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™pL" Flower City ' »^*'M c,City Rcepo" Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton Date: June 4, 2012
File: M025-Pan Am
Subject: Status Report: 2015 Pan Para/Pan American Games
Contact: Deborah Dubenofsky, City Manager (Tel: 905-874-2625) and Dennis Cutajar, Commissioner of Economic Development &Communications (Tel: 905-874-2698) OVERVIEW • The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the current status of the 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games ("Games") in relation to the Council Resolution of May 23, 2012. • At the Council meeting of May 23, 2012, Council referred two separate private submissions for multi-sport facilities, along with a reopened staff report titled "2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games Status Report dated February 15,2012", to staff for further information and review. • After the May 23 Council meeting, staff formally followed up with the Organizing Committee (TO2015) of the Games to request official confirmation of its intent to reconsider possible baseball/softball venues in Brampton as a host municipality, based on the private submissions to Council. • On May 28 and May 29,2012, TO2015 submitted letters of response to the City of Brampton with new and reaffirmed information (see Appendix 1). • TO2015 stated that it has considered Council's May 23,2012 decision and is prepared to give the City of Brampton until June 15, 2012 to put forward a 'concrete' proposal with municipal funding commitment (from either private or public funds). • The City's proposal must ensure that the site(s) can be in a 'construction-ready state' by March 31, 2013 at the City's cost (e.g.: completion of servicing, environmental assessments, demolition and removal of existing structures, approvals and compliance with planning and building statutes, regulations and bylaws, other procurement, financial and legal requirements). This is an additional cost to the City above the capital funding formula. • TO2015 also reaffirmed its earlier capital funding formula. Fifty-six per cent (56%) of the total capital cost will be funded by the Government of Canada through TO2015 and 44% of the total project cost funded by the City of Brampton through public or private funds. On the total capital project cost, TO2015 reaffirmed that its 56% share, or $7 million (that is, of the $13 million that was established for the redevelopment of Sesquicentennial Park), remains the maximum amount that it will commit to any baseball and softball venue(s) notwithstanding what the total project might cost. Council's commitment of the City's 44% of the capital funding is required in a submission to TO2015 by June 15, 2012. • TO2015 reaffirmed its vision for hosting a sport cluster for both men's and women's baseball and softball at one venue; however TO2015 stated that while not optimal, it would not disqualify Brampton for a proposal with separate baseball and softball venues. X2.-2
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TO2015 has also informed the City of Brampton that it is in an advanced stage of discussion with another municipal candidate to host the sports of baseball and softball during the Games. Given the fact that there is limited and unconfirmed financial information, project scope definition, and baseball/softball programming specifications related to the two separate private submissions; limited known committed financial resources from the private sector, nor a reasonable timeframe to undertake a feasibility study and necessary due diligence process to meet the TO2015 deadline; there exists a difference in vision for a baseball and softball venue between TO2015 and the two separate private submissions; and Council's goal of a zero property tax impact, staff has recommended in this report that the City of Brampton should not submit a bid for the June 15 deadline. However, staff also recommends that Council reaffirm its commitment to the ongoing development of high-caliber sports facilities and infrastructure in Brampton by undertaking a comprehensive sports and entertainment opportunities assessment as part of the upcoming strategic planning process and referring to subsequent budget discussions as appropriate.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That, the report from Deborah Dubenofsky, City Manager and Dennis Cutajar, Commissioner Economic Development and Communications, dated June 4, 2012 to the Council meeting of June 6, 2012, re: Status Report: 2015 Pan Para/Pan American Games, be received; and
2. That, the City of Brampton decline the invitation by TO2015 to submit a bid for the June 15, 2012 deadline, given there is limited and unconfirmed financial information, project scope definition and baseball/softball programming specifications related to the two separate private submissions; limited known committed financial resources from the private sector, nor a reasonable timeframe to undertake a feasibility study and necessary due diligence process to meet the TO2015 deadline; there exists a difference in vision for a baseball and softball venue between TO2015 and the two separate private submissions; and Council's stated goal of a zero property tax impact; and
3. That, Council reaffirm its ongoing commitment to the development of high-caliber sports infrastructure in Brampton by including an assessment of Sports and Entertainment Venues in the upcoming strategic planning process for broader xi-2
communitydiscussion and engagement, and referral to subsequent budget discussions as appropriate; and
4. That, Council acknowledge the private sector developers and community advocates for their ideas and concept submissions to the City of Brampton on May 23, 2012.
BACKGROUND
Origin of Report - February 22. 2012 Council Decision
The following motion was approved by Council at its February 22, 2012 meeting:
1. That the report prepared by Dennis Cutajar, Commissioner of Economic Development and Communications, dated February 15, 2012, re: 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games Status Report, prepared for the Council meeting of February 22, 2012 be received; and
2. That given current financial constraints and Council's commitment to a cricket facility, City Council respectfullydecline the request by TO2015 to upgrade the existing Sesquicentennial Park for baseball and softball events during the 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games; and further that TO2015 be advised that the City of Brampton shall withdraw from the venue selection competition for these baseball/softball events; and
3. That Council continue with its vision to build a dedicated cricket facility at the Bram East site and that staff of the Community Services Department report on facility concept and potential partners in facility development or enhancements; and
4. That Community Services staff be authorized to communicate Council's decision to the national and Brampton-based sports associations affected by the TO2015 venue and sports strategy; and
5. That a letter of thanks be written to the CEO of TO2015 for his ongoing professionalism in strengthening the relationship with communities in the Toronto region, including Brampton, in the complex planning of the Pan/Para Pan American games in 2015.
Origin of Report - May 23 2012 Council Meeting
At the May 23 2012 Council meeting the following motion was approved.
1. That the presentations/submissions by the delegations to the Council Meeting of May 23, 2012, for baseball/multi-sport stadia, including consideration for Pan/Para Pan American Games in 2015, along with the re-opened staff report X2-W from D. Cutajar, Commissioner Economic Development and Communications, dated February 15, 2012, re: 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games Status Report, be referred to staff for information and further review and investigation, including the following: a) official confirmation from TO2015 Organizers regarding their intent to re consider possible baseball/softball/multisport venues in Brampton as a host municipality based on purported discussions with local residents and business interests; and b) official confirmation from both the provincial and federal governments regarding specific funding opportunities for 2015 Games stadium/venue development, such that any stadium development is not subject to any City of Brampton capital funding commitment and/or Brampton taxpayer impact; and c) subject to satisfactory official confirmations and assurances provided to the City in clauses (a and (b, staff undertake a detailed review and analysis of the stadium proposals as possible venues for the 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games, with such review and analysis to consider the following matters:;
i. overall project costs and funding sources (capital and operating financial costs related to the projects), including associated land sale/lease arrangements and any foregone revenue to the City, to ensure there is no financial impact on the Corporation or Brampton taxpayers;
ii. confirmation of specific private sector funding and investment commitments for both stadium submissions;
iii. impact on the current Powerade Centre cost-sharing agreements as it pertains to the Phase II lands;
iv. addressing associated floodplain issues and flood remediation requirements, costs and approvals;
v. review of specifications with TO2015 Organizers for the requirements for two or more stadiums/venues for baseball/softball events;
vi. confirmation of stadium/venue facility ownership over the long term;
vii. demand for baseball/softball fields in the City and the resulting legacy project impacts;
viii. necessary contracts and/or agreements, as required, in order to protect the City's interests; XZ-S
ix. required adherence to City of Brampton Purchasing By-law 35-2012, and imposed purchasing requirements of senior levels of government as required, to ensure all procurement and/or unsolicited bid requirements are appropriately addressed in a fair, open and transparent manner;
x. related traffic/transit implications associated with any stadium development;
xi. opportunities and implications from clustering downtown baseball/softball fields/parks; and
xii. direct or indirect impacts on area sports clubs, including potential displacement before, during construction and during the Games themselves, e.g., tennis club, various user groups at Powerade Centre
Subsequent correspondence from TO2015 related to this motion served to accelerate the preparation of this report for a Council decision (see Appendix 1).
Chronology Related to the City's Participation in the Process for the 2015 Games
The City of Brampton has been a participant with the Games since 2008, first during the bid phase with the 2015 Pan Am Games Bid Corporation (BIDCO) and the Provincial Government Secretariat assigned to organize and pitch an Ontario bid to the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), and secondly during the post-bid phase with the newly established Organizing Committee called TO2015.
Attached in Appendix 2 is a chronology of major milestones related to the Games, including City of Brampton Council decisions between 2008 and 2012.
Baseball/Softball Venue Specifications Presented bv TO2015 for SesouicentennJal Park
On February 13, 2012, TO2015 submitted to the City of Brampton a draft feasibility study titled: "TO2015 Baseball/Softball Site Planning Study" for Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, prepared by the international firms of Brickman and Ewing Cole. This study, fully funded by TO2015, served as a proposal for the consideration of the City of Brampton.
This study provided a comprehensive assessment of the city-owned site in relation to the TO2015 venue specifications, including: (1) Statement of Project Understanding; (2) Methodology; (3) Site Analysis; (4) Site Plan Options considering various test-fits of the baseball and softball program elements; (5) Description and analysis of the program; and (6) Order of magnitude budget estimate and financial analysis.
The Study also included detailed venue specifications and order of magnitude financial analysis. The following specifications represent the City of Brampton's understanding of TO2015 requirements for a Baseball and Softball venue, based on the February 2012 feasibility study.
1. 6 ball fields for Men's and Women's Baseball and Softball sporting events on one site, described recently as the 8th Cluster in the 2015 Games.
2. Preference for batter's box at each field to be oriented north or northeast.
3. 3 ball fields dedicated to Baseball and 3 ball fields dedicated to Softball. Each sport will have one primary competition field, one secondary competition field along with one practice field.
4. Baseball includes one primary competition field with the following program specifications:
a. 9,000 seat capacity (2000 seat permanent - legacy) b. Competition quality sod field with foul lines at 330' and centerfield at 400' c. In/ground covered dug outs d. Off field Bullpens e. 4 Locker rooms with showers, grooming area and training (2 Locker rooms Permanent) f. 2 enclosed batting tunnels (one for each team) - (Permanent) g. 6 TV and Radio Booths h. Writing Press i. Technical Delegates Room j. Competition Sports Lighting to Minor League Baseball Class 'AA' (Permanent) k. Men's and Women's restrooms for 2000 seat occupancy I. Combination scoreboard/videoboard (Permanent)
5. The secondary competition Baseball field includes the following specifications:
a. 1,300 seat capacity (500 seat permanent) b. Competition quality sod field with foul lines at 330' and centerfield at 400' c. Above ground/covered dugouts d. Off field Bullpens r2-7
e. 4 Locker rooms with showers, grooming area and training (Not permanent) f. 2 outdoor batting tunnels (one for each team) - (Optional for Legacy) g. 6 TV and Radio Booths h. Writing Press i. Technical Delegates Room j. Competition Level Sports Lighting via portable trucks k. Scoreboard (Permanent) I. No restrooms
6. Softball includes one primary competition field with the following program specifications:
a. 4,500 seat capacity (1,000 seat permanent legacy) b. Competition quality sod c. Permanent fencing for men's playing field dimensions (250' foul lines and 250' centerfield) and temporary fencing for women's playing field dimensions. d. Above ground covered dugouts (Legacy: uncovered above ground dugouts) e. Bullpens (off field) f. 4 Locker rooms with showers, grooming area and training (2 permanent locker rooms) g. 2 enclosed batting tunnels - one each team (Permanent) h. 6 TV and Radio Booths i. Writing Press (Permanent: elevated press box) j. Technical Delegates Room k. Competition levels sports lighting (Permanent) I. Men's and Women's restrooms for 1000 seating occupancy (Permanent) m. Combination scoreboard/videoboard (Permanent)
7. Softball includes one secondary competition field with the following program specifications:
a. 1,000 seat capacity (No fixed seating) b. Competition quality sod c. Permanent fencing for men's playing field dimensions (250' foul lines and 250' centerfield) and temporary fencing for women's playing field dimensions. d. Above ground covered dugouts (Legacy: above ground dugouts) e. Bullpens (off field) f. 4 Locker rooms with showers, grooming area and training g. 2 outdoor batting tunnels - one each team (Permanent is an option) h. 6 TV and Radio Booths X2-8
i. Writing Press (Permanent: elevated press box) j. Technical Delegates Room k. Competition levels sports lighting via portable trucks I. Scoreboard (Permanent)
8. User Group Compounds within the venue
Athletes Compound Spectators Compound VIP/Dignitaries Technical Officials Media Compound Food and Beverage Event Volunteers Security EMT/FirstAid TV/Broadcast Trucks Doping Control Area Field and Facility Maintenance
9. Parking
• No parking is permitted on the site(s) during the Games. Only 'clean' vehicles (athlete's buses, security and other accredited vehicles) granted access on property. Spectators will have to be shuttled from designated parking areas surrounding the venue. Provision of alternative parking locations is the responsibility of the host municipality.
CURRENT SITUATION
In order to effectively evaluate the feasibility of the two separate private submissions made to City Council on May 23, 2012 in time for the June 15, 2012 deadline, the next sections of the report present Council with known information and required information/analysis.
Following the May 23 Council meeting, staff contacted TO2015, the Federal government, Provincial government and proponents of the two separate private submissions in order to gather more information. X2.-^
TO2015 - Response Letter of Mav 29
Aletterof response from TO2015 dated May 29 is attached in Appendix 1. The key information contained in this letter is presented below: 1. The City of Brampton must be the organization that submits a proposal for hosting baseball/softball for the Games, including demonstration of the City's support and financial commitment.
2. The deadline for submitting a proposal for these sporting events is June 15, 2012.
3. The proposal call is for Baseball and Softball only. TO2015 has not expressed an interest in any other sport or a multi-use sports complex. The previously announced decision by PASO to cancel the Cricket Festival during the Games remains the same.
4. Baseball Canada and Softball Canada share in TO2015's vision of creating a "Pan Am Ball Park" that would host both sports at the same venue. While not optimal for TO2015, separate baseball and softball venues would not be disqualified from the venue selection process. However, TO2015 states that in a weighted evaluation of proposals, a single venue hosting both sports is an advantage.
5. The funding formula outlined in the February 2012 Feasibility Study (for Sesquicentennial Park) submitted to the City by TO2015 has not changed. As stated in the February 2012 staff report, the City is required to provide 44% of the capital costs for a project (through private or public funds); and the Government of Canada through TO2015 would provide 56% of the capital cost.
