Moment with the Mayor: Fundraising Phase 2

Hi Neighbours:

Here are some things we need to know and consider as we move ahead with Phase 2.

·         The NRCC needs a significant amount of work and enough said about the pool.

·         All of the gym facilities in Town, including schools and churches, are fully utilized.

·         Regarding the Leaf Your Legacy:

·         At the end of 2013, the fund had $550,940;

·         With matching funds from the Town for the funds raised in 2013, the fund now has $763,040.

·         West Central Events Centre:

·         Approaching its stage in life when more maintenance is required.

·         Below is a small list of the groups and organizations actively fundraising within Kindersley:

Fire Hall

            Health and Wellness Foundation

            Klippers

            Museum

            Red Lions

            Schools

            Social Agencies

            Youth Organizations

·         Group 2 has completed (and it has been received by Council) a Needs and Operational Assessment and you can view it at the Town’s website (http://www.kindersley.ca/Multi-Use-Facility-Phase-2/).

·         There are three options: 1) A phased-in approach starting at about $27 million for pool only, 2) another comprehensive option for less than $42 million, and 3) the largest option for about $56 million.

·         We have been looking for partners to ensure the sustainability of Phase 2

·         Great Plains College: they would potentially be both an operational and capital partner;

·         Sun West School Division: potential operational partner offering arts and sports “Academies;”

·         Heartland Health Region: potential operational partner delivering health and wellness programs;

·         Regional municipalities because this is a facility to serve all of West Central SK.

·         Other government funding is uncertain but we are doing our homework to make the strongest case possible

·         The expenses of the pool include: the materials to prevent corrosion and mould, the finish with stainless steel, tiles, mechanics, filtration, etc. The design should drive down operational costs

·         For the pool to be sustainable it has to be used continually, meaning that programming has to drive the design; the same applies to the gym/banquet hall and arts centre. The key is maximizing use of the facility.

·         Some next steps include: Who is going to be involved? How much can be raised? What do we need?

Terms of Reference for committees. Architect of Record. Consensus: which option is to be pursued? Should a fundraising professional be engaged? Should the Fundraising Committee establish a “Friends of WCCC” How you can best serve Phase 2? The biggest challenge is us: having the right people doing the right job.

Please write or phone if you would like me to discuss a particular topic. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a line at the town office or email me at mayorenns-wind@kindersley.ca. You can also check out my blog at http://mayorjohn.blogspot.ca/. I appreciate your feedback.