Special Council

That Council take a short recess.

That Report CAO 14-25 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update, Financial Analysis & Next Steps be received; That Council endorse the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library preferred base program schematic design concept, as set out in Attachment 1, with new design modifications to include rough-in servicing for future amenities including: outdoor washrooms, pavilion and event space, full-size lit soccer pitch with irrigation system (to allow for construction at a later date) at an estimated total project cost of $266,365,000 (Net HST), at an estimated gross floor area of 223,980 square feet, resulting in an estimated future increase in property tax levy due to Seaton Recreation Complex & Library construction costs of 6.21% due to taxpayer funded debt and additional future increase to the property tax levy of 4.95% due to operating costs for this building for a total budget levy increase of 11.71% and that staff be authorized to proceed to the design development and contract document project phases sufficient to obtain building permit and issue for procurement; That staff be directed to bring forward a site-specific implementing zoning by-law amendment for the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library to address any zoning non-compliances, including increasing the maximum allowable building setback, reducing minimum parking requirements, permitting parking areas between the front lot line and the building, and any additional zoning requirements identified durin

That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 2 e. and that the recommendation be renumbered accordingly: 2 e. That Council direct staff to: As part of the 2026 and subsequent budget processes to adjust planned capital budget projects forecasts to reduce new capital projects that would require debt financing in budget years where significant debt would be utilized for the new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library (SRCL), and further that staff utilize these opportunities to advance capital projects that have been previously budget approved and require additional work to complete; That staff maximize efforts to seek and apply for grants and other appropriate financial assistance programs from Federal and Provincial levels of government and organizations, and other sources to be directed to new SRCL to reduce debt financing and property taxes as a result of the new SRCL and the City's overall capital project program and debt financing requirements; That staff undertake a process to maximize the revenue for naming rights to the new SRCL to reduce debt financing and property taxes as a result of the new SRCL; That staff undertake a property valuation for Don Beer Arena to assess its potential value for sale which will help offset the cost of the SRCL; That the CAO & Director, Finance & Treasurer be directed to explore other revenue opportunities for this project; That the senior government representatives (MP & MPP) be advised that this project is deemed as

That By-law 8204/25, to confirm the proceedings of the September 29, 2025 Special Council Meeting be approved.

That the meeting be adjourned.

1. That Report CAO 14-25 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update, Financial Analysis & Next Steps be received; 2. That Council endorse the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library preferred base program schematic design concept, as set out in Attachment 1, with new design modifications to include rough-in servicing for future amenities Special Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 including: outdoor washrooms, pavilion and event space, full-size lit soccer pitch with irrigation system (to allow for construction at a later date) at an estimated total project cost of $266,365,000 (Net HST), at an estimated gross floor area of 223,980 square feet, resulting in an estimated future increase in property tax levy due to Seaton Recreation Complex & Library construction costs of 6.21% due to taxpayer funded debt and additional future increase to the property tax levy of 4.95% due to operating costs for this building for a total budget levy increase of 11.71% and that staff be authorized to proceed to the design development and contract document project phases sufficient to obtain building permit and issue for procurement; a. That staff be directed to bring forward a site-specific implementing zoning by-law amendment for the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library to address any zoning non-compliances, including increasing the maximum allowable building setback, reducing minimum parking requirements, permitting parking areas between the front lot line and the build

That the main motion be amended by adding the following as a new Item 2 e. and that the recommendation be renumbered accordingly: 2 e. That Council direct staff to: i. As part of the 2026 and subsequent budget processes to adjust planned capital budget projects forecasts to reduce new capital projects that would require debt financing in budget years where significant debt would be utilized for the new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library (SRCL), and further that staff utilize these opportunities to advance capital projects that have been previously budget approved and require additional work to complete; ii. That staff maximize efforts to seek and apply for grants and other appropriate financial assistance programs from Federal and Provincial levels of government and organizations, and other sources to be directed to new SRCL to reduce debt financing and property taxes as a result of the new SRCL and the City's overall capital project program and debt financing requirements; iii. That staff undertake a process to maximize the revenue for naming rights to the new SRCL to reduce debt financing and property taxes as a result of the new SRCL; iv. That staff undertake a property valuation for Don Beer Arena to assess its potential value for sale which will help offset the cost of the SRCL; v. That the CAO & Director, Finance & Treasurer be directed to explore other revenue opportunities for this project; vi. That the senior government representatives (MP & MPP) be advised that thi

1. That Report CAO 14-25 regarding the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update, Financial Analysis & Next Steps be received; 2. That Council endorse the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library preferred base program schematic design concept, as set out in Attachment 1, with new design modifications to include rough-in servicing for future amenities including: outdoor washrooms, pavilion and event space, full-size lit soccer pitch with irrigation system (to allow for construction at a later date) at an estimated total project cost of $266,365,000 (Net HST), at an estimated gross floor area of 223,980 square feet, resulting in an estimated future increase in property tax levy due to Seaton Recreation Complex & Library construction costs of 6.21% due to taxpayer funded debt and additional future increase to the property tax levy of 4.95% due to operating costs for this building for a total budget levy increase of 11.71% and that staff be authorized to proceed to the design development and contract document project phases sufficient to obtain building permit and issue for procurement; a. That staff be directed to bring forward a site-specific implementing zoning by-law amendment for the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library to address any zoning non-compliances, including increasing the maximum allowable building setback, reducing minimum parking requirements, permitting parking areas between the front lot line and the building, and any additional zoning requirements identif