92,930MATERIAL AND OTHER 3,709,249 3,860,377 3,982,190CONTRACT SERVICES 3,151,097 3,650,217 3,685,508DEBT INTEREST 0 0 0DEBT PRINCIPAL 0 0 0INTERNAL ALLOCATIONS 0 0 0TRANSFERS TO FUNDS Special (Stat Reserve) Funds 0 0 0 Development Cost Charges 0 0 0 Accumulated Surplus 950,122 756,844 560,844

_____________ _____________ _____________TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,984,734 12,529,888 12,507,840

NET OPERATING EXPENDITURES 7,174,757 7,941,586 7,947,688

CAPITAL EXPENDITURESGROSS EXPENDITURES 0 0 0OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 0 0 0

_____________ _____________ _____________TAXATION CAPITAL 0 0 0

_____________ _____________ _____________NET OPERATING & TAX CAPITAL EXP. 7,174,757 7,941,586 7,947,688

Budgeted2013

Actual2013

Revised2014

Provisional2015

14.3 13.9 15.0 15.0

AUTHORIZED FTE POSITIONS SalariedHourly 40.5 45.5 43.6 43.7

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2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

Description of Operating Program Changes

TOTAL FTE

2014 Revised Budget 7,941,586 58.6

2015 Net Impacts

One-time Operating Requests

One-time Expenditure Reductions

Incremental Costs - Prior year(s) 19,600

Salary Adjustments 1,688

Other Adjustments 170,874 (0.3)

Departmental Adjustments (3,060) 189,102

8,130,688 58.3

2015 Program Additions

2015 Operating Requests 97,000 0.4

2015 Expenditure Reductions (280,000) (183,000)

2015 Provisional 7,947,688 58.7

Unfunded 2015 Requests

2015 Operating Requests 7,500

2015 Expenditure Reductions 7,500

Total Unfunded Requests for 2015 7,500 0.0


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2015 Operating RequestsPROVISIONAL Budget

SummaryGeneral Fund

Page Description Cost Revenue Taxation CatReserve Borrow UtilityGov/Contr


Sponsorship and AdvertisingStrategy

30,000 0H11 OT(30,000)0 0 00

Community NeighbourhoodAssociation Project

35,000 0H11 OT(35,000)0 0 00

Active By Nature Brand 20,000 0H12 OG(20,000)0 0 00Initiative

H12 Canada's 150th Celebration 50,000 0 OG(50,000)0 0 00

H13 Pepsi Bottling Group Revenue 0 (5,000) OT5,0000 0 00

H13 Program Fee Adjustments 0 (40,000) OG40,0000 0 00

Kelowna Museums - Sports Hallof Fame

15,000 0H14 OG(15,000)0 0 00

Amateur Arts GrantsAdjustment

0 0H14 OG00 0 00

H15 Program Adjustments (10,900) (52,100) OG8,00055,000 0 00

Kelowna Community TheatreCustomer Service Improvements

14,000 0H15 OT0(14,000) 0 00

153,100 (97,100) (97,000)Division Priority 1 Total 41,000 0 0 0

153,100 (97,100) (97,000)Total Priority 1 Operating 41,000 0 0 0

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2015 Operating RequestsPROVISIONAL Budget

SummaryGeneral Fund

Page Description Cost Revenue Taxation CatReserve Borrow UtilityGov/Contr


Festivals Kelowna GrantIncrease

7,500 0H16 OG(7,500)0 0 00

7,500 0 (7,500)Division Priority 2 Total 0 0 0 0

7,500 0 (7,500)Total Priority 2 Operating 0 0 0 0

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2015 Operating Request Details

Division:Active Living & CultureDepartment:

Title: Sponsorship and Advertising Strategy

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

NEW


Justification:

On an ad hoc basis the City has been approached and/or sought out sponsorship and advertising opportunities to

generate alternative funding for events, programs and facilities. Staff will draft a policy that will provide guidelines on

criteria and process regarding the City's involvement in creating sponsor relationships. This area has significant

potential for creating additional revenues to support programs and projects within the corporation. Funding is

requested to engage a consultant to develop an inventory of assets and sponsorship opportunities, estimate revenue

generation potential, finalize model and develop initial marketing materials. This request recognizes a $25,000 internal

contribution from Communications & Information Services Division.

Strategic Objective: Focus on Results

TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility30,000 0 0 0 0 02015 0 (30,000)


Title: Community Neighbourhood Association Project

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

NEW


Justification:

Over the past two years, City staff have been meeting with Kelowna's Community Neighbourhood Associations to discuss

the City and the Associations' role in the development of the community. Both City staff and association members

agree that looking at the city from a holistic perspective and collaborating together will ensure healthy, active

neighbourhood associations which are an important element of community and neighbourhood development. This

request is for funds to engage a consultant that would assist with research and analysis of existing neighbourhood

association models, review and incorporate findings from the Strong Neighbourhood Project, facilitate community

association workshops and a public consultation process, as well as to develop a final report that outlines opportunities

for the relationship between the City and Community Neighbourhood Associations.

