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ReportR BRAMPTON Community and Public Services Committee bromptonco Flower City Committee of the Council of

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

COMMUNITY amp PUBLIC SERVICES COMMIITEEDate January 26 2015

DATE ~~bruary LJ 2015 File R15

Subject Unsolicited Proposal for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Contact Brian Rutherford Director Business Services Office Public Services 9058743396

Overview

bull At the September 32014 meeting of Committee of Council John Stillich President of Icepark Group Inc made a delegation on an unsolicited proposal for a large outdoor ice park (lceSkatePark) on lands at the PowerAde Centre

bull Icepark Group Inc (Icepark Group) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in Peel The purpose of the group is to promote ice skating and other sports The Icepark Group has no interest in developing or operating the proposed facilities and sees the project as either a municipal undertaking (their preference) or as a private sector operation

bull The IceSkatePark proposal advocates for the development of a very large and diverse complex of ice facilities designed to attract use from both the Brampton community and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area The intent is to stimulate participation in physical activity levels along with a variety of personal community and economic benefits

bull Committee of Council referred the IceSkatePark concept to staff for a report back to a future Committee meeting particularly with respect to potential municipal involvement in the proposal the estimated cost of any further analysis of the concept and cost sharing on any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group Inc or others

bull Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

bull This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and inshyprogress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Recommendations

1 THAT the report from Brian Rutherford Director Business Services Office Public Services Department dated January 26 2015 to the Community and Public Services Committee meeting of February 4 2015 re Unsolicited Proposal for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (File R15) be received

2 THAT the City not participate in further study or development of Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton as proposed by the Icepark Group Inc and

3 THAT the proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan include review of the provision of indoor and outdoor ice facilities to provide opportunities to serve Brampton residents

Background

John Stillich President of Icepark Group Inc made a delegation to Committee of Council on September 32014 on an unsolicited proposal for a large outdoor ice park (lceSkatePark) on lands at the PowerAde Centre

The presentation outlined the proposed IceSkatePark concept findings from the Icepark Groups research and business case for the proposed facility and requested among other things that the City of Brampton

bull Support the IceSkatePark as a Brampton initiative and add it to the Citys Strategic Plan

bull Direct staff to complete a timely analysis of the concept and business case and bull Undertake further research on the concept and its implementation in time for

Canadas sesquicentennial year in 2017 including capital cost sharing with the federal and provincial governments on an equal basis (Le 13 share for each level of government)

The following recommendation of the Committee of Council Meeting of September 3 2014 was approved by Council on September 10 2014

CW277-2014 1 That the delegation from John Stillich President Icepark Group Inc to the Committee of Council Meeting of September 3 2014 re Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton be received and

2 That the IceSkatePark concept be referred to staff for a report back to a future Committee meeting particularly with respect to

a Potential municipal involvement in the proposal b The estimated cost of any further analysis of the concept

and c Cost sharing on any further analysis of the concept with

other levels of government the Icepark Group Inc or others

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Subsequent to the September meeting of Committee of Council City staff met with members of Icepark Group Inc and staff from the Ontario Ministry of Culture Tourism and Recreation on October 222014 to discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and potential provincial programs that could potentially support the project including feasibility study funding

The IceSkatePark was initially proposed to the City of Mississauga Mr Stillich made a deputation to the City of Mississauga Budget Committee (December 32013) proposing the ice park concept for municipal lands at Hurontario St and Matheson Boulevard East and requested the municipality approve funds for further study

The City of Mississauga decided not to proceed with any study or detailed evaluation of the proposal citing a number of reasons including

bull The Citys financial challenges and priorities including its limited capital funding for various recreational projects and municipal infrastructure projects

bull The proposals projected overall feasibility and costs the existence of other outdoor skating amenities (eg Mississaugas Celebration Square) that are free attendance estimates and other uncertainties and limitations of the business plan and

bull The Citys experience with other major facility proposals including high operating costs

Mr Stillich also approached the Peel District School Board with respect to the possibility of the Britannia Farm site (west side of Hurontario south of PDSB head offices) The PDSB indicated that such an ice park is not within the school boards mandate Mr Stillich contacted the City Clerk of Brampton about making a presentation to Brampton Council about locating the ice park on PowerAde Centre lands Mr Stillich made a delegation to the September 32014 meeting of Committee of Council

Overview of the ceSkatePark Proposal

The Icepark Group has prepared a business case for the proposed facility including a concept description and a concept drawing which are attached to this report as Appendix A and B respectively The business case may be accessed at the Icepark Groups web site at wwwiceparkgroupca

IceSkatePark is proposed as a major multi-faceted outdoor public park focused on ice skating Icepark Groups business case states the parks purposes are several

bull A lasting celebration of Canadas national winter sport on the occasion of Canadas 150th birthday

bull The promotion of active living and health bull The stimulation of economic activity through tourism bull The raising of the economic profile of the city of Brampton in North America and bull The creation of a venue for winter enjoyment that does not currently exist

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Subsequent to the September meeting of Committee of Council City staff met with members of Icepark Group Inc and staff from the Ontario Ministry of Culture Tourism and Recreation on October 222014 to discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and potential provincial programs that could potentially support the project including feasibility study funding

The IceSkatePark was initially proposed to the City of Mississauga Mr Stillich made a deputation to the City of Mississauga Budget Committee (December 32013) proposing the ice park concept for municipal lands at Hurontario St and Matheson Boulevard East and requested the municipality approve funds for further study