6. TO2015 continues to reference the total capital cost of $13 million for a baseball and softball venue at Sesquicentennial Park as a financial benchmark for the event. 56% of the total capital cost of $13 million that was outlined in the feasibility study of Sesquicentennial Park remains the maximum amount TO2015 will commit to capital costs for baseball and softball facilities. Therefore, TO2015's (representing the Government of Canada's 56% share of the formula) maximum commitment is stated at $7 million. In this context, $6 million remains the City's portion, plus other servicing, utility upgrade and incidental development approval and program costs (including displacement of sports clubs and offsite parking).
7. The City is required to ensure that its proposal demonstrates that a site(s) for baseball and softball is in a 'construction-ready state' by March 31, 2013. This includes local, regional statutory and regulatory compliance and approval X2-f0
requirements; the site be fully remediated to MOE, and other provincial regulations; applicable environmental assessments completed; adequate services to the property line; demolition and removal of any unusable structures. These costs are the responsibility of the City and also in addition to the capital cost funding formula.
Federal and Provincial Government Response
On May 30, 2012 the Governmentof Canada responded to a staff request for information on its funding commitments to TO2015 and the two submissions. The response from the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to the capital cost funding formula of 56% for baseball and softball facilities (on a total capital cost estimate of $13 million as stated in the TO2015 letter of May 29), and it restated that the process and decision to select the host City/municipality for baseball and softball rests with TO2015. It also confirmed that no additional funds have been identified or sourced for a potential project(s) of $30 million to $60 million (or greater) each. The Province of Ontario did not respond to the City's request to confirm that additional funding beyond the Games capital cost formula was available.
Private Submission #1
On May 23, 2012 a submission was made to Council by Mr. John Cutruzzola and Mr. Bob Posliff related to a City-owned site called Rosalea Park in Downtown Brampton. The description and concept drawings that were submitted to the Clerk are attached in Appendix 3.
The submitted concept plan included the following program description for a single facility:
• "A Pan Am Stadium to accommodate baseball, softball and possibly cricket • Seating up to 10,000 spectators (5000 seats outlined in the June 4 Letter) • One storey above grade, to provide 400 covered parking spaces beneath. • At that same upper level, new, partiallyenclosed Brampton Tennis Club facilities to the east and south of the existing YMCA. • A continuous berm along the south side of Church St. and the west side of the Etobicoke Creek Diversion (which should resolve the TRCA requirements for Downtown flood protection) • Adjacent to the Diversion, the berm willbe terraced, landscaped and planted with one tree indigenous to each Province and Territory. • A Museum of sorts, celebrating the greening of Downtown with a national flavour that will be an additional tourist attraction. • The Diversion adjacent to Rosalea Park willbe covered to allow the long-awaited Riverwalk to be developed.
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• From Union Street thepublic will be invited into a grand entry space suitably embellished with sculpture, lighting and landscaping".
On May 30, 2012 staff contacted Mr. Cutruzzola to advise of the June 15 2012 deadline for proposals announced by TO2015 and that, where available by Monday June 4 to provide the following additional information to the City:
1. Overall project costs and funding sources (capital and operating costs and/or revenues that might accrue to the City)
2. Sale of land and/or lease arrangements with private sector entities and/or the City of Brampton
3. Confirmation of private sector investment and commitments
4. Ancillary costs related to making the site "construction ready" by March 2013 as required by TO2015
5. How the proposal reflects TO2015 objectives for clustering softball and baseball
6. Confirmation of stadium ownership and operations during the construction phase and post construction
7. Traffic and transit impact analysis where available
8. Direct or indirect impact on the City's existing sports clubs before, during and after construction
9. Project scope and site plan detail (specifications such as seating, parking spaces, private boxes, food and beverage etc related to the drawings submitted to Council)
A response to the above information request was submitted by the Inzola Group on Monday June 4, 2012 (Please see Appendix 3).
Private Submission #2
On May 23, 2012 a submission was made to Council by Mr. Peter Robertson and Mr. Bruce Haines related to the lands at the PowerAde Centre, Kennedy Road, south of Steeles Avenue in Brampton and Rosalea Park. The concept presentation that was submitted to the Clerk is attached in Appendix 4.
The concept presentation included the following development concept elements at the PowerAde Centre (as stated in the submitted presentation).
• "A multi-purpose stadium
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Temporary seating Permanent Seating bowl Concourse Suites (2 levels) Scoreboard Bullpen Restaurant Stadium is convertible for various sports including: baseball, softball, kabbadi, cricket 2 adjacent ball fields Hotel and Conference Centre adjoined to stadium Main Street with Residential dwellings, commercial development adjacent to stadium Parking"
The concept presentation also included the following development concept elements at Rosalea Park (as illustrated in the submitted presentation).
• "Baseball Facility • Riverwalk
• Underground Parking"
On May 30, 2012 staff contacted Mr. Robertson to advise of TO2015's announced June 15, 2012 deadline for proposals and that, where available by Monday June 4, to provide the following additional information to the City:
1. Overall project costs and funding sources (capital and operating costs and/or revenues that might accrue to the City)
2. Sale of land and/or lease arrangements with private sector entities and/or the City of Brampton
3. Confirmation of private sector investment and commitments
4. Ancillary costs related to making the site "construction ready" by March 2013 as required by TO2015
5. How the proposal reflects TO2015 objectives for clustering softball and baseball
6. Confirmation of stadium ownership and operations during the construction phase and post construction
7. Traffic and transit impact analysis where available
8. Direct or indirect impact on the City's existing sports clubs before, during and after construction
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9. Project scope and site plan detail (specifications such as seating, parking spaces, private boxes, food and beverage etc related to the drawings submitted to Council)
On June 5, 2012, a response to these questions was submitted in relation to the "Brampton Sports Park" at the PowerAde Centre (See Appendix 4).
DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Given the information outlined in this report, the following options were prepared for Council consideration.
1. Revisit a Proposal for the Sesquicentennial Park Site. Despite Council's decision in February 2012 not to redevelop the baseball and softball facilities at Sesquicentennial Park, this option meets the cluster vision established by TO2015 and would be highly competitive inthe venue selection process. However, in the absence of private partner(s) this option would require the municipality to fund its share of the capital cost (44% or $6 million plus the servicing, utility upgrade and other incidental costs). This option is not recommended given Council's goal of a zero property tax impact.
2. Reaffirm the Council Decision of February 2012 to Not Participate in the TO2015 Baseball and Softball Venue Selection Process. There is limited unconfirmed financial information, no clear project scope, cost and baseball/softball programming specifications relatedto the two separate private submissions; no known committed financial resources from the private sector, nor a reasonable timeframe to undertake a feasibility study and necessary due diligence process to meet the TO2015 deadline; there exists a difference in vision for a baseball and softball venue between TO2015 and the two separate private submissions making participation in the TO2015 venueselection process untenable; and Council's stated goal of a zero property tax impact. Staff has recommended in this report that the City of Brampton should not submit a bid for the June 15 deadline.
3. Reaffirm Brampton's Sports and Entertainment Goal for the upcoming Strategic Planning Process: Undertake a city-wide assessment, including public and stakeholder engagement, ofsports and entertainment opportunities available to Brampton as part ofstrategic planning and refer to subsequent budgetdiscussions as appropriate. Staff recommends commitment to this position.
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TO2015 Cluster Vision
TO2015 has indicated in its May 29, 2012 letter that Baseball Canada and Softball Canada share in its vision of creating a Pan Am Ball Park that would host both sports at the same venue. While not optimal for TO2015, separate baseball and softball venues would not be disqualified from the venue selection process. However, TO2015 states that in a weighted evaluation of proposals, the ability of a single venue to host both sports is an advantage.
The baseball and softball programming specifications combined with the site feasibility and planning work should be completed prior to submitting a proposal.
Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area 3
Rosalea Park is located in Downtown Brampton adjacent to the Etobicoke Creek channel. SPA 3 sets out requirements with respect to flood proofing and building design, among others, that must be achieved before the TRCA will issue a permit for development.
Policies governing development within the floodplain that impact the historic downtown Brampton were put in place as part of the approval of the then new Brampton Central Secondary Plan (OP84-058) approved by the Province in 1986. These policies were incorporated into the Downtown Brampton Secondary Plan, which replaced the Brampton Central Secondary Plan, and was approved in 1998. The policies reside under a section titled Special Policy Area 3 (SPA 3).
The Province established SPAs throughout Ontario in the 1980s, to recognize existing developed areas that were within a floodplain and to allow a certain level of ongoing development, so as to ensure that these areas remain viable.
Staff has held positive discussions with the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the TRCA to update the policy framework to better establish a consistent and clear approach to the potential for development/redevelopment within SPA 3.
To meet provincial requirements for amendments to the SPA, an extensive set of background materials was prepared as part of a formal submission package in 2011.
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A new facility, and potential flood mitigation measures, at Rosalea Park is subject to this process and approval from the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). Adetailed site, facility and parking analysis would be required to satisfy TRCA requirements. Further, to successfully mitigate the flood risk issue, a detailed flood engineering report would need to be submitted to the satisfaction of TRCA, MNR and MMAH.
Neighbourhood Impact
A report to assess the potential impact of the two separate submissions on the surrounding land-uses and nearby neighbourhoods would need to be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Brampton. This report(s) would include an assessment and recommendations related to traffic, transit, illumination, noise and other community impacts created by intensification of the site(s). Council also requested that staff assess the opportunities and implications from clustering downtown baseball/softball fields/parks. This body of work would also need to be completed as part of the neighbourhood impact report.
Budget Impact - Capital and Operating Cost
On May 23, 2012 Council decided that any project related to the Games will not have a property tax impact, including capital and operating costs.
As stated in the February 2012 staff report, should Council decide to accept the TO2015 invitation to participate as a venue site for men's and women's baseball and softball, the budget impact would be 44% of the total capital cost of the project plus real estate. As an example, for Sesquicentennial Park, the City's capital cost share (excluding real estate value) was estimated to be a minimum of $6 million, assuming a total capital cost budget of $13 million provided by TO2015 in its feasibility study.
In addition, the City would be required to fund 100% of the cost to make a site(s) ready for construction by March 31, 2013 as well as potential costs of displacing and relocating the local sports associations from impacted fields of play during construction and during the Games in 2015 (estimates range from one full season to a maximum of three seasons). While unconfirmed in the absence of a feasibility study, the capital costs associated with the two separate private submissions were reported to be on the order of $30-$60 million (or greater) each.
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The post-construction and post-games business model defining the ownership and management structure related to the two separate private submissions is also unknown at this time. The ownership structure is a significant component in identifying the municipal financial impact.
Afinancial feasibility analysis for a sports facility would typically include the following minimum analysis:
1. Funding scenarios (City, Grants, Private Partners) 2. Sources of development funding (municipality, senior government grants, private partner funding, financing) 3. Estimates for annual operations excluding debt financing (including revenues; operating costs; profit/loss) 4. Operating estimates including debt financing 5. Long term facility return on investment (determined by a Net Present Value financial analysis)
In the absence of a feasibility study, the financial impact on the City related to the two separate private submissions is unknown at this time.
Should private sector financial commitment be confirmed in the future, the City's interest would be protected since it is the City's standard practice to require the private sector partner to deposit with the City the appropriate financial securities such as: letters of credit and performance bonds, prior to the commencement of work on City of Brampton property.
Council has not committed capital or operating funds to the City of Brampton Budget for the 2015 Pan Am Games or to the two separate private submissions.
Procurement Issues
Council referred submissions received on May 23, 2012, from two separate private parties to staff for further review and investigation.
The City of Brampton is not formally in a procurement process for new baseball and softball facilities. Council has not formally requested bids related to the development of baseball and softball venues in Brampton.
The submissions are therefore unsolicited proposals in respect of which the Purchasing By-law provides as follows:
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11.16 UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS Unsolicited Proposals received by the City from a Vendor or Vendors who have approached the City without solicitation to advise the City of their ability or desire to undertake City requirements shall be reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and Department Head(s) to determine if it is in the best interest of the City to initiate a Procurement Process in accordance with this By-law.
The Department Heads and the Purchasing Agent have reviewed the unsolicited proposals in accordance with the Purchasing By-law and determined that it would not be in the best interest of the City to select either of the unsolicited proposals, or otherwise initiate a Procurement Process, to participate in the baseball and softball venue selection competition managed by TO2015. Based on the information available, procurement in respect of either of the proposals should be by competitive process; neither of the proposals engage the exceptions from the competitive procurement process (the Single Source or Sole Source exceptions) which might allow the City to select either of the unsolicited proposals, to represent the City, to participate in the baseball and softball venue selection competition managed by TO2015.
In the event Council should wish to proceed with either of the proposals, there would be numerous issues to address, which cannot be assessed until all elements of the proposal(s) are understood. Procurement law implications arising from whichever specific proposal Council might choose would require further review.
Service Impact
Should Council decide to participate in the baseball and softball venue selection process managed by TO2015, staff advise that the local sports associations, clubs and community groups will need to be consulted to gauge their appetite for absorbing the potential impact of a relocation from affected facilities and assess what the displacement and relocation impacts are, including the additional cost to the municipality. The following work would be required: (1) assess the City's ability to serve local sports needs before, during and after the proposed changes in the venues; (2) identification of alternative locations in Brampton for the community groups and clubs to play; (3) potential costs associated with operation of a different mix of and level of programming in the respective venues. This body of work has not been completed to date.
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Market Demand for Anchor Tenant
The marketability of the site(s) after the Games to attract international caliber or pro tournaments or a minor league baseball franchise and other events is an important programming and financial consideration.
The City of Brampton has not entered into agreements with Baseball Canada and Softball Canada, or provincial sports bodies, to reach a level of annual programming and financial commitment.
With respect to attracting a professional minor league baseball anchor tenant, private franchises participate in: (1) one of the several major Independent Leagues in North America (e.g. Canadian franchises operate in Quebec City, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Victoria); or (2) one of the Affiliate Leagues at each of the defined player development classes (i.e. Class AAA, AA, A-Full Season, A-Short Season, Rookie). For example, the Vancouver Canadians is a Northwest League, Class A short season, affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Afeasibility study for a new ball park in Brampton would also include a market supply- demand report to include the following analysis: Demographic and Socio-Economic Market Characteristics; Minor League Baseball Overview; Regional/Local Market Venues and Franchises including Major League Baseball and Inter-County League; New Ballpark Development Case Studies; Estimated Market Demand for a New or Start-up Franchise; Options for Attracting or Starting a Franchise; Management structure options including lease and/or license or other agreements; Financial Analysis (operating income and expenses).
Economic. Media and Tourism Impact
As stated in the February 2012 staff report, sports tourism is an important component of Brampton's goal of attracting overnight visitors.