Strategic Objective: Enhance Citizens' Quality of Life


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Title: Active By Nature Brand Initiative

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

NEW


This project develops strategies, initiatives and marketing to showcase Kelowna's natural landscape and attributes as

they promote an active lifestyle, as well as highlight City features (i.e. expansive trail network, parks, pathways,

roadways, and public beaches). In 2014, staff worked with Pulse Group to develop imagery and design styles for the

Active by Nature brand. Initial routes (swim, bike, run) were identified, named and described, as well as a signage

program was developed outlining the standards for signing these routes. In addition, a marketing plan including a

promotional video and website have been started. Ongoing funding will enable implementation of the initiative to

continue through development and installation of route signage, launch the website and market the program. In

addition, interactive program features will be developed/purchased.

Justification:



20162017

20,00020,000

00

00

00

00

00

00

(20,000)(20,000)


Title: Canada's 150th Celebration

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

NEW


Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of Confederation, in 2017. This milestone is a great

opportunity to celebrate Canada's history, as well as build excitement for the future both on a national and local level.

As part of the planning process, in 2015, staff will initiate conversations with key stakeholders and community at large,

establish priority programs and set an implementation plan. This plan and funding will enable the City to support

community-led efforts and mobilize excitement around Canada's 150th. Funding of $50,000 for the next 3 years is

requested to establish a program reserve that will support activities and initiatives aimed at this celebration.

Justification:

Strategic Objective: Deliver on Our Plan


20162017

50,00050,000

00

00

00

00

00

00

(50,000)(50,000)

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Division:Recreation & Business ServicesDepartment:

Title: Pepsi Bottling Group Revenue

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

NEW


Justification:

In 2013, the City entered into a two year revenue agreement with The Pepsi Bottling Group to provide staff time to

evaluate potential opportunities to update the Healthy Food & Beverage Program. This agreement generated

approximately $5,000 in 2014 and is expected to yield the same in 2015. This budget request recognizes the additional

revenue.


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility0 0 0 0 0 02015 (5,000) 5,000

Division:Recreation & Business ServicesDepartment:

Title: Program Fee Adjustments

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

NEW


As part of Active Living & Culture's service delivery model, a wide variety of sport, recreation and cultural programs

are offered. A comprehensive market rate comparison was completed revealing that many program fees were on the

low side of the market. This request recognizes increased revenue as a result of rate adjustments for all programs. This

will ensure program fees will remain consistent within the market and because the rate translates into an average of

one to two dollars per program, the increase will have a minimal impact on customers.

Justification:


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility0 0 0 0 0 02015 (40,000) 40,000

20162017

00

(40,000)(40,000)

00

00

00

00

00

40,00040,000

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Division:Cultural ServicesDepartment:

Title: Kelowna Museums - Sports Hall of Fame

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

NEW


The Kelowna Museums Society partners with the Sports Legacy Committee to recognize and celebrate sports heritage in

the Central Okanagan. Activities include Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, exhibits and collection of artifacts

and archives. The partnership relationship is documented in a 5-year (Jan 2014- Dec 2018) agreement. All Sports

Legacy funding is administered through Kelowna Museums. In 2012, 2013 and 2014 the City provided $15,000 annually

to Kelowna Museums to support the Sports Hall of Fame. This request renews annual support for the 4 years remaining

in the partnership agreement. The funding will build the profile of sport heritage and leverage additional community

and sponsor support.

Justification:



20162017

15,00015,000

00

00

00

00

00

00

(15,000)(15,000)


Title: Amateur Arts Grants Adjustment

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

EXISTING


In 2011, responding to changes in provincial funding, $30,000 was transferred from the Arts, Culture and Heritage

Project Grant category into the Operating Grant category. Since that time, Operating funding has helped local arts,

culture and heritage organizations to stabilize and grow their community programs. Based on continuing demand from

community organizations for operating support, this submission will maintain a higher level of funding in the Operating

Grant program on an ongoing basis. If approved, $109,300 will be available in the Operating Grant program, and

$70,000 will remain available for Project Grants.

Justification:


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility0 0 0 0 0 02015 0 0

20162017

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

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Title: Program Adjustments

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

EXISTING


This request is to adjust miscellaneous budgets throughout the Active Living & Culture Division. The adjustments are

reallocations of existing budgets, as well as miscellaneous revenue and expenditure increases or decreases. Included in

this request is a $5,000 allocation for part time Rec Tech wages in Cultural Services for support with projects and

events. Overall these changes will ensure that budgets reflect actual activity more accurately.

Justification:


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility(10,900) 55,000 0 0 0 02015 (52,100) 8,000

20162017

(10,900)(10,900)

(52,100)(52,100)

55,00055,000

00

00

00

00

8,0008,000


Title: Kelowna Community Theatre Customer Service Improvements

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

NEW


Justification:

This submission reflects two customer service related facility improvements. The first improvement will upgrade the

public address system ($6,000) in the lobby area which is old and not very audible. A new system will allow those

outside the auditorium to follow the performance, as well as, provide clearer pre-event and intermission

announcements. The second improvement is to purchase and install a commercial dishwasher including associated

renovations ($8,000) to support the introduction of higher grade non-breakable plastic glasses. This new process will

reduce waste, eliminate breakage and improve customer service.