The City of Mississauga decided not to proceed with any study or detailed evaluation of the proposal citing a number of reasons including

bull The Citys financial challenges and priorities including its limited capital funding for various recreational projects and municipal infrastructure projects

bull The proposals projected overall feasibility and costs the existence of other outdoor skating amenities (eg Mississaugas Celebration Square) that are free attendance estimates and other uncertainties and limitations of the business plan and

bull The Citys experience with other major facility proposals including high operating costs

Mr Stillich also approached the Peel District School Board with respect to the possibility of the Britannia Farm site (west side of Hurontario south of PDSB head offices) The PDSB indicated that such an ice park is not within the school boards mandate Mr Stillich contacted the City Clerk of Brampton about making a presentation to Brampton Council about locating the ice park on PowerAde Centre lands Mr Stillich made a delegation to the September 32014 meeting of Committee of Council

Overview of the ceSkatePark Proposal

The Icepark Group has prepared a business case for the proposed facility including a concept description and a concept drawing which are attached to this report as Appendix A and B respectively The business case may be accessed at the Icepark Groups web site at wwwiceparkgroupca

IceSkatePark is proposed as a major multi-faceted outdoor public park focused on ice skating Icepark Groups business case states the parks purposes are several

bull A lasting celebration of Canadas national winter sport on the occasion of Canadas 150th birthday

bull The promotion of active living and health bull The stimulation of economic activity through tourism bull The raising of the economic profile of the city of Brampton in North America and bull The creation of a venue for winter enjoyment that does not currently exist

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The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on lands used for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

IceSkatePark is envisioned to include a range of facilities and features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages Proposed features include

bull 1300 metre skating circuit wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Outdoor long-track speed skating oval and a short-track course for competitive events and athlete development including spectator seating

bull Outdoor hockey and figure skating arena with spectator seating bull Outdoor practice rink bull Hockey shootnscore galleries (similar to baseball batting cage) bull 200 metre long toboggan ride bull Indoor (year-round) curling centre bull Large sheltered outdoor swimming pool or several smaller pools warmed using

waste heat from the ice refrigeration system bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas bull Animal enclosure (for example reindeer during the Christmas season) bull Main building for admission to the park with changepreparation area lockers

washrooms licensed restaurant function rooms skate rentals etc bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety

of high quality popular foods bull Multi-level parking garage

The business case outlines the proposal and provides attendance estimates capital and operating costs and a variety of options and scenarios for the development and operation of the proposed IceSkatePark

This report provides comments from City staff on the IceSkatePark proposal and potential involvement by the City

Current Situation

Staff Comments on the IceSkatePark Concept and Business Case

There is no doubt that outdoor ice facilities can provide many benefits to individuals and communities through physical activity and sports Outdoor ice facilities are also successful in animating public spaces and winter events in many cities in Canada contributing to the urban environment and economy

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It is far less clear that a major complex of different ice facilities in a winter theme park would make a successful destination or indeed that such a complex is a good model for delivering opportunities for ice-based recreation and sports to the community

The IceSkatePark proposal would be a major undertaking for any municipality The nature and scale of the proposal is well above and beyond the level of facilities that most municipalities would consider as part of service provision or as part of a balanced system of recreation facilities

The IceSkatePark concept is an ambitious proposal The concept is based on a cluster of ice facilities including extensive pleasure skating facilities as well as facilities for various ice-based sports The concept includes approximately 330000 square feet of outdoor ice surface which is the equivalent of 20 ice hockey pads

The business case provided by the Icepark Group does not provide an adequate basis for determining the magnitude and characteristics of potential demand and use of the proposed facility The community survey is not a reliable indication of community opinion or interest nor is it sufficient tool for estimating facility attendance or usage

An adequate market study for the IceSkatePark concept would need to address both primary and secondary markets (Le BramptonPeel and the GTA region) as well as specialized markets for sports tourism and events The cost of this type of market research is estimated in the range of $100000 Depending on the outcome of such research on market demand a business plan to address project costs and operational feasibility would also be required The cost of preparing a business plan for a facility of the scale and nature of the IceSkatePark is estimated in the range of $50000 to $65000

Work on a proposed new Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Brampton will be initiated in 2015 This process will provide an up-to-date understanding of recreation facility needs and would be the logical first step before any embarking on any market research or other detailed analysis of a major facility undertaking such as the IceSkatePark concept

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

The following major observations and comments on the IceSkatePark concept and business case provide the basis for the staff recommendation

Community Survey

The Icepark Group conducted an attitudinal survey of a number of residents initially in Mississauga (227 responses) and more recently in Brampton (129 responses) The main purpose of the survey was to determine public acceptability and potential viability of the IceSkatePark concept including potential usage of the park and attitudes to the costs associated with developing and operating such a facility The survey information

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presented in the business case is based on a blend of the Mississauga and Brampton findings

The business case indicates that the survey findings show extensive community support for the IceSkatePark concept however the survey scope and methodology limit its reliability For example the survey was administered on a door-to-door basis by the Icepark Group in selected residential areas and housing types (single detached semishydetached and townhouses) Some workplaces and restaurant patrons were also included A reliable survey would require a much more rigorous approach and methodology such as a random sample that is representative of the overall community

The community survey focused on attitudes towards a potential major outdoor ice skating park In general attitudes and opinions about potential facilities tend not to be reliable in predicting peoples actual use of such facilities For example the survey findings indicate that 63 of respondents who engage in skating said they would likely use the proposed ice park several times a year This is well above actual participation rates for ice skating reported in major Canadian surveys of physical activity The 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey found 71 of Canadians aged 12 or older had participated in ice skating 22 times per month While the business case discounts the community survey findings in estimating attendance the survey findings on attitude or stated intent to use the proposed facility must be seen as highly optimistic compared to actual skating behaviour

