HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-19-019 - Victus Academy LP - Licence Agreement RenewalREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:June 24, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Kim Kugler,Director, Sport, Community Services, 519-741-2200 x 7544
PREPARED BY:Jeremy Dueck, Supervisor Sales & Bus Development,The Aud &
Arenas, Community Services, 519-741-2200 x 5264
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward3
DATE OF REPORT:June 12, 2019
REPORT NO.:CSD-19-019
SUBJECT:Victus Academy LP LicenceAgreement Renewal
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RECOMMENDATION:
Thatthe Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a licence agreement with Victus
Academy LP for space at Sportsworld Arena, municipally known as 35 Sportsworld
Crossing Road, said agreement to be satisfactory to the City solicitor, as outlined in
Community Services Report CSD-19-019.
BACKGROUND:
On September 14, 2015, staff sought direction to establish a licenceagreement with Victus
Academy LP (Victus) at Sportsworld Arena in order to utilize non-prime (daytime) room space
and ice time. As a public-private partnership, the original agreement with Victus was established
to outline responsibilities of both parties including fees, payment schedule, insurance
requirements, expectations around renovation approvals, and Ministry of Education approvals.
This workresulted in a one-year licenceagreement between the City and Victus, with two(2)
additional one(1)year renewals.The licenceagreement commenced on August 2,2016 and
expires on August 1, 2019.
REPORT:
Victusemploysfive (5)administrative/executive staff, six(6)academic teachers, and nine (9)
that Victus has built is what attracts students.Registration and grade level offeringshave grown
from 48 students in grades 7-12 (2016) to 65 students in grades 5-12 (2019). Enrollment for the
2019-2020 school year is expected to be between 65-70 students.
Over the past three(3) years, both the City and Victus have benefited from the partnership.
Victus has fulfilled their obligations outlined in the licenceagreement and have achieved all of
the necessary approvals including approvals from the Ministry of Education. In addition to
fulfilling the expected requirements, Victus has also taken steps to establish a working
relationship with the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association(KMHA). The school has become part
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of the fabric of Sportsworld Arena, and the Victus team has provided positive feedback about
their experience as well as the support they have received from City staff.
During school hours, Victus usesthe ice,meeting room space on the second floor as
classrooms, a cafeteria area in the upper lobby, as well as previously vacant office space on the
main floor. Storage spaces have been created from previously unused areas, and a gym area
and science lab have been renovated on the second floor to fulfil the needs of the school. Victus
has paid for all building renovations and equipment expenses.
Victus wishes to renew the licenceagreement for the use of the space at Sportsworld Arena
commencing August 2, 2019 for a period of three(3)years. The agreement will be for a one (1)
year renewal with the option of two(2)additional one (1)year renewalsfor a total of three(3)
years.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
d the following annual revenue:
2016-17$64,621.80plus HST
2017-18$65,914.24plus HST
2018-19$67,232.55plus HST
The 2019-2020 projected revenue generatedfrom Victus is $81,571.16.All capital
improvements required by Victus will be at theirexpense.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Victus Academy continues to conduct public information sessions in an effort to attract students
and answer questions about their program.
INFORM e
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
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