Strategic Objective: Focus on Results

TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility14,000 (14,000) 0 0 0 02015 0 0

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Title: Festivals Kelowna Grant Increase

Priority: 2

ON-GOING

EXISTING


Festivals Kelowna's annual New York New Years Eve event is one of several core programs delivered through a 3 year

Service Agreement with the City. This free, family-focused event centered in Jim Stuart Park, features multiple

activity areas, live stage entertainment, special effects and fireworks. The event launched in 2012 attracted 4,000

people and in 2013 attendance exceeded 6,500 with continued growth expected. The current space and format is

nearing capacity. To accommodate more attendance, the event needs to expand the physical footprint of the event

into other public spaces and add more activities. This will add expenses which cannot be entirely absorbed through

their existing budget and sponsorships. Examples are: performer fees for additional stages, longer fireworks,

equipment rental and site services (washrooms, tents, lighting), production/sound/special effects, additional venues,

roadway control, security and medical services. Festivals Kelowna will also continue to partner with other organizations

and sponsors to add activities and value.

Justification:



20162017

7,5007,500

00

00

00

00

00

00

(7,500)(7,500)

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2015 Reduction RequestsPROVISIONAL Budget

SummaryGeneral Fund

Page Description Cost Revenue Taxation CatReserve Borrow Gov/Contr Utility


H2O Deficit Management Fund 0 0H1 OG150,000(150,000) 0 00

Snow Removal (8,000) 0H1 OG8,0000 0 00

Sportsfield ReserveContribution

0 0H1 OT40,000(40,000) 0 00

Sport Event Development Grant (20,000) 0H2 OT20,0000 0 00

Arena Reserve Contribution 0 0H3 OT62,000(62,000) 0 00

0 280,000Division Priority 1 Total (28,000) (252,000) 0 00

280,0000Total Priority 1 Reduction Requests (28,000) (252,000) 0 00

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2015 Reduction Request Details

Division: Active Living & CultureDepartment: Sport & Event Services

Title: H2O Deficit Management Fund

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

The City has a 5 year Management & Operating Agreement (2012-2016) with the YMCA Okanagan for the operations of

H2O. The financial model of the agreement establishes an annual balanced budget with incentives for better than

budget performance, as well as strategies to deal with budget deficits. The City budgets $250,000 annually as a Deficit

Management/Building Fund with any unspent funds being applied to the H2O Facility Reserve along with the City's share

of contractual budget surplus. Financial performance of the facility has demonstrated a pattern where the deficit

management fund has not been accessed. This request is to reduce the annual contribution to $100,000 in 2015 and to

$200,000 thereafter.

Justification:


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility0 (150,000) 0 0 0 02015 0 150,000

20162017

00

00

(50,000)(50,000)

00

00

00

00

50,00050,000


Title: Snow Removal

Priority: 1

ON-GOING

Since Civic Operations have been able to utilize existing budget to complete snow removal, this request is to remove

the base budget within Active Living & Culture for the Capital News Centre and Rutland Arena locations.

Justification:


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility(8,000) 0 0 0 0 02015 0 8,000

20162017

(8,000)(8,000)

00

00

00

00

00

00

8,0008,000

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Title: Sportsfield Reserve Contribution

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

Justification:

As per Council Policy 326, Sports Field Reserve Fund, rental fees from sportsfields are contributed to the sportsfield

reserve fund. These funds are used to support capital projects within sportsfields through standalone City projects or

partnerships with local sports clubs. Currently, the contribution budget for this reserve is $64,866. In a separate

operating request this budget will be increased by $15,000 in future years making the annual budget $79,866.

However, this one-time reduction would cap the contribution to the sportsfield reserve at $39,886 for 2015.



Division: Active Living & CultureDepartment: Active Living & Culture

Title: Sport Event Development Grant

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

Justification:

The Sport Event Development Grant (SEDG) provides financial support to local sport organizations creating new or

expanding existing events. The annual budget for this program is $35,000 with any unspent funds being carried over

and applied to the program the next year. The starting balance for 2014 was $67,140 and based on current activities, it

is not expected that the funds will be fully allocated in 2014. This submission will reduce the budget contribution by

$20,000 on an one-time basis and return to full contribution in 2016.

2015 Base Budget: $35,000


TaxationReserve Borrow Fed/Prov Dev/ComCost Revenue Utility(20,000) 0 0 0 0 02015 0 20,000

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Title: Arena Reserve Contribution

Priority: 1

ONE-TIME

Justification:

As per Council Policy 259, Development of Arenas-Reserve Account, a portion of the rental fees from arenas are

contributed to the arenas reserve fund. These funds are used to support the development of new arenas or

redevelopment and renovation of existing arenas. Currently, the contribution budget for this reserve is $84,018. In a

separate operating request, this budget will be increased by $40,000 in future years making the budget $124,018.

However, this one-time reduction would cap the contribution to the arena reserve at $64,018 for 2015.



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