Financial Viability

Icepark Group Inc (Icepark Group) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in Peel The purpose of the group is to promote ice skating and other sports The Icepark Group has no interest in developing or operating the proposed facilities and sees the project as either a municipal undertaking (their preference) or as a private sector operation

The business case prepared by Icepark Group suggests the facility would be able to earn sufficient revenue to cover operating costs City staff do not believe the IceSkatePark facility will attract sufficient paid usage to cover the cost of operations let alone facility capital costs There are a number of existing outdoor artificial ice facilities in Brampton and the GTA that provide free skating While these outdoor ice facilities may not provide the magnitude of skating facilities contemplated in the IceSkatePark concept they will nonetheless continue to attract public use based on their own inherent utility and community appeal as well as the tradition of free access

The business case includes a range of attendance estimates based on different facility options and visitor scenarios For the Icepark Groups preferred facility option the lower visit scenario is 312000 annual visits and the higher visit scenario is 416000 annual visits In either case approximately 53 of these are visits by Brampton residents with the remaining 47 coming from elsewhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area tourists or other sources

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It is acknowledged that the intent of the IceSkatePark concept is to provide a destination facility that will stimulate interest and increase participation levels in outdoor winter pursuits amongst residents of Brampton and the GT A Such large growth in participation levels are not likely to occur or be sustained which presents a significant financial risk in developing and operating a major complex of outdoor ice facilities

Fit with Outdoor Ice Facilities in Brampton

The business case underestimates the role of existing and in-progress facilities for pleasure skating in Brampton

Brampton has 2 existing outdoor artificial ice facilities at present and 2 more facilities that will enter service in 2015 and 2016 as follows

bull Gage Park - pleasure skating trail bull Mount Pleasant Village Square - pleasure skating rink bull Gore Meadows - covered outdoor ice rink (under construction) bull Chinguacousy Park - pleasure skating pondcanal (in design phase)

The Gage Park skating trail is estimated to serve approximately 40000 skaters a season

Taken together the 4 outdoor ice facilities will provide diverse and distinctive outdoor ice facilities with an emphasis on pleasure skating They are located across the city and provide free access to informal and spontaneous skating opportunities to Brampton residents

The City also has a program of community-supported ice rinks which are natural ice rinks provided in City parks in conjunction with volunteer residents

By way of context on indoor ice facilities it operates 2 indoor curling facilities and1 0 arenas with 16 indoor hockey rinks Brampton is also home to the PowerAde Centre which includes an OHL-Ievel spectator arena and 3 community rinks

Appendix C is a map of these ice facilities

Capital Costs

Capital costs used in the business case are low and do not appear realistic Many of the cost factors (such as cost of refrigerated surfaces and buildings) are below the estimated or actual costs of similar work on other projects

The capital costs do not appear to include work that would be required for a development of this magnitude such as site servicing re-grading storm water management landscaping etc nor do they appear to include allowances for various soft costs (such as professional fees permits etc)

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Icepark Groups business case outlines a range of capital costs depending on development options and scenarios For the preferred option capital costs are estimated between $79 and $84 million

Overall the scope of facilities in the IceSkatePark concept would more likely be in the range of $125 million

Operating Costs

Operating costs and revenues indicated in the business case have not been reviewed in detail by City staff as they involve a variety of inputs and assumptions In general the operating expenditures appear low particularly with respect to labour and utility costs

Overall the preferred Option A is estimated to generate an operating surplus of $435000 to $1510000 per year depending on visitor levels

A major concern with the business case is the expectation the facility will generate sufficient revenues to cover facility operating costs This is predicated on the ability of the facility to attract sufficient paid usage from Brampton and the GTA which is very optimistic

Revenues are estimated between $33 million and $44 million depending on the number of visits Revenues are based on admission fees (at $5 average admission) parking net food income skate rentals and other in-park revenues from visitors using other facilities on a charge basis

Federal and Provincial Funding

Icepark Group proposes that the IceSkatePark project be advanced by the City as an initiative to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in 2017

The Icepark Group also advocates that the City pursue equal cost sharing of the project with the federal and provincial governments

The City is in the process of identifying and prioritizing projects for the New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) which includes projects for transit transportation infrastructure and other municipal facilities The New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) has undergone significant changes to the eligible categories from previous programs Projects related to sports and recreation infrastructure culture and tourism can be considered for funding under the Federal Gas Tax component of the program The Icepark Group proposal does not qualify under either the National-Regional Projects or ProvincialshyTerritorial Infrastructure cost-sharing components of the program

In the past the City has applied Federal Gas Tax funds towards road resurfacing and transit projects The annual amount currently received by the City is just under $28 million

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The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

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discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

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lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

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Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

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Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

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bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

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Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

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Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

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It is far less clear that a major complex of different ice facilities in a winter theme park would make a successful destination or indeed that such a complex is a good model for delivering opportunities for ice-based recreation and sports to the community

The IceSkatePark proposal would be a major undertaking for any municipality The nature and scale of the proposal is well above and beyond the level of facilities that most municipalities would consider as part of service provision or as part of a balanced system of recreation facilities

The IceSkatePark concept is an ambitious proposal The concept is based on a cluster of ice facilities including extensive pleasure skating facilities as well as facilities for various ice-based sports The concept includes approximately 330000 square feet of outdoor ice surface which is the equivalent of 20 ice hockey pads