The detailed economic impact analysis for Games and new facilities on Brampton has not been undertaken at this stage; however, a feasibility study would normally include measuring the following variables:
• Direct and indirect economic impact associated with construction and annual operation of facilities.
• Tourism receipts associated with overnight stays in Brampton hotels.
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• Spending in restaurants and shopping locations
• Earned media impact: Venues in Brampton will attract national and international media continuously using the name Brampton in their coverage leading to higher awareness.
• Credibility of adding the 2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games to Brampton's sports tourism resume and CV, and the leverage this provides in attracting future sporting events.
• International caliber facilities and venues attract future tournaments and special events generating new tourism receipts for Brampton businesses and tourism operators.
• Community Pride - the visibility of the Games and the caliber of competition brings a high level of civic pride and community spirit among residents, businesses, community groups/volunteers and the local government of a community. This is an important outcome of the entire Games.
• Investment Attraction Opportunity: New ball park developments, along with a minor league franchise tenant, have the potential to generate local and regional economic impact in the form of direct and indirect employment and income. Softball Canada has indicated to Economic Developmentand Communications staff that they may consider the City to be an eastern base of operations to complement their western operations.
Of interest, on February 13, 2012, Softball Canada announced that International Softball Federation (ISF) selected Brampton to host the 2013 ISF X Junior Women's World Softball Championship, which will be held July 1-7, 2013. The event will mark the first time that Ontario has ever hosted an ISF world championship. Softball Canada submitted the 2013 bid on behalf of the Brampton Girls Softball Association. Council's decision to proceed with a new cricket facility and kabbadi facility will serve as an excellent addition to Brampton's sports tourism inventory.
Communication
Staff will communicate Council's decision to the following audiences:
• TO2015CEO • Local MP's and MPP's
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• Media • Private developers and community advocates • City of Brampton Employees involved in the Games
CONCLUSION
This report provided Council with current information, implications, options and recommendations resulting from the two separate and private submissions made to Council on May 23, 2012.
Original Signed By
Deborah Dubenofsky \J TJ City Manager
Original Signed By
Dennis Cutajar Commissioner Economic Development & Communications
Appendix 1: Correspondence Appendix 2: Chronology - City and the 2015 Pan Para/Pan American Games Appendix 3: Private Submission #1 Appendix 4: Private Submission #2
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Correspondence
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May 29, 2012
Deborah Dubenofsky City Manager, City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2
Dear Ms. Dubenofsky,
In my previous email, I informed you that during the expression of interest period, TO2015 received an unsolicited private submission for multisport Brampton facilities, which includes baseball and softball, proposing the use of City of Brampton sites, but without the support of the City. We told the proponents that we would not consider their proposal unless it had the support and financial commitment of the City of Brampton.
As you mention in your response, Brampton City Council reopened debate regarding venue selection for baseball and softball as part of the T02015 Pan American Games. We understand City Council is seeking clarification in response to the private baseball/softball proposal presented to Council last week. We have taken into consideration this Council decision and are prepared to give Brampton until June 15th to put forward a concrete proposal, with funding. In short, should Brampton Council wish to be considered as a potential host for the TO2015 Pan American Games' baseball and softball competition, based on the proposals presented last week for Council's consideration, we will accept the City's submission by June 15th as part of the venue selection process currently in its final stages.
In your response, you asked about the cluster requirement for the 2015 Games. As it relates to baseball and softball, TO2015's objective is to create a sport cluster for both men and women in one venue to amplify these two sports, enhance the athlete and spectator experience and bring efficiencies in the delivery of these two sports. Baseball Canada and Softball Canada share in T02015's vision of creating a Pan Am Ball Park that would host both sports at the same venue. Separate baseball and softball venues - while not optimal from our point of view - would not disqualify the City of Brampton from consideration. However, in the weighted evaluation of proposals, the ability of a single venue to host both sports would be an advantage.
You also asked about the funding related to a baseball and softball venue in the City of Brampton. The funding formula previously communicated to the City of Brampton has not been changed. The City of Brampton whether through public funds or through private sector investment, would be required to provide 44% of the capital costs, while the Government of Canada - through TO2015 - would provide 56% of the capital costs. As you will recall, the preliminary feasibility study of Sesquicentennial Park established that the total capital cost could be up to $13,000,000. Fifty-six percent of that amount ($7,000,000) remains the maximum amount TO2015 will commit to capital for baseball and softball facilities - notwithstanding the fact that the current proposal under consideration by the City of Brampton splits the sports over two sites. The City of Brampton would also be required to demonstrate legacy value for long-term sport and community use. In addition to the capital cost funding formula, the City would also be required to ensure the site is in a construction ready state by March 31, 2013. This includes: a) compliance with official planning and zoning requirements; b) site fully remediated to MOE
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regulations; c) applicable environmental assessment complete; d) adequate services to the property line; and e) demolition and removal of any unusable structures complete.
Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
Murray Noble SVP Infrastructure, TO2015
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From: Dubenofsky, Deborah Sent: 2012/05/29 12:05 PM To: 'Murray Noble' Cc: Ian Troop; Peter Donolo; Robert Serpe Subject: RE: Letter re: Baseball/Softball
Mr. Noble:
Thank you very much for sending your letter this morning. It is important for TO2015 to understand that the City of Brampton has not made a decision to submit a proposal for hostingsoftball and baseball. Rather, the decision to reopen this discussion was necessitated by the fact that TO2015 staff met with the private sector developers after City Council had declined participating in the Games.
Iwill be taking your letter to City Council at its next meeting inorder to confirm Council's next steps. Your letter suggests that a detailed analysis, including all factors necessary to assure construction readiness by March 2013 must besubmitted to you by June 15th, 2012. Iassume that because you are in the final stages of discussions with another municipal candidate that a simpleexpression of interest will not suffice. Iappreciate that you need to conclude venue selection as soon as possible and are therefore seeking Council commitment, including financial contribution, by the deadline you have provided.
Thankyou for clarifying that the sum total of funding from the Federal Government through TO2015 would be up to $7 million notwithstanding the absenceof a detailed financial analysis submitted bythe private sector developers to either you or to City Council. It appears that your funding envelope is based on yourfeasibility study and the specifications conductedfor Sesquicentennial Park. Inote your caution with respect to a split venue and how that reflects the Games' overall clustering objectives. Iwill be sure to raise this point with Council as neither of the private developer multi-use facilities, estimated to cost between $30 and $60 million, accommodate hosting softball and baseball at the same venue.
Finally, your letter makes it clear that TO2015 is now willing to consider alternate sites as expressed by these two private developers notwithstanding that a full inventory of Cityfacilities was included in Brampton's original submission to you in 2008.
Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number provided below.
Regards,
Deborah Dubenofsky City Manager (905) 874-2625 X2-2S
From: Dubenofsky, Deborah Sent: 2012/05/28 12:42 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Baseball/Softball Venue Selection
Mr. Noble:
As you know major media have reported that the City of Brampton has reopened debate regarding venueselection for baseball and softball as part of the TO2015 PanAmerican Games. Council reopened their decision for the purpose of seeking clarification and explanation of the TO2015 commitment to the Cityof Brampton.
The City of Brampton has, since 2008, workedwith Games organizers to determine ifour City would be an appropriate host for several events. Your staff will confirm that the City offered many sites for consideration including venues suitable for hosting softballand baseball, basketball, boxing, wrestling, soccer, racquetball and cricket. Despite these many offers, in 2009 Games organizers narrowed Brampton's role to include cricket as a cultural event, wrestling (competitive), soccer (training) and racquetball (training.) Council endorsed the use of Bram East Parkas the preferred location for a cricket facility and dedicated capital funds towards the project. TO2015 then advised that despite the multi party agreement between the Cityand the Games, no funding from senior levels ofgovernment would be provided for this facility. Nevertheless, in recognition of our City's diverse cultures and interests, the City opted to proceed with the construction of the cricket facility at 100 per cent municipal funding. TO2015 later advised Brampton that there would be no role for the City in wresting, soccer or racquetball.
Subsequently, in August2011, and despite the rejection of the City's 2008 offer, you approached the City and asked us to reconsider hosting softball and baseball. At full cost to the Games, your team assessed many possible sites throughout the City and determined that Sesquicentennial Park was the best location. Afeasibility study, funded solely by you, estimated the total cost for upgrading the existing ball fields and related facilities to be approximately $13 million to incorporate your specificationsand legacyprogram. Acost of approximately $ 6 million would be the City's responsibility plus the full cost for storm water management, utility upgrades, displacement of our softball/baseball teams and other incidental costs.
In February 2012 City Council unanimously concluded that a legacy project for softball and baseball at the Sesquicentennial venue was not suitable and cost prohibitive and advised the Games accordingly.
City Council was concerned to learn that you met with private developers to hear two alternate proposals for hosting softball and baseball in our City.Council was alarmed that you would entertain proposals from private sector interests knowing that bids can only be submitted by municipalities. Further, we have been advised that these meetings took place inApril, well past the March 29th deadline for submitting expressions of interest. Finally, the two sites proposed by these developers are not consistent with your own feasibility study nor the specifications outlined in that study.
The Cityof Brampton is seeking immediate clarification of your position. These alternate proposals submitted by the two private sector developers carry a price tag of anywhere from $30 to $60 million depending on the scope of the project. Both developers have stated to our Council that TO2015 was X2-26
prepared to identify additional funding forour City and therefore serve as a catalyst for private investment and municipal contribution.
It isapparent from your emailthat TO2015 is inthe final stagesof site selectionwith another "leading" municipal candidate. Knowing that you are negotiating in good faith with this other municipal candidate, what exactly are you askingthe City of Bramptonto reconsider? In the context of your recent announcement to cluster baseball and softball events at one location, how would the two proposals submitted by the private developers satisfy your venue requirements for this event? What funding isTO2015 prepared to commit to the Cityof Brampton? Is Sesquicentennial Park still your preferred location for the City of Brampton as per your own feasibility study?
Respectfully, it is imperative that TO2015 answers the fundamental questions related to cost sharing, venue selection and site specification so that Imight advise Council appropriately. Ican tell you that at the meeting of May 23rd, 2012, Council indicated their opposition to any plan that had any taxpayer impact. I have been asked by Council to also clarify the position of the Provincial and Federal governments and will therefore share your email and my response with appropriate individuals for their information.
Iawait further correspondence from you or Mr. Troop explaining the position of TO2015 in this regard.
Sincerely,
Deborah Dubenofsky City Manager T2-27
From: Murray Noble [mailto:] Sent: 2012/05/28 10:54 AM To: Dubenofsky, Deborah Subject: Baseball/Softball Venue Selection
Dear Ms. Dubenokfsky,
Iwould like to take this opportunityto clarify TO2015's position regarding baseball/softball in lightof City Council's decision to refer a private proposal for a baseball venue in Brampton to staff for review.
Following City Council's February 2012 decision to withdraw from the baseball/softball venue selection process, TO2015 issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to municipalities in March of this year. This process is now in its final stages.
During the expression of interest process, TO2015 received concrete proposals from a number of municipalities. We have now assessed those proposals, and are currently in discussions with a leading candidate.
We also received an unsolicited private submission for a multisport Brampton facility, which included baseball/softball, proposing the use of City of Brampton sites, but without the support of the City. We told the proponents that we would not considertheir proposal unlessit had the support and financial commitment of the City of Brampton.
Given where we are in the process, and given our need to respect timelines leading to 2015, we cannot afford to delay a final decision indefinitely. However, taking into consideration Council's decision last week to furtherexplore the Brampton proposal, we are prepared to give Brampton until June 15th to put forward a concrete proposal, with funding.
Regards,
Murray Murray Noble Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Vice-president principal. Infrastructures Primer vicepresidente, Infraestructura
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Appendix 2
Chronology 2008-2012
June 2008 - Brampton Council expresses an interest in participating in the Bid process for the 2015 Pan American Games
December 2008 - Staff reports that it submitted to the 2015 Pan Am Games ("BIDCO") venue information for Basketball, Boxing, Baseball, Softball and Soccer among other sports. These venues and preferred sporting events were not selected by BIDCO
March 2009 - Staff reports that BIDCO awards of the following events to Council:
• Wrestling (competition) • Soccer (practice) • Racquetball (practice) • Cricket (cultural event)
Council authorizes the City to enter into an agreement with TO2015 to share in the capital cost of a new Cricket facility in Brampton for the 2015 Pan American games. The agreement was subsequently executed
November 2009 - Council endorses the use of the Bram East Park as the preferred location for a Cricket facility
June 2010 - Council approves Brampton's first cricket facility in the 10-year capital forecast and assigns approximately $1 million representing 44% of the capital cost
December 2010- Council authorizes staff to enter into discussion with Pan Am regarding a soccer stadium
January 2011 - Council withdraws from soccer stadium discussions due to budget considerations (timing and cost)
Summer 2011 - TO2015 approaches the City to undertake a feasibility study, at its full cost, for a combined venue featuring men's and women's baseball and softball at one site - Sesquicentennial Park.
February 2012 - Staff report to Council on the Status of the 2015 Games
• It is reported that TO2015 announced that most of the venues originally planned for the Greater Toronto Region have been changed allowing them to focus on a cluster system centered mainly in Toronto • According to TO2015 this was done to: > save costs > ease transportation anxiety > help with security > offer a better experience • These changes resulted in the removal of all previously announced sporting venues planned for Brampton including the deletion of the cricket festival and facility from the games • Staff reports the findings of the feasibility study prepared by TO2015. Brampton's cost for the proposed baseball and softball facilities would be 44% or a minimum of $6 million of the total $13 million cost plus the associated cost of storm water, utility upgrades and other incidental costs. • At the February 25, 2012 meeting, Council decided to not pursue TO2015's request for the City to host the baseball and softball event at Sesquicentennial Park; and Council decides to continue to develop its plans for a cricketfacility separate from the 2015 Pan American Games.
April 2012
• Despite notification of Council's February 2012 decision, TO2015 meets with private developers. TO2015 advises that municipal support required. May 23 2012 Council Meeting
• Council receives two separate private submissions for multi-sport facilities at two sites:
1. Subject Property at PowerAde Centre and Rosalea Park (Mr. Robertson and Mr. Haines)
2. Subject Property at Rosalea Park (Mr. Cuttruzola)
May 29 2012 - Letter from TO2015
o In response to a letter of confirmation from the City (re: May 23 Council Motion), TO2015 stated that it has considered Council's May 23, 2012 decision and is prepared to give the City of Brampton until June 15, 2012 to put forward a 'concrete' proposal with municipal funding commitment (from either private or public funds).
