2021 Community Impact Grant Allocations - Fort McMurray Golf Club

Recess and Reconnect

A recess occurred from 8:45 p.m. to 9:10 p.m., at which time Councillor K. Balsom reconnected to the meeting.

Due to technical difficulties, a recess occurred from 9:12 p.m. to 9:19 p.m.

Deanne Bergey, Director, Community and Protective Services, presented an overview of the funding request from the Fort McMurray Golf Club.

Due to technical difficulties, a recess occurred from 9:26 p.m. to 9:36 p.m.

Dave Callum, General Manager, Fort McMurray Golf Club, requested that Council allocate 100% of the amount requested rather that the 50% recommended by Administration.

Councillor K. McGrath put forward the following motoinfor consideration:

“THAT $176,975 be allocated to the Fort McMurray Golf Club as outlined below:

· 2021 Community Capital Grant - Flood Repairs (non-DRP funded), $150,575 from the Emerging Issues Reserve; and

· 2021 Community Impact Grant (New Events) - Golf Canada Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, $26,400 from the Community Initiatives Reserve.”

Councillor K. McGrath put forward the following amendment:

THAT $327,550 be allocated to the Fort McMurray Golf Club as outlined below:

· 2021 Community Capital Grant - Flood Repairs (non-DRP funded), $301,150 from the Emerging Issues Reserve; and

· 2021 Community Impact Grant (New Events) - Golf Canada Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, $26,400 from the Community Initiatives Reserve.

Councillor S. Lalonde requested that the recommendations be severed.