The business case provided by the Icepark Group does not provide an adequate basis for determining the magnitude and characteristics of potential demand and use of the proposed facility The community survey is not a reliable indication of community opinion or interest nor is it sufficient tool for estimating facility attendance or usage

An adequate market study for the IceSkatePark concept would need to address both primary and secondary markets (Le BramptonPeel and the GTA region) as well as specialized markets for sports tourism and events The cost of this type of market research is estimated in the range of $100000 Depending on the outcome of such research on market demand a business plan to address project costs and operational feasibility would also be required The cost of preparing a business plan for a facility of the scale and nature of the IceSkatePark is estimated in the range of $50000 to $65000

Work on a proposed new Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Brampton will be initiated in 2015 This process will provide an up-to-date understanding of recreation facility needs and would be the logical first step before any embarking on any market research or other detailed analysis of a major facility undertaking such as the IceSkatePark concept

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

The following major observations and comments on the IceSkatePark concept and business case provide the basis for the staff recommendation

Community Survey

The Icepark Group conducted an attitudinal survey of a number of residents initially in Mississauga (227 responses) and more recently in Brampton (129 responses) The main purpose of the survey was to determine public acceptability and potential viability of the IceSkatePark concept including potential usage of the park and attitudes to the costs associated with developing and operating such a facility The survey information

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presented in the business case is based on a blend of the Mississauga and Brampton findings

The business case indicates that the survey findings show extensive community support for the IceSkatePark concept however the survey scope and methodology limit its reliability For example the survey was administered on a door-to-door basis by the Icepark Group in selected residential areas and housing types (single detached semishydetached and townhouses) Some workplaces and restaurant patrons were also included A reliable survey would require a much more rigorous approach and methodology such as a random sample that is representative of the overall community

The community survey focused on attitudes towards a potential major outdoor ice skating park In general attitudes and opinions about potential facilities tend not to be reliable in predicting peoples actual use of such facilities For example the survey findings indicate that 63 of respondents who engage in skating said they would likely use the proposed ice park several times a year This is well above actual participation rates for ice skating reported in major Canadian surveys of physical activity The 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey found 71 of Canadians aged 12 or older had participated in ice skating 22 times per month While the business case discounts the community survey findings in estimating attendance the survey findings on attitude or stated intent to use the proposed facility must be seen as highly optimistic compared to actual skating behaviour

Financial Viability

Icepark Group Inc (Icepark Group) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in Peel The purpose of the group is to promote ice skating and other sports The Icepark Group has no interest in developing or operating the proposed facilities and sees the project as either a municipal undertaking (their preference) or as a private sector operation

The business case prepared by Icepark Group suggests the facility would be able to earn sufficient revenue to cover operating costs City staff do not believe the IceSkatePark facility will attract sufficient paid usage to cover the cost of operations let alone facility capital costs There are a number of existing outdoor artificial ice facilities in Brampton and the GTA that provide free skating While these outdoor ice facilities may not provide the magnitude of skating facilities contemplated in the IceSkatePark concept they will nonetheless continue to attract public use based on their own inherent utility and community appeal as well as the tradition of free access

The business case includes a range of attendance estimates based on different facility options and visitor scenarios For the Icepark Groups preferred facility option the lower visit scenario is 312000 annual visits and the higher visit scenario is 416000 annual visits In either case approximately 53 of these are visits by Brampton residents with the remaining 47 coming from elsewhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area tourists or other sources

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It is acknowledged that the intent of the IceSkatePark concept is to provide a destination facility that will stimulate interest and increase participation levels in outdoor winter pursuits amongst residents of Brampton and the GT A Such large growth in participation levels are not likely to occur or be sustained which presents a significant financial risk in developing and operating a major complex of outdoor ice facilities

Fit with Outdoor Ice Facilities in Brampton

The business case underestimates the role of existing and in-progress facilities for pleasure skating in Brampton

Brampton has 2 existing outdoor artificial ice facilities at present and 2 more facilities that will enter service in 2015 and 2016 as follows

bull Gage Park - pleasure skating trail bull Mount Pleasant Village Square - pleasure skating rink bull Gore Meadows - covered outdoor ice rink (under construction) bull Chinguacousy Park - pleasure skating pondcanal (in design phase)

The Gage Park skating trail is estimated to serve approximately 40000 skaters a season

Taken together the 4 outdoor ice facilities will provide diverse and distinctive outdoor ice facilities with an emphasis on pleasure skating They are located across the city and provide free access to informal and spontaneous skating opportunities to Brampton residents

The City also has a program of community-supported ice rinks which are natural ice rinks provided in City parks in conjunction with volunteer residents

By way of context on indoor ice facilities it operates 2 indoor curling facilities and1 0 arenas with 16 indoor hockey rinks Brampton is also home to the PowerAde Centre which includes an OHL-Ievel spectator arena and 3 community rinks

Appendix C is a map of these ice facilities

Capital Costs

Capital costs used in the business case are low and do not appear realistic Many of the cost factors (such as cost of refrigerated surfaces and buildings) are below the estimated or actual costs of similar work on other projects

The capital costs do not appear to include work that would be required for a development of this magnitude such as site servicing re-grading storm water management landscaping etc nor do they appear to include allowances for various soft costs (such as professional fees permits etc)

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Icepark Groups business case outlines a range of capital costs depending on development options and scenarios For the preferred option capital costs are estimated between $79 and $84 million

Overall the scope of facilities in the IceSkatePark concept would more likely be in the range of $125 million