June 6, 2012 - Council Meeting
• Council receives this staff report with Recommendations 3:2-30
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From: Dubenofsky, Deborah Sent: 2012/05/30 5:35 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Request for Information
Thank youvery much for the opportunity to speakwith youearlier today.
As discussed, TO2015 has imposed a deadline ofJune 15th, 2012 forthe City to submit a detailed and concrete proposal with identified funding commitments if the Citywishes to host the softball and baseball events. To that end, and in order to provide Council with the most up to date information possible, would you please provide any additional information that has not been submitted to Council related to the following points:
1. Overall project costs and funding sources (capital and operating costs and/or revenues that might accrue to the City) 2. Sale of land and/or lease arrangements with privatesector entities and/or the City of Brampton 3. Confirmation of private sector investment and commitments 4. Ancillary costs related to making the site "construction ready" by March 2013 as required by TO2015 5. How the proposal reflects TO2015 objectives for clustering softball and baseball 6. Confirmation of stadium ownershipand operations during the construction phase and post construction 7. Traffic and transit impact analysis where available 8. Director indirect impact on the City'sexistingsports clubs before, during and after construction 9. Project scope and site plan detail (specifications such as seating, parking spaces, private boxes, food and beverage etc related to the drawings you submitted to Council)
I appreciate that the deadline set byTO2015 places additional burdens on all parties to provide Council with the information it requires to proceed. I understand that you may not have additional information to provideat this time. However, Iwanted to ensure that the Council report captures the most up to date and key elements of your submission.
Thank youfor providing this additional information to myattention by noon on Monday, June 4,h, 2012.
Regards,
Deborah Dubenofsky City Manager (905) 874-2625 r2'?2.
Monday, June 4,2012
Brampton City Hall 2 Wellington Street, West Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2
Attn: Deborah Dubenofsky, City Manager
Please find below the responses to your questions stated onWednesday, May 30, 2012;
1. The overall cost of the proposed Rosalea project is estimated at $49 million which includes $14 million for the 400 stall parking structure. Anoverall contingency of 10% should be added to this cost.
Anticipated sources of funding as follows; • 2015 PanAm Games - $10 million • Federal government - $12 - $15 million • Provincial government - $12 - S15 million • The Developer - $15 million • Possibly Cricket Canada (or others) - $8 - $10 million • The City of Brampton would be expected to pay $10 million as a contribution in lieuof the intended berm or roadway extension through the parkto mitigate the flood concerns as contemplated by the City.
Anticipated sources of revenue from; • Parking - $800,000 - $900,000 • Stadium activities - $1.6 - $2 million
Anticipated cost; • Maintenance and management - $650,000.
The City revenue is expected to be well into the millions over a period of time of one to five years (Business Development Office to confirm).
2. Options for lease/own; • The City may choose to own during and after construction, upon paying the total cost of the project. • The City may choose to own after construction, during and after the Games by paying the full amount of construction. X2-33
The Citymay choose to lease the land to the Developer through a long-term lease and not own any part of the project during the term. The City may lease back only the parking structure and finance the City $10 million contribution fora period of 25 years after which the City would own the structure out-right at the cost of $2 million per year The City may choose to finance its $10 million contribution with or without the parking structure through the Developer at the cost of $700,000 per year for 25 years The City may lease back the entire project at a cost of $3 million per year for 25 years
3. N/A
4. The City would obtain and coordinate all funding, provide service connections to the site and assist with the approval process including development charges, building permits and site plan fees. TheCity would also undertake to upgrade the auxiliary fields required by TO2015. The required upgrades to the auxiliary facilities can be part of the funding the City has alreadycommitted to the cricket facilities at the PoweradeCentre, since that field can be temporarily used to accommodate the TO2015 needs.
5. While the stadium can accommodate softball, baseball or cricket, the use of the stadium will be atthe discretion of PanAm. Othervenues in proximityto the stadium (Duggan Park, Centennial Park, Central Public Park and Memorial Arena) can accommodate the needs required by the Games. Secondary facilities can be made available at Sesquicentennial Park and the Powerade Centre
6. N/A
7. The road realignment option was offeredto council and is outlined in the presentation document.
8. Proper arrangements would be made to minimize any disruptions to the tennis club until the upgraded facilities would be ready.
9. This project would accommodate 5000 permanent seats plustemporary seating facilities with 400 parking spaces. The number of private boxes is yet to be determined. Food and beverage facilities will be provided. A minimum of seven tennis courts will be provided, inclusive of two permanently covered courts complete with bleachers; number of seating to be determined. X2-BH
As Istated in my presentation, this is my vision for and how to participate in such an international event and bring so much needed economic and social lift to our city and the downtown. Due to the limited time available to exhaust all funding possibilities and further refine all aspects of this project, more discussion will need totake place. Ifurther stated in my presentation, this project requires thecooperation and the persistence of the leadership intrusted with the mission to bring this project to completion. The figures presented above are Inzola's estimated cost. These figures may beadjusted in either direction by 3% to 5%. The City should feel free to explore other proposals provided the process is entirely public and transparent.
Yours truly,
\JJohn Cutruzzola Inzola Group r2'3S
Positive Economic impact on the City of Brampton and Sport Community
There is growing interest in Brampton from the residence, small business owners and the local baseball community to have the Pan Am games in Brampton for 2015. Even the Executives of the Pan Am Games want Brampton to be a major contributor of the games.
We are very thankful and please that Brampton Council has reopened conversations with the publicand their staff to determine ifthe TO2015 Pan Am Games are a good community and financial opportunity and commitment for the City and its people. With Brampton's baseball/softball heritage and our south Asian demographic increasing, these two events would be essential for establishing our market place not only in North America but also on the International level.
For the long-term growth of the City of Brampton through the efforts of the Brampton Board of Trade and Brampton Downtown EconomicDepartment, it is this City's desire to attract international business that will grow our economy. The Pan America Games are the venue to ignite this new economic venture, in conjunctionwith our development of the NewDowntown City Hall, slated to be completed at the end of 2014.
This collaborated downtown localgroup in Brampton sees the value in creating a soft business market built around Sport in Brampton to compliment the hard business sector.We have a great opportunity over the next 4 years as we have the Ministerof Sport right here in our City, a City that continues to climb the ladder as a power force in Canada.
Theideallocation that would providea long-term economic drive and social growth opportunity of Sportand Business in Brampton would be on the property at the Rosalea Parksite. We need to build up the assets we have before they leaveor before we become a City that opportunities do not want to come to.
Some of my group have had conversations with the Blue Jays andat thistimethey are not considering relocating a AA or AAA franchise to Brampton but might consider helping our progress/development of the stadium and the baseball market if were able to land a Class "A" franchise from the New York Penn league. There are a lot of "what ifs" but the conversation has begun.
The Blue Jays are always looking to collaborate up with communities where they can run grass roots training and their "Jays CareFoundation" to helpsupport kids that are without or have a disability. We as a City already have a great relationship with Rogers Media, why not have the same with the Toronto Blue Jays?
We need our City and downtown community leaders to join our team and our goal of growing our brand domestically and internationally. We have an opportunity here to build our economy and our exposure to professional sport in our GREAT Cityof Brampton.
How can we say NO to ALL of these opportunities? With Brampton's 65 year history of successful baseball and softball, our City is the right location for not only Baseball and SoftballCanada to set up head offices, it isthe right location for the TO2015 Pan Am Games to showcase North America's GREATEST past time. Asquoted in the movie, "Field of Dreams" "Through the highs and lows, the depressionsand the Wars, through the changing landscape one thing has always remained the same, baseball". Baseball is magical; it brings different people, different classes and now in 2012 different cultures together for the same purpose, the same thrill, the Loveof the Game!
Despite what many say in the GTA, Baseball and Softball is not a declining sport. Our attendance and turn out are a direct reflection on the success of the Toronto Blue Jays. Inthe early 90's we say our highest registrations ever. Over the last 17 years, there has been a decline as the competitiveness of the Jays has not been high. With the new lifeof the Jays, player like Brett Lawrie, Brampton Minor Baseball has seen a dramatic increase in the youth registration over the last two seasons. This has resulted in a full tournament schedule for the volunteers and executivesof BMBI from Mayto September.
Our Brampton Girls Softball Association is no different. This league has continued to see growth in every age group, especially in their select and national teams. The ongoing success of this organization has resulted in Brampton hosting the WORLDS NoviceTournament in 2013.1 believe we can expect to see in and around 100 teams for this tournament, which will bring on average 6000 visitors to our City for this 7-daytournament. Where do you find 100teams appearingfor a tournament of a declining sport?
Our adult league, Brampton Men's Recreational Baseball League has seen an explosion through registration over the last five years. This league is at the point where we just do not have enough diamonds in Brampton to expand and have been force to share locations with Milton and Orangeville. In 2012 alone BMRBL had to turn away 8 teams of 15 players. These are players from the age 21-50+ that still have the passion, desire and skillto play baseball. BMRBL is one of about 10 Men Baseball Leagues in Ontario. In 2014, Brampton has a great opportunity to host the Canadian National Tournament for the Men's baseball community that will attract over 40 teams that will bring 2400 visitors to our great city for this 5-day tournament.
Ajoint partnership with the Municipality and the private sector is essential and is critical in order to bring about such an event and the lasting economic benefits to our City. Consequently Brampton is in need of infrastructures to mitigate our economic decline and the opportunities that baseball/softball would bring to CANADA'S #9 CITY is unlimited.
ONCE IN A LIFE TIME! This is the opportunity for all leaders to come together in an effort to resolve the many issues that have prevented the proper development in the downtown core, fix the flooding issue and build prosperity in our City of Brampton. From: Bob Posliff Sent: Monday. May 21,2012 8:49 PM To: John Cutruzzola Subject: Fw: A Cure for Depression
A person who recovered from depression described the process as turning a breakdown into a breakthrough.
Downtown Brampton has suffered from depression for many years.
We now have the opportunity to throw our support behind a proposal that will turn Downtown Brampton's breakdown into a breakthrough.
At the next meeting of Brampton City Council on Wednesday, May 23 at 1 pm, John Cutruzzola, a resident and tireless promoter of Brampton, will present a development for Downtown Brampton which, ifadopted, will ensure the positive transformation of not only the Downtown, but also the entire City of Brampton, at no additional cost to the taxpayer. He will propose constructing, in Rosalea Park, the following: APan Am Stadium to accommodate baseball, softball and possibly cricket, seating up to 10,000, one storey above grade, to provide 400 covered y\ parking spaces beneath. »%
At that same upper level, new, partially enclosed Brampton Tennis Club facilities to the east and south of the existing YMCA. (AJ ^1 A continuous berm along the south side of Church St. and the west side of the Etobicoke Creek Diversion which should resolve the TRCA requirements for Downtown flood protection.
Adjacent to the Diversion, the berm will be terraced, landscaped and planted with one tree indigenous to each Province and Territory. A Museum of sorts, celebrating the greening of Downtown with a national flavour that will be an additional tourist attraction.
The Diversion adjacent to Rosalea Park will be covered to allow the long-awaited Riverwalk to be developed.
From Union Street the public will be invited into a grand entry space suitably embellished with sculpture, lighting and landscaping.
To thrive, Downtown Brampton desperately needs to attract visitors. In an effort to do that, there are a number of 1 and 2 day events and a few weekly ones at various times during the year. The Gage Park skating rink is a daily attraction during the winter. The only municipal destinations, on a year-round daily basis, are the Rose Theatre and Beaux-Arts Brampton. In spite of the best of intentions, all of these attractions combined have failed to delay the steady decline of our Historic Urban Core.
The stadium, in all but the winter season ( unless outdoor hockey classics are arranged during the winter) the Tennis Club, the Riverwalk and the landscape Museum will all provide destinations on a year-round daily basis that will attract visitors and help the Downtown to reinvent itself and to prosper once again. Downtown Brampton is blessed to be the focus of the HACE Creative Economy Plan 2011 - 2016. The brilliant Rosalea Park concept described above will complement the HACE vision that" By 2016 the creative economy, through heritage, arts, culture and entertainment ( HACE ) industries, is a leading contributor to the economic vitality and image of Downtown Brampton as the creative centre of the city."
Downtown Brampton has exceptional potential which is being squandered.
Being at the Council meeting on Wednesday will demonstrate your desire to remedy this condition and will contribute to restoring our long-lost civic pride and community spirit.
Only when we are able to turn Downtown Brampton's breakdown into a breakthrough, will we be able to celebrate Brampton truly becoming " a city that works beautifully."
Bob Posliff
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From: Dubenofsky, Deborah Sent: 2012/05/30 5:32 PM To: ' Cc: Subject: Request for information
Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak with you earlier today.
As discussed, TO2015 has imposed a deadline ofJune 15th, 2012 for the City to submit a detailed and concrete proposal with identified funding commitments if the City wishes to host the softball and baseball events. To that end, and in order to provide Council with the most up to date information possible, would you please provide any additional information that has not been submitted to Council related to the following points:
1. Overall project costs and funding sources (capital and operating costs and/or revenues that might accrue to the City) 2. Saleof land and/or lease arrangements with privatesector entities and/or the City of Brampton 3. Confirmation of private sector investment and commitments 4. Ancillary costs related to makingthe site "construction ready" by March 2013 as required by TO2015 5. How the proposal reflects TO2015 objectives for clustering softball and baseball 6. Confirmation of stadium ownership and operations duringthe construction phase and post construction 7. Traffic and transit impact analysis where available 8. Director indirect impact on the City's existingsports clubs before, during and after construction 9. Project scope and site plan detail (specifications such as seating, parking spaces, private boxes, food and beverage etc related to the drawings you submitted to Council)
I appreciate that the deadline set by TO2015 places additional burdens on all parties to provide Council with the information it requires to proceed. I understand that you may not have additional information to provide at this time. However, Iwanted to ensure that the Council report captures the most up to date and key elements of your submission.
Thank you for providing this additional information to my attention by noon on Monday, June4th, 2012.
Regards,
Deborah Dubenofsky City Manager (905) 874-2625 3T2-H7
June 4,h, 2012
City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2
Attention: Deborah Dubenofsky, City Manager Peter Fay, City Clerk
Re: Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Consortium Report
Dear Mayor & Members of Council,
Ourgoal isto do what isbest for Brampton. Initially the PanAm Executive wished to have both baseball &softball on one site. We have done precisely that in our Scenario Ato be located at the Brampton Sports Park.
Scenario Bsuggests that thesoftball venue could beheld in the downtown at the best possible City facilities ofyour choice - Roselea Park, Dave Dash Field and Duggan Park (even Sesquicentennial Park if necessary). We also believe strongly that improving public access to the Brampton Sports Park is necessary to keep the Brampton Battalion in ourCity which means both 407 access and improved public transit.
