Special Council

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this information report. and direct staff.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Operates two (2) facilities for the 2023-2024 ice season, being the Cobden and Westmeath Arena’s 2. Provide the Beachburg Recreation Association with a one-time operating grant to support their implementation of ice operations in their facility (1) with a maximum operating grant of $30,000 (incl. Olympia) which can be funded from the anticipated surplus and, would be in addition to the Township's in- kind contributions for insurance and services (Insurance, Snow Removal, Water). • Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreements as necessary to implement the decision subject to negotiations by the CAO. • Increase the grant by $10,000 to be funded from reserves to the Beachburg Recreation Associations. 3. Immediately engage with the community the adaptive re-use for the non-ice facilities.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Special Council Minutes September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 3 1. Report on immediately identifiable changes to be made to the Cobden Arena to support the accessibility of users and spectators; 2. Report on a detailed implementation plan for the adaptive reuse of the Westmeath and/or Beachburg Recreation Centers in accordance with the 2021 Township Parks and Recreation Operational Review; 3. Report on recommended amendments to the allocation/cancellation policy and revisions to the user rates to move towards cost recovery targets for the 2024-2025 ice season; and 4. Report on terms of reference for the development of a Parks and Recreation Committee in support of the adaptive re-use of the non-ice facilities and other recreational opportunities.