Operating Costs

Operating costs and revenues indicated in the business case have not been reviewed in detail by City staff as they involve a variety of inputs and assumptions In general the operating expenditures appear low particularly with respect to labour and utility costs

Overall the preferred Option A is estimated to generate an operating surplus of $435000 to $1510000 per year depending on visitor levels

A major concern with the business case is the expectation the facility will generate sufficient revenues to cover facility operating costs This is predicated on the ability of the facility to attract sufficient paid usage from Brampton and the GTA which is very optimistic

Revenues are estimated between $33 million and $44 million depending on the number of visits Revenues are based on admission fees (at $5 average admission) parking net food income skate rentals and other in-park revenues from visitors using other facilities on a charge basis

Federal and Provincial Funding

Icepark Group proposes that the IceSkatePark project be advanced by the City as an initiative to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in 2017

The Icepark Group also advocates that the City pursue equal cost sharing of the project with the federal and provincial governments

The City is in the process of identifying and prioritizing projects for the New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) which includes projects for transit transportation infrastructure and other municipal facilities The New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) has undergone significant changes to the eligible categories from previous programs Projects related to sports and recreation infrastructure culture and tourism can be considered for funding under the Federal Gas Tax component of the program The Icepark Group proposal does not qualify under either the National-Regional Projects or ProvincialshyTerritorial Infrastructure cost-sharing components of the program

In the past the City has applied Federal Gas Tax funds towards road resurfacing and transit projects The annual amount currently received by the City is just under $28 million

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The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

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discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

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lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

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Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

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I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

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bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

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Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

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Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

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Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

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Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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presented in the business case is based on a blend of the Mississauga and Brampton findings

The business case indicates that the survey findings show extensive community support for the IceSkatePark concept however the survey scope and methodology limit its reliability For example the survey was administered on a door-to-door basis by the Icepark Group in selected residential areas and housing types (single detached semishydetached and townhouses) Some workplaces and restaurant patrons were also included A reliable survey would require a much more rigorous approach and methodology such as a random sample that is representative of the overall community

The community survey focused on attitudes towards a potential major outdoor ice skating park In general attitudes and opinions about potential facilities tend not to be reliable in predicting peoples actual use of such facilities For example the survey findings indicate that 63 of respondents who engage in skating said they would likely use the proposed ice park several times a year This is well above actual participation rates for ice skating reported in major Canadian surveys of physical activity The 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey found 71 of Canadians aged 12 or older had participated in ice skating 22 times per month While the business case discounts the community survey findings in estimating attendance the survey findings on attitude or stated intent to use the proposed facility must be seen as highly optimistic compared to actual skating behaviour

Financial Viability

Icepark Group Inc (Icepark Group) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in Peel The purpose of the group is to promote ice skating and other sports The Icepark Group has no interest in developing or operating the proposed facilities and sees the project as either a municipal undertaking (their preference) or as a private sector operation

The business case prepared by Icepark Group suggests the facility would be able to earn sufficient revenue to cover operating costs City staff do not believe the IceSkatePark facility will attract sufficient paid usage to cover the cost of operations let alone facility capital costs There are a number of existing outdoor artificial ice facilities in Brampton and the GTA that provide free skating While these outdoor ice facilities may not provide the magnitude of skating facilities contemplated in the IceSkatePark concept they will nonetheless continue to attract public use based on their own inherent utility and community appeal as well as the tradition of free access

The business case includes a range of attendance estimates based on different facility options and visitor scenarios For the Icepark Groups preferred facility option the lower visit scenario is 312000 annual visits and the higher visit scenario is 416000 annual visits In either case approximately 53 of these are visits by Brampton residents with the remaining 47 coming from elsewhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area tourists or other sources

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It is acknowledged that the intent of the IceSkatePark concept is to provide a destination facility that will stimulate interest and increase participation levels in outdoor winter pursuits amongst residents of Brampton and the GT A Such large growth in participation levels are not likely to occur or be sustained which presents a significant financial risk in developing and operating a major complex of outdoor ice facilities

Fit with Outdoor Ice Facilities in Brampton

The business case underestimates the role of existing and in-progress facilities for pleasure skating in Brampton

Brampton has 2 existing outdoor artificial ice facilities at present and 2 more facilities that will enter service in 2015 and 2016 as follows

bull Gage Park - pleasure skating trail bull Mount Pleasant Village Square - pleasure skating rink bull Gore Meadows - covered outdoor ice rink (under construction) bull Chinguacousy Park - pleasure skating pondcanal (in design phase)

The Gage Park skating trail is estimated to serve approximately 40000 skaters a season

Taken together the 4 outdoor ice facilities will provide diverse and distinctive outdoor ice facilities with an emphasis on pleasure skating They are located across the city and provide free access to informal and spontaneous skating opportunities to Brampton residents

The City also has a program of community-supported ice rinks which are natural ice rinks provided in City parks in conjunction with volunteer residents

By way of context on indoor ice facilities it operates 2 indoor curling facilities and1 0 arenas with 16 indoor hockey rinks Brampton is also home to the PowerAde Centre which includes an OHL-Ievel spectator arena and 3 community rinks

Appendix C is a map of these ice facilities

Capital Costs

Capital costs used in the business case are low and do not appear realistic Many of the cost factors (such as cost of refrigerated surfaces and buildings) are below the estimated or actual costs of similar work on other projects

The capital costs do not appear to include work that would be required for a development of this magnitude such as site servicing re-grading storm water management landscaping etc nor do they appear to include allowances for various soft costs (such as professional fees permits etc)

