HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-19-034 - Nordic Sports Licence AgreementREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:December9, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:KimKugler, Directorof Sport, 519-741-2200 x7544
PREPARED BY:KimKugler, Directorof Sport, 519-741-2200 x7544
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward9
DATE OF REPORT:November5,2019
REPORT NO.:CSD-19-034
SUBJECT:Nordic Sports Licence Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Deputy CAO or designate be authorized to execute
a licence agreement and any subsequent renewals with Waterloo Region Nordic
Sports Club for the use of at Rockway Golf Course for cross country skiing, 625
Rockway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario; said agreement to be to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club (The Club) is an affiliated minor sports group with the City
ofKitchener,providingprogramsandopportunitiesforyouthandadultstolearnandenjoy
recreational and competitive cross country skiing.
TheClubpreviouslyhadanagreementwiththeCityofWaterlooforuseof the skitrailsatBechtel
Park, but due to future expansion of Parkview Cemetery, Bechtel Park will no longer bea viable
option. The Club would like to enter into a licence agreement with the City of Kitchener to have
winter access to Rockway Golf Couse for ski trails at 625 Rockway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario.
REPORT:
The City has met with The Club onnumerous occasions over the past 18 months to assess all
viable park locations, and it was concluded thatRockway Golf Course can best accommodate
TheClubs recreationalandcompetitivecross-countryskiingrequirements.RockwayGolf
Course has historically been a site used by residents for informal cross-country skiing and the
site will continue to be available to them.
TheCitywouldliketoenterintoamutuallyagreeablelicencewithTheClub foraccesstothe
Rockway Golf Course. The licence agreement will establish responsibilities of both the Club and
the City. The term of the licence will be for one (1) year with an option to renew annually.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There will be no financial implications to the City. TheClubhas a reserve fund to cover off any
repairthe licenced property.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, General Manager, Community Services
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