Our timelines andyours vyarS exceedingly short - however wewere able to bring a number of reputable investorsand partners to the project provided the City is prepared to enter into a land lease and perhapssell a portion of City owned lands to create a live-work-play-leisure village.
Sincerely, Peter Robertson Bruce Haines Michael Gyovai c.c. Ian Troop, CEO TO2015 TO2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES STATUS REPORT TO CITY OF BRAMPTON TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK I 201 2
EXISTING POWERADE CENTRE
2150 Williams Parkway, Unit 2 Brampton, Ontario Canada L6S 5X7
Contact Persons:
Peter Robertson
Bruce Haines
Michael Gyovai
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. OVERALL PROJECT COST PROJECTIONS & FUNDING SOURCES
2. PROPOSAL LAND CONSIDERATIONS
3. PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT COMMITMENT
4. ANCILLARY COSTS FOR "CONSTRUCTION READY" TO2015
5. TO2015 OBJECTIVES FOR SOFTBALL & BASEBALL CLUSTER
6. STADIUM PROPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
a) Proposed Stadium Ownership b) Operations During the Construction Phase and Post Construction c) Traffic and Transit Impact Analysis (Preliminary Comment) d) Direct or Indirect Impact on the City's Existing Sports Clubs At Site
7. PROPOSAL SCOPE & SITE PLAN DETAILS
8. ECONOMIC IMPACT & SOCIAL BENEFITS OF PROPOSAL
9. CONCLUSION
10. APPENDICES
a) Conceptual Images For Proposal
b) Letters X2-5/ TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK I
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose ofthis status report isto assess the need, opportunity and financial cost-benefit associated with the development of a new sports complex including stadiums capable of hosting the TO2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. The Pan American Games are the world's third largest international multisport games; theyare only surpassed in size and scope by the Olympic Summer Games and the Asian Games. The Games occur every four years. The Games have been hosted in a dozen countries throughout the Americas. Canada has had the honour of hostingthem twice; in 1967 and 1999 and both times in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There will be close to seven thousand athletics from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America competing in 36 Pan Am Sports and 15 Parapan Am Sportingevents at the TO2015 Games. There will be over twenty thousand volunteers involved in the Games and many more spectators.
Akey consideration in the project plan is the determination of a sustainable and viable legacy which meets not only a demonstrated community need but responds to the opportunity to develop a major event hosting capability within the City of Brampton, a world-class innovative sports theme venue and attraction.
The report has been prepared in response to Deborah Dubenofsky, City Manager for Brampton recent request for additional information in order to assist Council to reach an informed decision on whether the municipality should provide their bid support to host the baseball and softball venues for the upcoming Toronto 2015 Pan Parapan American Games. This is with the consideration of a partnership with a private lead consortium that has come forward wishing to do so.
The following information was requested last week and the potential consortium group has provided a response where they can despite the short notice as best they can with what information is currently have available.
City of Brampton Request:
As discussed, TO2015 hasimposed a deadline ofJune 15"', 2012 for theCity tosubmit a detailed and concrete proposal with identified funding commitments if the City wishes to host the softball and baseball events. To that end, and in order to provide Council with the most up to date information possible, would you please provide any additional information that has not been submitted to Council related to the following points: X2-52 TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK J 201!
1. Overall project costsandfunding sources (capital and operating costs and/orrevenues that might accrue to the City) 2. Sale ofland and/or lease arrangements with private sector entities and/or the City ofBrampton 3. Confirmation of private sector investment and commitments 4. Ancillary costs related to making the site "construction ready" byMarch 2013 asreguired by T02015 5. How theproposal reflects TO2015 objectives for clustering softball and baseball 6. Confirmation ofstadium ownership and operations during theconstruction phase and post construction 7. Traffic and transit impact analysis where available 8. Direct or indirect impacton the City's existingsports clubs before, during and afterconstruction 9. Project scope andsite plan detail(specifications such as seating, parking spaces, private boxes, food and beverageetc related to the drawings yousubmitted to Council)
Brampton's participation in the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games should be looked at through the lens of a city building exercise.
• Since the Town of Milton received approximately $22 million for the Velodrome and the City of Hamilton also received $22 million for the soccer, Canada's ninth largest city should receive an amount of funding similarly rather than the proposed $7 to $8 million by the Games Organizers. It is not that we are looking for equal treatment and therefore we should have a sense of entitlement, but more importantly, in order to achieve a new build program to meet the TO2015 Games requirements an amount close to this range will be needed based on our research and best estimations.
• With the Minister of Sport Honorable Bal Gosal, the Minister of Labor Honorable Linda Jeffrey and the former treasure Greg Sorbara, the Provincial Government best baseball fan (who almost sold his St. Catherine Stoppers to Brampton in the early 1990's); the above goal should be Brampton's target.
• If the TO2015 financial payout is 56% of the capital infrastructure, this means our hard construction cost should be somewhere between $35 million and $40 million. This has always been our estimated budget from early April 2012. Should we fall short of this objective, the expectations of the quality of the facilities may be less than industry standards for Minor League baseball.
• At our meeting with Ian Troop and his Pan Am executive team on April 17 we were told their preference was for one site for both baseball and the softball venues but two sites in our City were possible. It is for the reason we will present two scenarios in this report to take the TO2015 position into account. T2-S3 TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK J 201!
The following report has been prepared in order to answer the questions put forward by the City with the best information currently available.
At this time it would be premature for any potential private investment group to make a confirmed commitment to take part in the TO2015 baseball and softball venues without additional information being made available from both the City of Brampton and the TO2015 Organizers. Information such as site availability, land use considerations, agreed scope (design) and confirmed funding levels from the TO2015 Game Organizers are just some of the details needed in order to complete a well vented business case were an informed investment decision can be made bythe appropriatepersons. Many ofthese people do require approval from others in their business organization and in some cases from a Board of Directors. The information inthis document should assist in narrowing the scope of discussions that need to occur so information requirements can be fulfilled.
However, at this time we can inform you the following organizations have expressed an interest in this proposal:
• Aecon Group Inc. (See Appendices for submitted letter)
o Residential Builders: Royalcliffe, Royal Pine Homes, Aspen Ridge, Townwood Homes, Dream Maker Realty Inc. (See Appendices for submitted letter)
• Commercial Developers: Metrus Properties, Massi Construction and Newport Developments, Sunny Hospitality Management Inc. (See Appendices for submitted letter)
• Sports Organizations: Cricket Canada (See Appendices for submitted letter), Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball (See Appendices for submitted letter), Brampton Men's Baseball League (See Appendices for submitted letter)
• Miscellaneous: Various in-kind contributors and community supporters (See Appendices for submitted letters)
On June 41', preliminary discussions have occurred with a potential lead developmentgroup and equity firm introduced by the Aecon Group to the Consortium group. This matter is being followed up on June 5"'. This firm specializes in working with government, PPP projects and the private sector. T2-5H TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK I 201
1. OVERALL PROJECT COST PROJECTIONS & FUNDING SOURCES
The Consortium proposal for the Brampton Sports Park site is comprised oftwo potential scenarios for development with phasing opportunities and optional build programs. While it may be premature to provide accurate costing for each phase until building size, design and site selection has occurred, we are providing cost estimations based on comparable projects we have researched.
Important Assumption: There is to be no increase to the City's mill tax rate and thus to the taxpayer by participating in this project.
iCENARIO A: Single site tor TO2015 baseball & softball venues at the Brampton Sports Park location.
Phase Build Program Description Estimated Cost
The following phase is mandatory for TO2015. (Land costs excluded)
1 Multi-purpose stadium
• 5000 permanent seating capacity plus temporary seating of 3k-5k built to TO2015 Specs
• Will be used as the main baseball venue for T02015
• The design will reflect the opportunity to use the venue for baseball, cricket,
kabaddi and special events after the T02015 Games. • Expected funding by TO2015 Games (%56)& Consortium (44%) $25m
Baseball Field (Backup)
• 1500 temporary seating capacity built to T02015 Specs • Expected funding by TO2015 Games (%56)& Consortium (44%) $1.5m
Multi-purpose Stadium
• 2500 permanent seating capacity plus temporary seating of 2k-3k built to TO2015 Specs
• Will be used as the main softball venue for T02015
• The design will reflect the opportunity to use the venue for
softball, cricket, kabaddi and special events after the TO2015 Games. • Expected funding by TO2015Games (%56)&Consortium (44%) $7.5m
Softball Field (Backup)
• 1000 temporary seating capacity built to T02015 Specs • Expected funding by TO2015 Games (%56) &Consortium (44%) $1.2m
2 1000 surface parking spaces • Expected funding by T02015 Games (%56)& Consortium (44%) $7.5m X2-55 TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK \ 2012
Optional phase
Community Playfields & Fitness Centre
• Two baseball fields (Practice for TO2015 )
• Two multi-purpose fields (Rugby, soccer, field hockey)
• Community Sports Centre (Change room, washrooms, showers, office, lounge, fitness room)
• Funded by Consortium (Or Through Corporate Donations) SSm
Optional phase requires City approval & market demand:
Commerce/Retail Village
• Max. 180,000 sq' of retail, office (loft style), commercial use
• Old Village style
• Funded by Consortium (100%) $32m
Hotel
Funded by Consortium/Private Investor (100%) $10m
Athletics Village Condo's (460-600 Units) • Three buildings (Mid-rise/high-rise) • Funded by Consortium/Private Investor (100%) $180m
Condo's Community(KennedyRoad, west side abutting Brampton GolfClub)
• Three mid-rise buildings (300 Units)
• Live-Work Units Possible
• Funded by Consortium/Private Investor (100%) $150m
BSfflEli TO2015 baseball only at Brampton Sports Park location (Softball at other Brampton location to be determined)
Phase Build Program Description Estimated Cost
The following phases are mandatory for TO2015.(Land costs excluded)
Multi-purpose stadium • 5000 permanent seating capacity plus temporary seating of 3k-5k builtto TO2015 Specs
• Will be used as the main baseball venue for TO2015 • Thedesignwill reflect the opportunity to use the venue for baseball, cricket,
kabaddi and special events after the TO2015 Games. • Expected funding by TO2015 Games (%56) &Consortium (44%) $25m TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK I 201!
Baseball Field (Backup)
• 1500 temporary seating capacity built to TO2015 Specs • Expected funding by TO2015Games (%56) &Consortium (44%) Si.5m
2 1000 surface parking spaces
• Expected funding by TO2015 Games (%56) &Consortium (44%) $7.5m
Optional phase
3 Community Playfields & Fitness Centre
• Two baseball fields (Practice for TO2015 )
• Two multi-purpose fields (Rugby, soccer, field hockey)
• Community Sports Centre
(Change room, washrooms, showers, office, lounge, fitness room) • Funded by Consortium (Or Through Corporate Donations) $5m
Optional phase requires City approval & market demand:
4 Commerce/Retail Village
• Max. 180,000 sq' of retail, office (loft style), commercial use
• Old Village style • Funded byConsortium (100%) $32m
5 Hotel • Funded by Consortium/Private Investor (100%) $10m
6 Athletics Village Condo's (460-600 Units)
• Three buildings (Mid-rise/high-rise) • Funded byConsortium/Private Investor (100%) $180m
7 Condo's Community(Kennedy Road,west side abutting Brampton GolfClub)
• Three mid-rise buildings (300 Units)
• Live-Work Units Possible • Funded byConsortium/Private Investor(100%) $150m X2-S? TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK j 2012
2. PROPOSAL - LAND CONSIDERATIONS
The Consortium is prepared to discuss two potential land arrangements with the City of Brampton pertaining to the Brampton Sports Park site and one parcel of land the City owns on the west side of Kennedy Road north ofthe 407 Highway abutting the Brampton Golf Course.
Sports Facilities Build Program
The Consortium would be prepared to discuss with the City ofBrampton the opportunity to build, own, operate and then transfer (BOOT) the sports facilities into public ownership after a pre-determined agreed period of time; an arrangement similar in nature to the Powerade Centre. This would be in exchange for the use of the required lands located at the Brampton Sports Park.
Alternatively, the Consortium would also consider the opportunity to purchase some of the Brampton Sports Park lands from the City that would be needed for the multi-purpose sports complex in order to build, own and operate (BOO) the required venue.
Commerce Village Build Program
The Consortium would be prepared to discuss with the City of Brampton the opportunity to build, own, operate and then transfer (BOOT) the commerce village build program into public ownership after a pre-determined agreed period of time. This would be in exchange for the use of the required lands located at the Brampton Sports Park.
Alternatively, the Consortium would also consider the opportunity to acquire some of the Brampton Sports Park lands from the City that would be needed for the commerce village build program in order to build, own and operate (BOO) the required venue.
Residential Build Program (Optional, completes a Live-Work-Plav/Leisure Urban Hub)
The Consortium would consider the opportunity to acquire some of the northwest area of the Brampton Sports Park lands and lands located on the west side of Kennedy Road north of the 407 Highway (abutting golf course) from the City that would be needed for a build program in order to develop a residential and hotel component thus creating a true live- work-play urban hub that is able to attract seniors and others looking for an active lifestyle community setting. The consortium has received verbal interest from a number of builders that would be interested in acquiring lands from the City for this build program.
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Proceeds of Land Sales
The revenue from the optional phases provides for an opportunity by the City to apply substantial monies to other sports and recreational opportunities (i.e. Roselea Park Proposal) or alternatively, revenue could be transferred into the creation of a health and wellness legacy fund to support the local share requirements of the Peel Memorial Hospital project.
3. PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT COMMITMENT
The Brampton Sports Park must be considered an important element of the City's economic development plans and the parties should acknowledge that this is in the parties' and the general public's best interests to construct and maintain the facilities to a high quality standard and to operate the venues using the best practices in the industry.
The Consortium believes the development of the stadiums on the site upon completion should be of a quality that meets or exceeds that of the newest minor league baseball stadiums found in North America and that will meet or exceed the standards and
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specifications established bythe TO2015 Organizers and by Minor League Baseball for Class A ballparks ("Minimum Standards").
The Consortium shall finance, pay and contract for the build program in relation to this proposal and it's components as listed in Scenario's (A) or (B) depending on what has been agreed upon with the City and be responsible for all work, construction and installation of all systems related to operation in accordance with the project and budget separate of the TO21015 allocations and/or any Cityof Brampton or Region of Peel considerations.
The Consortium shall be solely and completely responsible for any and all cost overruns, expenses, fees and charges of any kind for the design, construction and development of the proposed projects unless otherwise agreed upon by involved parties prior.