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6-8

Icepark Groups business case outlines a range of capital costs depending on development options and scenarios For the preferred option capital costs are estimated between $79 and $84 million

Overall the scope of facilities in the IceSkatePark concept would more likely be in the range of $125 million

Operating Costs

Operating costs and revenues indicated in the business case have not been reviewed in detail by City staff as they involve a variety of inputs and assumptions In general the operating expenditures appear low particularly with respect to labour and utility costs

Overall the preferred Option A is estimated to generate an operating surplus of $435000 to $1510000 per year depending on visitor levels

A major concern with the business case is the expectation the facility will generate sufficient revenues to cover facility operating costs This is predicated on the ability of the facility to attract sufficient paid usage from Brampton and the GTA which is very optimistic

Revenues are estimated between $33 million and $44 million depending on the number of visits Revenues are based on admission fees (at $5 average admission) parking net food income skate rentals and other in-park revenues from visitors using other facilities on a charge basis

Federal and Provincial Funding

Icepark Group proposes that the IceSkatePark project be advanced by the City as an initiative to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in 2017

The Icepark Group also advocates that the City pursue equal cost sharing of the project with the federal and provincial governments

The City is in the process of identifying and prioritizing projects for the New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) which includes projects for transit transportation infrastructure and other municipal facilities The New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) has undergone significant changes to the eligible categories from previous programs Projects related to sports and recreation infrastructure culture and tourism can be considered for funding under the Federal Gas Tax component of the program The Icepark Group proposal does not qualify under either the National-Regional Projects or ProvincialshyTerritorial Infrastructure cost-sharing components of the program

In the past the City has applied Federal Gas Tax funds towards road resurfacing and transit projects The annual amount currently received by the City is just under $28 million

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The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

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discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

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lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

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Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

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bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

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Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

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Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

amp0 Cricket ReId

oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

2DiFet I exhbl hAIl

bull bull

bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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1

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bull

BRAMPTON Flower City

Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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It is acknowledged that the intent of the IceSkatePark concept is to provide a destination facility that will stimulate interest and increase participation levels in outdoor winter pursuits amongst residents of Brampton and the GT A Such large growth in participation levels are not likely to occur or be sustained which presents a significant financial risk in developing and operating a major complex of outdoor ice facilities

Fit with Outdoor Ice Facilities in Brampton

The business case underestimates the role of existing and in-progress facilities for pleasure skating in Brampton

Brampton has 2 existing outdoor artificial ice facilities at present and 2 more facilities that will enter service in 2015 and 2016 as follows

bull Gage Park - pleasure skating trail bull Mount Pleasant Village Square - pleasure skating rink bull Gore Meadows - covered outdoor ice rink (under construction) bull Chinguacousy Park - pleasure skating pondcanal (in design phase)

The Gage Park skating trail is estimated to serve approximately 40000 skaters a season

Taken together the 4 outdoor ice facilities will provide diverse and distinctive outdoor ice facilities with an emphasis on pleasure skating They are located across the city and provide free access to informal and spontaneous skating opportunities to Brampton residents

The City also has a program of community-supported ice rinks which are natural ice rinks provided in City parks in conjunction with volunteer residents

By way of context on indoor ice facilities it operates 2 indoor curling facilities and1 0 arenas with 16 indoor hockey rinks Brampton is also home to the PowerAde Centre which includes an OHL-Ievel spectator arena and 3 community rinks

Appendix C is a map of these ice facilities

Capital Costs

Capital costs used in the business case are low and do not appear realistic Many of the cost factors (such as cost of refrigerated surfaces and buildings) are below the estimated or actual costs of similar work on other projects

The capital costs do not appear to include work that would be required for a development of this magnitude such as site servicing re-grading storm water management landscaping etc nor do they appear to include allowances for various soft costs (such as professional fees permits etc)

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6-8

Icepark Groups business case outlines a range of capital costs depending on development options and scenarios For the preferred option capital costs are estimated between $79 and $84 million

Overall the scope of facilities in the IceSkatePark concept would more likely be in the range of $125 million

Operating Costs

Operating costs and revenues indicated in the business case have not been reviewed in detail by City staff as they involve a variety of inputs and assumptions In general the operating expenditures appear low particularly with respect to labour and utility costs

Overall the preferred Option A is estimated to generate an operating surplus of $435000 to $1510000 per year depending on visitor levels

A major concern with the business case is the expectation the facility will generate sufficient revenues to cover facility operating costs This is predicated on the ability of the facility to attract sufficient paid usage from Brampton and the GTA which is very optimistic

Revenues are estimated between $33 million and $44 million depending on the number of visits Revenues are based on admission fees (at $5 average admission) parking net food income skate rentals and other in-park revenues from visitors using other facilities on a charge basis

Federal and Provincial Funding

Icepark Group proposes that the IceSkatePark project be advanced by the City as an initiative to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in 2017

The Icepark Group also advocates that the City pursue equal cost sharing of the project with the federal and provincial governments

The City is in the process of identifying and prioritizing projects for the New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) which includes projects for transit transportation infrastructure and other municipal facilities The New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) has undergone significant changes to the eligible categories from previous programs Projects related to sports and recreation infrastructure culture and tourism can be considered for funding under the Federal Gas Tax component of the program The Icepark Group proposal does not qualify under either the National-Regional Projects or ProvincialshyTerritorial Infrastructure cost-sharing components of the program

In the past the City has applied Federal Gas Tax funds towards road resurfacing and transit projects The annual amount currently received by the City is just under $28 million

8

The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

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discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

10

lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

11

Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

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oleasure skatina circuit -~

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bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

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bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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Kllomelers

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SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

0

6-8

Icepark Groups business case outlines a range of capital costs depending on development options and scenarios For the preferred option capital costs are estimated between $79 and $84 million

Overall the scope of facilities in the IceSkatePark concept would more likely be in the range of $125 million

Operating Costs

Operating costs and revenues indicated in the business case have not been reviewed in detail by City staff as they involve a variety of inputs and assumptions In general the operating expenditures appear low particularly with respect to labour and utility costs

Overall the preferred Option A is estimated to generate an operating surplus of $435000 to $1510000 per year depending on visitor levels

A major concern with the business case is the expectation the facility will generate sufficient revenues to cover facility operating costs This is predicated on the ability of the facility to attract sufficient paid usage from Brampton and the GTA which is very optimistic

Revenues are estimated between $33 million and $44 million depending on the number of visits Revenues are based on admission fees (at $5 average admission) parking net food income skate rentals and other in-park revenues from visitors using other facilities on a charge basis

Federal and Provincial Funding

Icepark Group proposes that the IceSkatePark project be advanced by the City as an initiative to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in 2017

The Icepark Group also advocates that the City pursue equal cost sharing of the project with the federal and provincial governments

The City is in the process of identifying and prioritizing projects for the New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) which includes projects for transit transportation infrastructure and other municipal facilities The New Building Canada Plan (NBCF) has undergone significant changes to the eligible categories from previous programs Projects related to sports and recreation infrastructure culture and tourism can be considered for funding under the Federal Gas Tax component of the program The Icepark Group proposal does not qualify under either the National-Regional Projects or ProvincialshyTerritorial Infrastructure cost-sharing components of the program

In the past the City has applied Federal Gas Tax funds towards road resurfacing and transit projects The annual amount currently received by the City is just under $28 million

8

The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

9

discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

10

lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

11

Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

amp0 Cricket ReId

oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

2DiFet I exhbl hAIl

bull bull

bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

bull bull bull bullf bull

bull bull ~

1 bull J 4 6cgtltailI 01 11 ~dDrE Il1 ~

J ~

I

bull t e i

1

J ~ - I j

bull

BRAMPTON Flower City

Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

0

The IceSkatePark proposal would need to be assessed for its priority with respect to the use of Federal Gas Tax funds Any Federal Gas Tax funds used towards IceSkatePark proposal would reduce available funds for other uses

City Funding

The Icepark Groups business case proposes In recognition of the City budgets cash shortfall for infrastructure the net municipal share is proposed to be debt-financed The business case also suggests that two-thirds of the municipal debt repayment costs to be paid by additional residential property taxes

Major facilities need to be considered in the context of resources required to develop and renew basic recreational infrastructure The City has a significant capital program identified for basic recreational services between now and build-out Reinvestment in existing recreational infrastructure - parks and recreation centres and arenas will also demand significant funding

A new Master Plan for parks and recreation infrastructure is proposed to be initiated in 2015 It will provide guidance on the facility needs and priorities and should be completed before a major facility initiative such as the IceSkatePark

Use of City Lands at the Brampton Sports ParkiPowerAde Centre Site

The proposed location of the IceSkatePark is the north section of the PowerAde Centre (also referred to as the Brampton Sports Park) on the Phase Two lands which have been developed for sports fields (rugby and cricket)

The majority of the area shown as the location of IceSkatePark is leased to the Brampton Rugby Club The Brampton Rugby Club operates the sports fields and club house on a long term lease from the City with options to renew until 2028 The proposed IceSkatePark location would also have some impacts on a cricket field and other lands to the east and south of the rugby club Displacing the rugby club for the IceSkatePark would likely require relocating the rugby facilities to another location which may trigger additional land costs and facility development costs

The Phase Two lands are from time to time proposed as the location for destination facilities (eg sports stadiums) While a destination sports or recreation facility may be suitable for the site it is also important to acknowledge that the Phase Two lands provide facilities that meet ongoing community needs

Cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept

This section of the report responds to the directive of Committee of Council to explore the potential for cost sharing of any further analysis of the concept with other levels of government the Icepark Group or others

As indicated above City staff met with representatives of the Icepark Group Inc and staff from the provincial Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport staff in October 2014 to

9

discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

10

lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

11

Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

amp0 Cricket ReId

oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

2DiFet I exhbl hAIl

bull bull

bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

bull bull bull bullf bull

bull bull ~

1 bull J 4 6cgtltailI 01 11 ~dDrE Il1 ~

J ~

I

bull t e i

1

J ~ - I j

bull

BRAMPTON Flower City

Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

0

discuss the IceSkatePark proposal and the potential for cost sharing if further study were to be pursued

Provincial staff indicated that based on the nature of the IceSkatePark proposal the Tourism Development Fund program may be a potential option for non-capital funding to undertake market research or other analysis of the project The province would expect the municipality to apply for funding from this program

The Icepark Group has indicated that it cannot contribute to the cost of any further analysis The Icepark Group notes that it has already contributed to the concept and business case

Again City staff does not recommend any further study or analysis of the concept

Corporate Implications

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this report

If Committee directs staff to pursue further analysis of the concept potential funding sources will be identified in a report back to Committee on the scope and process for any such analysis

Strategic Plan

This report supports the Strategic Plan priorities through diligence to ensure continued corporate financial stability and value for taxpayers (Corporate Excellence)

Conclusion

Based on review of the IceSkatePark concept and business case staff does not recommend municipal involvement in the proposal including the Citys participation in any further study or analysis of the proposal