Sports Facilities Build Program
The Consortium is committed to fund the following in relation to the build program subject to reaching an agreement with the Game Organizers and the City of Brampton:
• 44% of the hard build costs for the TO2015 Pan/Parapan American Games requirements for the baseball and softball venues.
• 100% of the soft costs associated to the TO2015 Pan/Parapan American Games requirements for the baseball and softball venues.
• 100% (Minus donations) of the hard build costs for other newly built sports facilities that have been agreed upon by the City and Consortium at the project site.
• Provide additional funds for the successful operation of the sports complex for the period of time the agreements are in place.
Commerce Village Build Program
The Consortium is committed to fund the commerce village build program conditional to reaching an agreement with the City of Brampton, arrangements with other required entities and pending market demands for lease space at the site.
Residential (Live-Work-Plav/Leisure) Build Program
The Consortium is committed to fund the residential (Live-Work-Leisure) residential/mix use build program conditional to reaching an agreement with the City of Brampton and arrangements with other required entities for this build program.
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4. ANCILLARY COSTS FOR "CONSTRUCTION READY" TO2015
The following outlines the preliminary site criteria that reflect the needs of TO2015 with respect to the venue.
TO2015 Requirements
4. Atthe sole cost of the Partner, the site must be in a construction ready state by March 31, 2013.
This includes:
a. Compliance with Official Planning and Zoning requirements b. Site fully remediated to MOE Regulations c. Applicable Environmental Assessment complete d. Adequate services to the property line e. Demolition and removal of any unusable structures complete;
R. The above requirement is the responsibility of the Consortium. The City of Brampton will provide all necessary assistance and co-operation to ensure timelines are met for the TO2015 Games objectives.
5. TO2015 OBJECTIVES FOR SOFTBALL & BASEBALL CLUSTER
The following outlines the preliminary site criteria that reflect the needs of TO2015 with respect to the venue.
TO2015 Requirements & Consortium Responses
1. The site will be owned by the Partner - possibly as part of an existing recreation complex.
R The Consortium is to build, own and operate the new sports facilities for pre determined period of time, then upon ending of the lease transfer the sports venues to public ownership, (City of Brampton).
2. The site will be situated within the Games Regional Footprint.
R. The site is situated within the Gaines Regional Footprint
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3. Although nota requirement, ideally the site will be large enough to include a training field for each of the disciplines.
R. The site can accommodate a training field for each of the disciplines and the Consortium has included this in its proposal.
4. The Partner must have the capacity to act quickly with approvals and funding such that a binding agreement can be signed byJuly 31, 2012.
R. The Consortium has the resources and reputation to be considered a reliable partner for this project and has the ability to meet the required deadline.
5. There should be convenient access to public transit.
R. The site is located on a Regional road which is serviced by Brampton Transit and could potentially receive service from Mississauga transit and GO Transit
7. The Partner will be required to provide 44% of the capital costs, while TO2015 will provide 56% of the capital costs. Based upon a preliminary feasibility study the total capital cost could be up to $13,000,000. The overall cost will be dependent on the scope of work required for the site to meet the technical standards to host the Pan Am Games and to provide a legacy facility. The partner should demonstrate legacy value for long term sport and community use.
R. The Consortium is prepared to provide 44% of the capital costs to a maximum Partner cap of $15,500,000 with regards to the TO2015 requirements to meet the technical standards to host the Pan Am Games and to provide a legacy facility
The Consortium recognizes there will be a need for a completed feasibility study to determine the accurate required capital costs. Typically, a commercial grade stadium meeting the needs of at least an 'A' or independent baseball league per seat cost averages $4000 to $5500. Softball is anticipated to be lower in the range of $2000 to $3000 per seat price.
The Consortium and in conjunction with the Cityof Brampton believes it will demonstrate legacy value for long term sport and community use to the TO2015 Organizers.
Legacy: The creation of a multi-purpose sports complex servicing the local, regional and international needs of a multicultural community such as required in the City of Brampton.
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Community Use: Community multi-purpose sports fields including but not limited to use for baseball, softball, cricket, kabaddi, rugby, soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, track & field. Community Centre. One or two multi-purpose stadiums will be available and the community will be encouraged to make use of them (i.e. high school sporting events, amateur tournaments and championships).
The following information was provided bythe TO2015 Organizers listing the requirement for hosting both the softball and baseball venues for the games.
Toronto 2015 - Pan American Games - Baseball & Softball Programs: Baseball Venue Information
- 2 competition baseball venues meeting all International Baseball Federation (IBF) and Major League Baseball (MLB) requirements through a permanent legacy facility or from a combination of permanent works and temporary overlay:
o (1) premier baseball venue with a combination of permanent and temporary overlay seating for 8,000 to 10,000. • 320 foot foul lines and 400 foot centerfield. • Field orientation facing Northeast. • In ground/covered dugouts. • Bullpens off field. • Locker rooms and support facilities - size to be determined. • 2 batting tunnels (one for each team). • Scoring, video display boards, • Field lighting.
c (1) secondary baseball venue with temporary seating for 1,500. • 320 feet foul lines and 400 feet centerfield. • Field orientation facing Northeast. • Above ground/covered dugouts. • Bullpens off field. • Locker rooms and support facilities - size to be determined. • 2 batting tunnels (one for each team). • Scoring, video display boards (permanent or temporary). • Field lighting (permanent or temporary).
- Overlay capacity (temporary space) for TV/Media parking compound, press facilities, secure athlete arrival area, parking.
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Softball Venue Information - 2 competition softball venues meeting all International Softball Federation (ISF) requirements through a permanent legacy facility or from a combination of permanent works and temporary overlay:
o (1) premier softball venuewith a combination of permanentand temporary overlay seating for 5,000 to 6,000. • 250 feet foul lines and 250 feet centerfield. • Field orientation facing Northeast. • Above ground/covered dugouts. • Bullpens off field. * Locker rooms and support facilities - size to be determined. • 2 batting tunnels (one for each team). • Scoring, video display boards. • Field lighting.
c (1) secondary softball venue with temporary seating for 1,000. • 250 feet foul lines and 250 feet centerfield. • Field orientation facing Northeast. • Above ground/covered dugouts. • Bullpens off field. • Locker rooms and support facilities - size to be determined. • 2 batting tunnels (one for each team). • Scoring, video display boards (permanent or temporary). • Field lighting (permanent or temporary).
- Overlay capacity (temporary space) for TV/Media parking compound, press facilities, secure athlete arrival area, parking.
The Consortium will be ensuring the above requirements are met at a minimum.
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6. STADIUM PROPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Proposed Stadium Ownership
The Consortium purposes that the City of Brampton is to lease the required lands on the Brampton Sports Park in order for a new sports complex to be built, owned and operated for a pre-determined period of time bythe Consortium. Thesports venue should include the TO2015 requirements and additional facilities as previously described and that has been agreed upon.
The duration of the lease term should be coterminous with the maturity of the debt instrument used to finance the construction of the sports facilities.
Once the lease expires, the sports venues could go into public ownership.
Operations During the Construction Phase and Post Construction
The Consortium purposes it will be responsible for the operations of the new sports complex at all times and until the termination of the lease or other date which is to be mutually agreed upon by the City of Brampton and the Consortium.
Traffic and Transit Impact Analysis (Preliminary Comment)
The following summarizes the proposed traffic control plan that has been considered in response to the City's request and also provides the primary objectives of the plan and how those objectives could be achieved.
Kennedy Road:
The current condition of Kennedy Road with the lanes such as they are should be able to handle the anticipated vehicular traffic especially if the Consortium can successfully obtain permission and funding for 407 Highway Ramps to Kennedy Road.
There would be at least two locations where traffic control personnel would be required to direct traffic both before and after sizeable events. The first location is the signal intersection on Kennedy Road just north of the 407 Highway and the other locations would be any signal intersections located along the frontage of the Brampton Sports Park.
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407 Highway Considerations:
Most great cities that have a waterfront maximize the opportunity. Brampton'sviewto the world besides the electronic highway is the 407 ETR. More people pass through Brampton on that route going somewhere than stop in to see us.
The 407 ETR is our underutilized waterfront. The access to our Powerade Centre and the remaining Brampton Sports Park is not directly possible. One of our City's failures is that we have not been able to aid the "Brampton OHL Hockey Franchise" with event traffic as well as we could have. "After a game you might as well stay for a beer until the parking lot clears", is the common experience and expression.
An exploratory letter was sent from the Mayor's office in 1999 to 407 ETR President (Rick Bino, formerly of our public works staff will confirm). A recent meeting by Peter Robertson with the 407 ETR's staff recalled the letter and the response. "If the off peak traffic counts generated at the Brampton Sport Park (Kennedy Road & 407 & 410) increases, they would consider paying for two off ramps east bound and west bound. This would need to be explored fully in order to maximize the opportunity to move vehicles and people quickly to and from the site.
At a meeting with Helene Makely (the assistant to the CEO Paul Ruttan) it was confirmed MTO must do the design and approvals and the 407 ETR must pay. A meeting will be arranged with the appropriate 407 ETR staff to discuss a MOU and timelines once the TO2015 Games Organizers and the City consummate an agreement.
Public Transit to the Brampton Sports Park:
Brampton Transit will play an important role in bringing people to and away safely from the Brampton Sports Park. A transit hub on the property or at the very least a bus lane should be established adjacent to the site (east curb). A round abut may be required and might be best located south of the 407 Highway for buses traveling southbound on Kennedy Road so they can turn around and go back northbound. An off-site parking facility could also be built to handle over flow at a site south of the 407 Highway, east side.
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Go Transit could also beexplored to service the site not just for eventsbut also utilizing the site as a commuter hub for Monday-to-Fridaydaytime hours since there will be over a thousand parkingspots available which will be used mostlyduring evenings and on weekends.
The conceptof special events Public Transit, "shuttle buses" running from Shoppers World, Queen Street corridor and potentially from York University, Humber College and Vaughan should be considered for the TO2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.
We need a "live, work and Sport / Leisure Village", visible and sustainable public transit community.
Other Considerations:
The potential residential development on the west side of Kennedy Road: Permanent automatic gates need to be standard design with card access only so that residents are not impacted by events.
The Brampton Golf Club and new proposed Rice office building off Kennedy Road: These two private groups should be given the option to make additional revenue from the event parking on their facilities if they wish. In the event they do not wish to participate, a reasonable compensation should be negotiated to install card access gates to each facility so they are not inconvenienced by event parking could be an option.
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Direct or Indirect Impact on the City's Existing Sports Clubs At Site
The following addresses how existing sports entities will be impacted by our proposal:
Sport Current Use Future Use Impact Rugby Two fields Two fields Direct positive impact as club will (poor condition) have two fields (top condition) for use and a new community club house. Softball/Baseball Five fields Five fields Direct positive impact as club will (Satisfactory have five new fields for use and a condition for rec new community centre. One to three league play). of the fields will have permanent spectator seating and the addition of new stadiums for league and competition play. Cricket Three fields Three fields plus a Cricket will see a major positive (poor condition) large stadium for impact as the clubs will have fields the promotion of designed for actual cricket use in sport. addition to two stadiums for competition use and a new community centre. Soccer No current status at Two new multi Direct positive impact as there will this site. purpose fields be two new fields for use, a new available for use. community centre and stadium. Kabaddi No current status at Two new multi Major positive impact as the sport site. purpose fields will have fields for use in addition to available for use two stadiums for competition use plus two stadiums and a new community centre. for the promotion Kabaddi leagues could be introduced of the sport. for youth, for both genders. Field Hockey No current status at Two new multi Direct positive impact as there will the site. purpose fields be two new fields for use and a new available for use. community centre. Hockey Powerade Centre Improved site for Direct positive impact as there will the Battalion to be more before and after game stay in Brampton. attractions to draw fans. Ball Hockey One rink One rink (May be Current rink may have to be possible to add relocated? second rink). Note: Existing clubs may be negatively affected while the construction phases occur. Depending on final design, the Consortium will try to phase construction efforts so as not to impact the existing sports clubs in their season.
Other: Children's Safety Onsite Facility Unchanged New build program Village (Children's attraction should enhance during the TO21015 children's site visit and Games). make it even more exciting place to visit.
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7. PROPOSAL SCOPE & SITE PLAN DETAILS
Our proposal build program is about the development of a world-class innovative live- work-play/leisure urban hub based on a sports theme. This venue would not only provide for the local community demands but would also attract regional and international opportunities and visitors.
Key Features of Proposed Site:
Powerade Centre (Facility for hockey, potential basketball franchise, special events)
Multi-purpose stadiums (Facility for baseball, softball, cricket, kabaddi, soccer, special events i.e. Tiger Fest)
Community sports fields and centre/club house
Commerce Village (Restaurants, cafe's, retail, office space)
Live/Leisure build program for hotel and residential units
Potential "work week" parking facility for commuters (GO Transit Use)
Major tourist destination opportunity
The following is an illustration of the proposed site concept: (Please review to Appendix 1 for complete concept images).
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8. ECONOMIC IMPACT & SOCIAL BENEFITS OF PROPOSAL
There is growing interest in Brampton from the residence, small business owners and the local baseball community to have the Pan Am games in Brampton for 2015. Even the Executives of the Pan Am Games want Brampton to be a major contributor of the games.
We are very thankful and pleased that Brampton Council has reopened conversations with the public and their staff to determine if the TO2015 Pan Am Games are a good community and financial opportunity and commitment for the City and its people. With Brampton's baseball/softball heritage and our south Asian demographic increasing, these two events would be essential for establishing our market place not only in North America but also on the International level.
For the long-term growth of the City of Brampton through the efforts of the Brampton Board of Trade and Brampton Downtown Economic Department, it is this City's desire to attract international business that will grow our economy. The Pan America Games are the venue to ignite this new economic venture, in conjunction with our development of the New Downtown City Hall, slated to be completed at the end of 2014.
This collaborated local group in Brampton sees the value in creating a soft business market built around Sport in Brampton to compliment the hard business sector. We have a great opportunity over the next four years as we have the Minister of Sport right here in our City, a City that continues to climb the ladder as a major Canadian city.
It is our hope that Brampton's Council on Wednesday, June 6 will provide a resolution upon reviewing the staff report and our local private investor group's report that will exceed the TO2015 Organizer's criteria and needs to have the City of Brampton's bid to be considered for review and approval for the TO2015 Games.
The perfect ideal location that would provide a long-term economic opportunity of Sport and Business in Brampton would be on the property beside the Powerade Centre. Together let's make this a hub for professional sports in Brampton. In addition, to make this a tourist attraction and attract long-term potential benefits for our local hospitality industry. We need to build up the assets we have before they leave or before we become a city that opportunities do not want to come to.