This recommendation is based on several major concerns with the IceSkatePark concept and business case including financial viability fit with existing and in-progress outdoor ice facilities in Brampton capital costs and operating costs

Brian Rutherford Director Business Services

10

lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

11

Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

amp0 Cricket ReId

oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

2DiFet I exhbl hAIl

bull bull

bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

bull bull bull bullf bull

bull bull ~

1 bull J 4 6cgtltailI 01 11 ~dDrE Il1 ~

J ~

I

bull t e i

1

J ~ - I j

bull

BRAMPTON Flower City

Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

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Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

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lOt Appendices

Appendix A Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Concept Description (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton (excerpt from Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton Business Case)

Appendix C Brampton Ice Facilities (map)

Report authored by Brian Rutherford

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Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

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Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

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Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

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Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

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Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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Appendix A Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton Concept Description

artificially re frigerated)

I ~ ~

I 1Iek~ _ ~ -L ~

Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton is a proposal for a major public winter park in Brampton focusing on active participation by people across the region The park is proposed to be open from mid-morning to late evening seven days a week from December 1 to mid-March It is envisioned to include all or most of the following features to draw significant numbers of visits from people of all ages across the BramptonToronto region These features include

bull A continuous outdoor refrigerated skating circuit of up to 1400 met res in length and wide enough to enable simultaneous skating in two directions

bull Several large refr igerated ice surfaces and off-ice surfaces for gathering and socializing

bull An outdoor long-track speedskating oval meeting internationa l standards fo r competition and ath lete development with a grandstand and dressing facilities

plus a short-track oval

bull A hockey ShootnScore ga llery (simi lar to a baseball batting cage but with pucks passed to players) -bull

bull An outdoor hockey and figure skating performance arena with grandstands (to accommodate up to 2000 spectators) and dress ing facilities for competitions and special events

bull A 200-metre two-lane toboggan ride

bull A year-round curling centre and Curling Rocks building for learning the sport and for competitions the curling centre may be at least in part privately operated

bull A large sheltered outdoor pool or several smaller pools heated using waste heat from the ice refrigerat ion system and with separate dressing rooms

bull A variety of art exh ibits throughout the park such as sculptures of Canadian wi ldlife

bull Canadian landscaping along the main skating circuit to fram e and define the ice surfaces including reta ining walls hilly terrains mixed vegetation and rock formations

bull Colourful and active lighting features throughout the park

bull Glass igloo shelters for resting plus other types of resting areas

44

bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

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Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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bull An animal enclosure (perhaps for reind eer during the Christmas season other animal exhibits at other times perhaps a petting zoo)

bull A main building for admission to the park and which includes o Changepreparation area lockers and washrooms o A licensed restaurant o An area for private functions (corporate events weddings etc) o An Outfitters Shop for skate rentals and for skate and clothing purchases for visitors who

come unprepared and for a va riety of weather conditions

bull Food kiosks (or cafe building) at other locations in the park to provide a variety of popular foods

bull Several maintenance buildings that include refrigeration equipment zambonis and storage

bull A multi-level parking garage

In addition to general recreation al skating and constructed elements a significant number of special events and competitions are possible that can attract a variety of visitors to the park Th ese can include such events as

bull A first Opening Day celebration as Ontarios premier ice skating venue and as Canadas premier sesquicentennial project

bull All-day free Learn-to-Skate programs bull Skate with Celebrities (NHLOHL hockey players Olympians and Canadian

Figure Skating champions)

bull Skate for charities (cancer Heart amp Stroke womens shelters etc)

bull Skate with t he Mayor or celebri ties

bull Skate with Santa

bull Outdoor hockey tournaments

bull Ice sculpture competitions or other art events

bull Family Day New Years Day March Break special events or promotions

bull Speedskating competitions

bull Corporate promotions (eg win a car)

bull Corporate activities (team building socializing Christmas DinnerampSkate etc)

bull Ice dancing or other professional performances and competitions

bull Sleigh-riding on ice bull Winter Lights Festival and carnival activities

--bull

45

Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

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Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

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bull bull

Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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Park Location Due to its large size (over 6 hectares) and the need to locate the park at a relatively easy-to-access location Canada 150 Ice5katePark Brampton is proposed to be located in a nonshyresidential area in the northernmost portion of the Brampton Sports Park located on the east side of Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue It is

accessible from Highway 407 and Highway 410 and via the Kennedy Road bus The existing Sports Park also includes the Powerade Centre and other athletic fields

Other vacant park sites may exit but are significantly smaller or more remote than the Sports Park site Private properties of suitab le size in non-residential areas can be found but wou ld require purchase by the

City of Brampton A drawing of a configuration proposed by Icepark

Group Inc is shown in Appendix B

--c

46

Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

13OdSCJIPilg

IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

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oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

1Q1~

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Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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Appendix B Concept Drawing for Canada 150 IceSkatePark Brampton

Concept for a Canada 150 IceSkatePark in Brampton

~

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IIrt SWIplUiO

shy

amp0 Cricket ReId

oleasure skatina circuit -~

Bus Par1dng

bull PowenHIa Centre parking

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Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

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Appendix C - Brampton Ice Facilities

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Kllomelers

~SlW o--oSEbull Amiddot 4 bullbull bull bull

SIeftes Ave W SIeoeIos e t

Proposed location of

Ice Skate Park at Powerade Centre Brampton Sports Park

Indoor Ice Facilities

Curling Brampton Ice Facilities Arenas

-G shy

Outdoor Ice Facilities Existing ArtificIal Ice

bull 6 Future Artificial Ice

Parks 2013-14

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