This sport facility can be used not only for baseball, but also for a variety of South Asian sports, concerts, and cultural festivals. Thinking outside the box, we could establish a working relationship with the Battalion to form an "OHL Winter Classic" of our own where the Battalion plays a different team every year in January in the new stadium.
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Some of my group have had conversations with the Blue Jays and at this time they are not considering relocating a AA or AAA franchise to Brampton but might consider helping our progress/development of the stadium and the baseball market if were able to land a Class "A" franchise from the New York Penn league. There are a lot of "what ifs" but the conversation has begun.
The Blue Jays are always looking to collaborate up with communities where they can run grass roots training and their "Jays Care Foundation" to help support kids that are without or have a disability. We as a city already have a great relationship with Rogers Media, why not have the same with the Toronto Blue Jays?
We need our City and community leaders to join our team and our goal of growing our brand domestically and internationally. In addition we need you our City and Regional leaders, executives from Brampton Minor Baseball Inc., Brampton Men Recreational Baseball League, and local small business owners to come together and make this happen for our great City. We have an opportunity here to build our economy and our exposure to professional sport in our GREAT City of Brampton.
Did you know our Brampton Men Recreational Baseball League, for example, has grown to be the largest Men's Recreational League in Ontario and we rank in the top five in Canada. By 2014, we will have a membership of 420 players, + another 420 spouses plus 420+ additional family members that can spread the news of the great sporting community Brampton has developed.
Did you knowour Brampton Girl Softball Association will be hosting a Novice World Tournament inJuly 2013 that will attract 100 teams for a 7-day event? The design of a stadium and state-of-the-art secondary fields will bring Softball Canada to Ontario and bring a Country-wide focus and attention for Youth and adult Softball.
Did you know that the Brampton Men Recreational Baseball League will be submitting a bid in November of this year to host the 2014 Canadian Over 35 year old National Championship Tournament. Our only competition right now is Ottawa. This tournament attracts 40 teams from across Canada, with 20 players per team. That equals 800 players, not counting the family they will bring. Based on an additional parent and 2 children (on average) that is now60 people per team giving you an estimated number of 3200 people cominginto the City over the August longweekend that will need to stay at our hotels, eat in our restaurants, shop at our stores and to just "tour" our City.
How can we say NO to ALL of these opportunities?
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The following selected information has been extracted from a City of Halifax Stadium Report prepared by Sierra Planning & Management.
The following economic impact analysis demonstrates thescale ofeconomic contribution ofa potential sports complex and stadiumfacility to the local, regional, provincial and national economies. The range of economic impact measures is extensive.
The following illustrates the range of economic impact measures. (Source: City of Halifax, Stadium Report).
Construction I I Operations Off-site Property Qualitative Spending Gains Impacts
TotJlif -fKHlty Te.T»l r.-reglOn) f»epjt»t«oi.»l Total project Jp«T D -~ J*vttof I' t • sptn Enhanced Distinction Gro;; Oomeitc GfOii [>on*;t>c assessment - Quality Of I 1* iirt.v**r Ift*S P'OJlCT PfOjjvt j'ow.n for viable 1 kd.acent prop«rt'«s Retention Employment Empkiyr-ieM /wtge! /attraction Tj»«: Each measure of economic impact can be further distinguished as either a direct, indirect or induced impact. Directimpacts are one-time investments, spending or direct employment created by an investment such as the development ofthe facility. Indirectimpacts are employment or spending impacts created in other industries in order to produce the materials (goods) and otherinputs (services) necessaryfor the construction work or those necessaryfor the ongoingoperationsof thefacility. Induced impacts are employmentorspending impactscreated throughout the economyresulting from the expenditure of incomesgenerated through the direct and indirect impacts. Type of Impact and Principal Geographic Scale of Impact Direc Indirect Induced Local Regional/Provincial Wider Economy 24 X2-72 TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK 2012 9. CONCLUSION The TO2015 Pan Parapan American games provides a municipality an exciting opportunity to participate in hosting baseball and softball for the Games but more importantly creating a lasting community legacy. TO2015's objective is to create a sports cluster- Pan Am Ball Park that groups together men's and women's baseball and softball; enhances the athletic and spectator experience and bring efficiencies in the delivery of these two sports. This is an unprecedented approach for a Pan Am Games and will showcase elite amateur athletics and create an infrastructure legacy for the hosting city, the province and the country. These types of opportunities are rare, especially with major funding is being made available. Additionally, when factoring in the potential benefit from adding two professional sports teams, Cricket Canada along with the current junior league hockey team playing at the same site, this project will have a strong economic impact as these organizations could assist in attracting other commercial leaseholders to ensure there is steady site activity. Adding a commerce and residential build program will create an exciting live-work-play/leisure urban hub for many to enjoy for years to come. As mentioned previously, a key consideration in the project plan is creating a sustainable and viable legacy which meets not only a demonstrated community need but responds to the opportunity to develop a major event hosting capability within the City of Brampton. It's time to act! Visits (local residents Investment Spending Potential/ Locally Reputational Benefits/ Business Revenue Other Growth local benefits Job Creation/ Income Retention Growth Potential Potential The above illustration shows the rangeof economicimpact. (Source: City of Halifax, Stadium Report). 25 T2.-73 TO2015 PROPOSAL INFORMATION FOR BRAMPTON SPORTS PARK \ 10. APPENDICES a) Conceptual Images For Proposal b) Letters 26 TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES SITECONCEPT ONLY June 4, 2012 H i Image 1 -Site layout proposed. «• TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES SITE CONCEPT ONLY June 4, 2012 Image 2 - With References. Community Fields Hotel/Suites -J Potential Residential Retail/Office Transit Hub Existing Powerade Centre Potential Residential City Owned Lands MM •M TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES SITE CONCEPTONLY June 4, 2012 H i Image 3 -Site layout proposal (Transit Hub/Lane off Kennedy Road) J2-77 TO POWERADE BY 2014-15 AND TIME FOR THE PAN AM GAMES Who would everthink that Brampton could host a majorsporting event likethe2015 Pan and Para-Pan American Games? Toronto and Hamilton arehosting the event. Is there a sport left for Brampton to host In the PanAm program? If there were not, Brampton could later make noise for a semi-professional baseball or hockey franchise. The 100 plus acre Kennedy Road location would be a perfect site. There is a ramp which was designed to enter the sports and entertainment park at the southern entrance of theparking lotsouth of the Powerade Centre. To put Brampton on themap, someone at City Hall must revive this plan! • Today, many loads of fill have been dumped into this site, likely to protect the Brampton Golf Course from noise distractions from the Highway 407. The earth would need to be reshaped to meet the needs of the golf course while accommodating the deceleration lanes of the off- ramp. The design would need to align the ramp with the southern entrance of Powerade Park south of the four rink complex (just as it does and did in this picture visioned in 1999. 12-78 AEcam June 4, 2012 Dear Mayor and Members of Brampton City Council: We have reviewed the proposed "Vision for the Brampton Sports Park" project proposal, for a project to be located at Highway 410 and 407. We are pleased to confirm that AECON is interested in supporting certain aspects of the TO 2015 Pan/ParaPan American baseball/softball venue on the basis that the City of Brampton is selected as the host location. AECON is recognized as a leader in highway construction and infrastructure development. To that end, we believe these core strengths can be applied as a key supporting member of the Consortium tasked with developing the Brampton Sports Park project, for instance, AECON has notable experience in constructing MTO approved highway projects and would be well placed to construct the two Highway 407 off ramps - provided of course that the Highway 407 owners can forecast the increased revenues in off peak times as reason lo justify the business case and support payment. In addition, AECON has strong experience in constructing public infrastructure and in working with specialized project developers to support design, operations and capital raising initiatives. As part of our supporting role to the Consortium, AECON would be pleased to facilitate introductions and meetings to specialized stadium/sport venue developers, residential land developers, commercial/retail developers and hotel management service providers - each of whom we believe would make valuable contributions to the Consortium. We look forward to working with and finding ways to support the Consortium, the City of Brampton Staff and the Pan/ParaPan American Executive in (his exciting opportunity. Regards, Jol/n M. Beck Chairman & Chief Executive Officer BEST EMPLOYERS IN CANADA Head Office Aecon West Headquarters 20 Carlson Court, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 7K6 1110 9" Ave SW, Calgary. Alberta, Canada T2P 0TI Tel 416 293 7004 Fax 4I6.754.Q736 Web www aecon com Tel 403 695 3005 Fax 403 695.3094 Web www aecon corn xa-r? DREAM *LLi,*l MAKER REALTY INC. BROKERAGE To whom it may concern. Dream Maker Realtyand Dream Fund Holdings,is a unique brokerage firm bringinginnovative methods to an evolving Real Estate Industry. We have strong relationships with Top Builders and Banks across the GTA, that help us provide profitable opportunities for our clients. With 20 plus years ol experience, we are actively involved in the community supporting and providing education through financial literacy. We see the benefit of lifestyle communities and are committed to promoting a healthy balance between home/live/work'and play. A Lifestyle community is an asset to any city. The city of Brampton is an ideal candidate with its location, demographic, and growth of neighboring cities. Our team would be happy to get involved in the development of a lifestyle community in the City of Brampton. Sincerely, Temitope IsaacJr. Olowolafe Broker of Record A hotel 12- gO <®«NDIGO umnv.hoteundigo cam comntoairport Hotel Indigo Toronto Airport 135 Carlingvietu Drive Toronto, Ontario M9W 5E7 Hotel. 416-637-7000 Fax: 416-637-2857 June 2, 2012 Peter Robertson & Bruce Haines 2150 Williams Parkway, Unit 2 Brampton, Ontario L6S 5X7 Dear Sirs, Let me introduce myself to you and your consortium. My family has four hotels: • Indigo - Toronto International Airport a Marriott- Oakville • Hilton Garden Inn-Cambridge • Hampton Inn - Barrie We have looked at your proposal for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games, the site located at the Brampton Sports Park (Highway 407/410) and are prepared to do a hotel feasibility study (Cost $14k) once we have received a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brampton to lease (long term land lease) or purchase us a two acre plus site from the City for the hotel/suite facility we would build. With a South Asian background I was pleased to see the vision included cricket and kabaddi as part of the overall concept. This will no doubt be an attraction to our Brampton community. The close proximity to the Brampton Golf Club is certainly an added bonus. Sincerely, S S. (Paul) Gill, CEO Sunny Hospitality Management Inc. X2-SI 4i CRICKET CANADA th . June 4, 2012 Mr. Bruce Haines Mr. Peter Robertson Brampton City Council Re: Cricket Canada and development in Brampton Greetings Mr. Haines, Robertson and Members of Council, In follow-up to my presentation at the City Council meeting of May 23"', Iam writing with regard to Cricket Canada's participation in the development adjacent to the Powerade Centre in Brampton. As I noted, Cricket Canada is looking for a home for its National Team and offices. The proposed plans for this development in advance of the Pan Am Games offer us this opportunity. The venue would offer us the ability to host International Events, operate a Training Centre for our National Team, provide administrative headquarters and provide a venue for Brampton Cricket Clubs to use. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to have a bubble included for use during the winter months and as a result provide a desperately needed year-round venue. We are fortunate to be in a situation where we would be able to apply for funding to assist with the project through the International Cricket Council. In order to do so we would need to provide a complete business case, including financials and designs, by September 1, 2012. I am given to understand that the approval process takes two months, so that I would have confirmation of the contribution on or before December 1, 2012. The application would need approval from the Cricket Canada board in advance of the September 1 date, so ideally the business case would need to be complete by August 1, 2012. ••••^•••••'••••••'••'••^•••p"™ 314 B-3 Concorde Gate Toronto, Ontario. Canada M3C 3N7 P.416.426.7209 www.gocricketgocanada.com I2-8Z CRICKET CANADA Iam sure we all recognize the immense benefitsa project of this scope would have on the citizens of Brampton. It will have equal or greater impact on the sport of Cricket in Canada. As a result, Iwill confirm our interest in the project and hope that Council will see fit to move forward. Doug Hannum CEO, Cricket Canada doughannum(5)cricketcanada.org cc: Ravin Moorthy, President, Cricket Canada •^^^"^^^^P^"iii^Wi^" 314 B-3 Concorde Gate Toronto, Ontario. Canada M3C3N7 P.416.426.7209 www.gocrickelgocanada.com X2-83 ' • Baseball Office ♦ Phone: 919 401 8150 Fax: 919.401.8152 •> canamleague com / 1415 HWY 54 West Suite 210 Durham NC, 27707 June 1,2012 Mr Rnrop H:n'npc Brampton, Ontario P)p:ir Rni 1wanted to write to confirm that the Canadian-American League of Professional Baseball is very interested in DUTSUinc Brampton as a potential future site for a Can-Am franchise. If a stadium is obtained for the Pan-Am games, we believe this could be an excellent long-term home for team in our leaaue. The league is currently pursuing expansion in the Montreal and frois Rivieres markets, and a team in the Toronto area would be ideal for our plans for growth in Canadian markets. The team in Quebec City has been very successful for the last H years, and with a quality facility in Brampton, there is no question that it could be one of the premier clubs in the Can-Am League. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help in your efforts to pursue a stadium tor vour market. I would be haoov to come to Brampton at anv time to let vour officials be aware of the positives a professional baseball team can mean for a city. I look forward to hearing of your prowess. Sincerely, fMu.UA Miles Wolff f'nm mi <»«: inner Can-Am League X2-SH Linda Jeffrey, M.P.P. Brampton Springdale f^ayor Susan Fennel I and Members of Council City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ont. L6Y 4R2 May 14, 2012 bear Mayor and Councillors: Like many Bramptonians, I was disappointed when I learned, in late February, that City Council had decided to take a pass on our city's participation in the Pan/Parapan Am Games in 2015. Our neighbours to the north, in Caledon, had earlier committed to a venue at the Caledon Equestrian Park anticipating the kind of benefit and exposure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents. Their community has been busily planning how they will host the international media and visitors in the summer of 2015. So I was very excited to learn, a few weeks ago, that a plan has been proposed by private sector partners that would minimize the costs to the city, while giving Brampton an opportunity to build a world-class multi-use stadium. Experts estimate that visitors could number over 20,000 during the two weeks of the games. I believe this proposal is worthy of further discussion, and as a provincially elected representative I would encourage all those involved to be open and envision the opportunities available to our community. ,../2 380Bovaird DriveEast, Unit 13, Brampton, ON L6Z 2S7 • T- 905-495-8030 • F- 905-495-1041 E- [email protected]> • W- www.lindajeffrey.ca X2-05 The Pan-Am Games is the second largest multi-sport event in the world, including over 5,000 athletes from 42 countries. The excitement of bringing representatives from many diverse countries to Brampton to showcase our multi-cultural success is an opportunity not to be missed. In closing, I would like to lend my strong support to any proposal which would give Brampton a chance at participating in a world-class sporting event that will createjobs and leave a lasting legacy for our community. Sincerely, T Linda Jeffrey MPP Brampton-Springdale cc John Cutruzzola Peter Robertson \j 380Bovaird Drive East,Unit 13, Brampton, ON L6Z 2S7 • T- 905-495-8030 ©F - 905-495-1041 E- [email protected] • W- www.lindajeffrey.ca '^l MHllfc 2b Les Aliments Spectra Foods • Spectra Foods 191 SO Cruickshank Ave. Tel: (514) 457-3030 Vegetable Oils Shortening • Margarine - Animal Fats Baie-tfUrfe, Quebec Fax:(514)457-5292 H9X 3P1 1-866-422-6652 spectrafoods.com [email protected] iscew Dear Mayor & Members of Council, We have been approached by two enthusiastic and visionary Bramptonians who were instrumental in keeping the Pan Am American Games alive in Brampton. The Executive of Toronto 2015 Games require in short order a resolution from Brampton Council that propeity and existing baseball faculties will be made available. Brampton minor and adult leagues have had an exceptional reputation and popularity since the legendary "David Dash Era". That is no doubt why Brampton was chosen of all the communities in the GTA for baseball. Since your community has diversified significantly in the last two decades, sports are changing and any investors need to look at a multiuse facility for a variety of sports. If your City is to "run like a business", you can no longer have a dedicated facility for baseball, one for hockey, one for cricket, etc. You need "to put things together". The Power aid Centre needs companion facilities to make it work year round and financially. Should Council reopen the discussions with the Pan Am Organizers and should Brampton be selected to host the baseball and softball venues, we would be an interested party to join the required consortium to invest in the sports/commercial venture, it's operation and management. Respectfully, George & Teddy, Family and Friends LesAliments Spectra : au service des professionnels de I'industrie alrmentaire depuis plus de 30 ans 12-87 RECTORY: 25 HAROLD ST., BRAMPTON, ONT.. CANADA L6Y 1C9 (905) 459-8888 85 May 7, 2012 Her Worship. Susan Fennel! and Members of City Council City Hall Brampton, Ontario Re: Pan-Para Pan American Games in Brampton Dear Susan and friends at City Council. Thirtyyears ago I had the pleasure, alongwith leadersof fourother nationality groups, of meeting with Peterand Jo- Anne Robertson to discuss the creation ofa celebration of our mulitulluralism here in Brampton that came to be called "Carabram." The Legacy of Carabram is with us today - "'Celebrating Together" is the simple message and yet putting "Canada First" was (he ultimate goal for all of us. Peter tells me that we now have the opportunity to be involved in another project that can produce similar positive benefits to our Brampton community. The Pan-Para Pan American Games are this opportunity. As Carabram brought our citizens together, so also, our participation in this project as hosts and volunteers for the softball and baseball venues at these Games can do the same once again, - an opportunity for community building and developing pride. Simultaeously with our involvement in these Games, we could address the creative solution of flood control (if it ever rains again!) 1am excited at the prospect ofseeing a "Rosalea Riverwalk" along Etobicoke Creek. Living downlown for 36 years I have always thought the space could be put to better use -something more worthy ofa city our size and prominence. A baseball stadium, with increased sports fields and parking would be a plus. Peter tells me that the urgency of 2015 to force all levels of government bureaucracy to leave such infrastructure is a chance ofa lifetime. I agree. The federal money, readily available to us for this project, combined with development and sponsorship opportunities is a "win - win combination". It's time for a new project here in Brampton that reaches out into the community, involving the City Council, citizens and businesses in a common goal. An added benefit! I strongly encourage you to reopen the issue of hosting the Pan-Para Pan American Games to Brampton in 2015. Sincerely, Archpriest Roman Galadza Pastor, St. Elias Church Carabram's "Ukraine" Palvilion iu~'-.l ,y<*-(i/r? X2-8& 290 CLARENCE ST.. BRAMPTON, ONT. L6W 1T4 iift I ;CEIVED TELEPHONE (905) 453-1200 IAY -] 2012 FAX (905) 453-2217 May8, 2012 Dear Mayor and Members of Council I believe a baseball or softball stadium in the downtown at Rosalea Park would be good for Brampton - particularly if it provided extra parking and could be used for lacrosse and other sporting and cultural events. The tennis club could have a bubble and extend their memberships all season long. Graham Bros. Construction will supply all the fill as needed for the outfield berm and River Walk. We would appreciate a tax receipt in the amount of our costs. We hope the City will go after the Pan-Am bid and include lands for a hotel which would help the downtown redevelopment. Yours truly Graham.Bros. Construction Limited ..//Win Graham Chairman and CEO KPHilT • PAVIMf. . srun Qiiii nivr - rnmuir . cn.rrn «•.!»-. .. XoREvnniEi 12^1 caimmnneto. :,( - J 2012 a division of CLIPPER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED May8, 2012 To Mayor and Members of Council: In past years we were approached by the then Mayor Peter Robertson, to import fill and topsoil to the Brampton Sports Park to level, grade the fields and build an earthen stadium for the Brampton Rugby Club. We agreed to do that then at no charge to the City. In addition we agreed to sod the field and grass the slopes with seed and put a chain link enclosure around the field for the following conditions: 1. That our gas and driver's salary was paid. 2. That a tax receipt from the City to Coreydale for the real worth of the project be provided 3. That Coreydale have an exclusive access to a particular portion of the site so that they can be responsible to control delinquent dumping In the event (hat Brampton is selected as a venue for baseball and softball or not, Coreydale as a long standing responsible Brampton Business is willing to enter into such a contract today. Good luck on attaining the PAN-PARAPAN 2015Games in Brampton. The legacy will be tremendous both as a physical infrastructure way, but also in the spirit and pride that the City of Brampton will experience. "Striving for excellence in any field of endeavor" is something we teach our children and employees every day. // Sincerely, /// V Danny Sanita President 16 MELANIE DRIVE, SUITE 200. BRAMPTON. ONTARIO L6T -IK9 TELEPHONE: (005) 791-0261 • FAX: (905) 792-3330 EXCAVATING * GRADING * EARTH MOVING -:;/ ,^ yin X2'^° RECEIVED m •• i 2012 ocH— Canadian Progress Club Brampton Dear Mayor Fennell and Council: The Canadian Progress Club of Brampton upon hearing that our community allowed money from the Pan AM games to leave our community. We were greatly disappointed that council would not fight to get something for the Brampton community. In our mind the council show a very limited thinking process. No attempt to consult the citizens of their city to see what else could be done. After seeing the proposed baseball and cricket stadium plans, our conclusion was a simple and unanimous decision to support the initiative . We urge that council remove their blinders to what we think is a sound and forward thinking offerto get back in the PanAm picture. For the community and city the long term benefits would be wonderful. So please put your ego's aside and do what you know in your hearts is the right path. Climb back on the Pan Am money train and get the dollars back in our community. Remember if first you don't succeed try,agai Thank You Larry Fenske /^Sy^^ President Canadian Progress Club Brampton Barnicke To Whom it May Concern Re: Real Estate Services in Support of Brampton's Bid for Pan Am Games Venues We understand that Brampton may be considering to Bid for one or more of the venues for the Pan American Games being hosted in Toronto. In support of such a Bid, the undersigned offers to provide a team of professionals who with faithfully execute the real estate services that may be required to facilitate the Bid. To demonstrate our commitment to Brampton's Bid, our fee for these services will be provided at 50% of the typical market rate for such services in the Toronto area. We are pleased to provide real estate services in support of participation of Brampton's Bid and look forward to assisting in any other way necessary to make the Bid and the subsequent event a success. ,• \s Yours sincerely. 0T2 Barnicke 900 - 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5B 3C2 Tel: (905)848 1215 Fax: (905) 848 1273 www.dtzbarnicke.com DTZ Barnicke Limned Real Eslalo Brokerage I2-9Z From: Mr. Dan Nail, President Brampton Men's Recreational Baseball League Brampton, ON May 3, 2012 To: Mayor Susan Fennell, CityCouncillors, Regional Councillors, Michael Gyovai Re: Improving the quality of play and baseball diamonds in the City of Brampton Dear Representatives of the citizens of Brampton, The Brampton Men's Recreational Baseball League is in full support of any initiative that will promote the growth of the great game of Baseball here in the Cityof Brampton for our resident's youth and adult. Ifsupporting the Pan Am games will get the city funding for more diamonds and a stadium diamond it is our strong belief that we should not pass up on this opportunity. It may not be known at the highest level of city administrators who we are but the Brampton Men Recreational Baseball League has been operating an adult baseball league here in Brampton for the past 34 years. We have continually had growth in our league over this time period. We started the league with 4 teams and currently have 24 teams. We have a current membership of 360 players. As adult baseball continues to grow we foresee expanding by four (4) teams in 2013 and possibly four (4) more teams for the 2014 season. At this time we have a waiting list of over 50 individuals and a waiting list of 8 full teams requesting entry into our league. If we were able to add all these people who want to play baseball here in Brampton this represents a 58% increase to the size of our league taking us to 38 teams making us by far the largest adult recreational baseball league in Canada. Bythe end of November of 2012 we will be submitting a bid to host the Vintage Baseball Federation National Championships to be held here in Brampton in 2014. This five (5) day tournament will attract 35 to 40 teams plus spectators from all across Canada. We will need at least 6 premier hardball diamonds and one indoor/outdoor training facility to run this tournament. It would be a great advantage to our bid to offer a stadium diamond for use in this tournament. The opportunity to bid on this National tournament occurs every three years. For the past 5 years we have been unable to expand or schedule all of our games here in Brampton due to the lack of diamonds suitable for adult level baseball. With great despair and extra cost we were forced to find diamond time in some of our surrounding communities or we would have had to remove teams from our league. In 2012 we will be playing 31 league games in another city. Our league teams have never been able to have practices or run tournaments due to the lack of diamonds. It is X2-*te unfortunate that there are many Brampton residents who have to play baseball in other communities because we have a lack of diamonds here in Brampton Despite the fact that there will be 2 new diamonds, hopefully, readyfor the 2013 season these 2 new diamonds will still not be enough to accommodate the demand we have. We are also aware as you are that the Brampton Minor Baseball League is also growing and hasto turn away players over the last coupleyears and that with our growth and their growth we both continually have to turn away Brampton citizens who want to play baseball not to mention the scheduling nightmares we both have to allowforour current members. Based on the forecast of growth the city has established for the next ten years this growth in baseball will also continue and combined with the great popularity of the game of baseball throughout the entire country through all demographics it seems that it is a foregone conclusion that we must address the need for more suitable adult baseball diamonds here in Brampton. We as a baseball community need to be open to public and private opportunities that will present us with opportunity's to build new diamonds. As part of the baseball community we will support ALL present and future initiatives that allow our league to remain in Brampton, providing Brampton citizens the chance to play Brampton Baseball. Sincerely Dan Nail President B.M.R.B.L X2-W A 164 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1J4 Tel: 416.255.7100 • Fax: 416.255.7149 Toll Free: 1.888.844.2665 Cool^— BEER •— BREWINC CO. INCORPORATED To whom it may concern, May 15, 2012 It would be an honour and great accomplishment for this micro brewery that keeps on growing, to have our beer sold in Brampton (our birth place) at the Pan Am Games 2015. The terms of any business transaction -Cash Payments for all beer (or any standard prepayment) -Customer to pay for and arrange all shipping to the doc and transportation to its' final destination. We can supply any quantity on 2 days notice (in bottles 24 to a case, 20 liter kegs and 58.6 liter kegs.) You can see the savings on our enclosed brochures. Looking forward to hearing from you, Peter Robertson or Bruce Haines. Sincerel Crecouzos President X2- MULDOON'S OWN II \N I n 111" f HAND ROASTED COFFEES. INNOVATIVE BREWING SYSTEMS. GENUINE SERVICE To Whom It May Concern: We thank you very much for this opportunity to present how Muldoons Own Hand Roasted coffee would like to be a part of the 2015 Pan American games. The Muldoons established our Canadian operations in Brampton in 1991 and so we have a fond spot for this fine city. Jim Muldoon Senior has long been a supporter of Peter Robertson the "Brampton Mayor Emeritus" and so it seems fitting that we offer our products and services to this great event. The Muldoons family business has grown to a team of 50 over the years including 3 generations of Muldoons who serve our client base with pride. Muldoons Own Coffee would be more than honored to be considered as the exclusive coffee provider for the 2015 Pan American games. We feel that given Muldoons Own reputation for fresh roasted specialtycoffee and our expertise inserving large locations the task of pleasing the fans would be well in hand. Understanding the values of the games it should be noted that Muldoons coffee is 100% Bullfrog powered at our Mississauga Roastery and we would recommend serving only our "FairTrade" coffees and teas at the events. Inclosing we wish all involved in this awesome event the very best and we are sure our city will be well represented by all involved. Yours Sincerely Shaun Muldoon C.E.O. Muldoons Own Hand Roasted Coffee 5680 Timberlea Boulevard, Mississauga. -*-£• *|i 5f)H0 Timfrerlea Boulevard, Mississauga. Ontario L4W 4M6 (9 (22S.)) www.muldoonscoffec. Time to explore the possibilities Does the Toronto 2015 Pan ParaPan American Games Create An Opportunity? Milton received $22.4 million from Sports Canada and another $9m+ from private sector. H What about Brampton? Is it time to give our City a much needed boost. The Citizens of Brampton have the land. Now we just need the partners. There is urgency to act. 1. Pan Am Expression ofInterest letter initially due by March 29,2012. 2. Brampton private group was given short period to bring City onside. 3. May 11, Pan Am Organizers announced sites except for baseball/softball. 4. Pan Am Organizers & private entities are waiting for results of City of Brampton Council's decision. 5. A resolution requirement from Council indicating willingness to submit an Expression ofInterest, conditional on establishing a public/private partnership for project. H 6. Pan Am Organizers will decide the host municipality and site locations. V 7. Pan Am Organizers, municipality and other stakeholders must agree on ^j the design and available games funding. Private entity has to finalize their funding requirements to the satisfaction of the City Council. 8. Brampton Battalion may leave if we don't do something special at the Brampton Sports Park. (End of 2013 Season) All of this takes time. Pan Am deal has to be signed by July 30,2012!