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eitq 00 REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1 I KERI Report Number: OES 58-09
Date: December 14, 2009
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From: Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject: 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.
- Agreement to be a Host Municipality
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 58-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Agreement to be a Host
Municipality be received;
2. That the City of Pickering participation in the 2015 Pan/Parapan American
Games as a Host Municipality be endorsed; and
3. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to enter into a multi-party agreement
that identifies the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games venues to the host
municipalities and that is in the form and substance acceptable to the Director,
Operations Emergency Services and the Chief Administrative Officer.
Executive Summary:
The Pan American Games (Pan Am Games) is a major international multi-sport event
held every four years for athletes of the 42 Pan American Sporting Organization
member nations. The Pan Am Games features all Summer Olympic sports and some
non-Olympic events, and serves as an Olympic qualifier for several sports.
On November 6, 2009 the Pan American Sports Organization announced the City of
Toronto as the successful bidder for.the 2015 Pan Am Games/Parapan Am Games.
The City 'of Pickering has been requested by the Games Corporation to sign on a multi
party agreement (MPA) to be a host municipality for the 2015 Pan Am Games. The
MPA is the first official document that identifies the venues to the host municipalities.
The Modern Pentathlon will be taking place in Pickering at the Pickering Horse Centre.
At this time, staff are seeking Council's authorization to be a host municipality for the
Games.
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Financial Implications:
There are no financial cash contributions required from the City of Pickering to be a
Host Municipality for the 2015 Pan Am Games. Existing City staff resources and
equipment required to support the Games would be the City's in kind contribution.
Sustainability Implications:
The 2015 Pan Am Games will support and encourage health, wellness and active living
by all residents. The economic, tourism and sport benefits for our region and
community will be significant. There will also be a need to recruit, train and manage a
large number of volunteers to ensure the success of the Games, a future resource when
hosting other events in Pickering.
Background:
The Pan American Games (Pan Am Games) is a major international multi-sport event
held every four years for athletes of the 42 Pan American Sporting Organization
member nations. The Pan Am Games features all Summer Olympic sports and some
non-Olympic events, and serves as an Olympic qualifier for several sports.
On November 6, 2009 the Pan American Sports Organization announced the City of
Toronto as the successful bidder for the 2015 Pan Am Games/Para Pan Am Games.
The 2015 Pan Am Games will run for 17 days, July 10 to July 26 followed by the
Parapan Games running for eight days August 7 to 14. The Games will bring 10,000
athletes and officials to the region, attract 250,000 tourists, generate 15,000 jobs,
showcase our region to the world and create a legacy of sport infrastructure.
The Modern Pentathlon will be taking place in Pickering at the Pickering Horse Centre
3800 Paddock Rd (north of Highway 7). The Modern Pentathlon encompasses the five
sports of shooting, fencing, swimming, riding (equestrian) and running. The equestrian,
running and shooting components will take place at the Pickering Horse Centre. The
fencing and swimming components of the Modern Pentathlon will be held a short
distance away at the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario and the Pan American Aquatics
Centre (located at University of Toronto Scarborough Campus)'.
The City of Pickering has been requested by the Games Corporation to sign on a multi
party agreement (MPA) to be a host municipality for the 2015 Pan Am Games. The
MPA is the first official document that identifies the venues to the host municipalities. It
is important to the Games Corporation to have all parties sign on by December 31,
2009. As a host municipality there are some obligations on providing normal levels of
municipal service and allocating normal level of staff and equipment resources required
to support the Games. The City Solicitor and Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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have reviewed the MPA and have confirmed the City of Pickering has no financial
contribution to the Games as a host municipality.
The Games Corporation want to include all municipal partners under the MPA to extend
some of the rights, protections and obligations.
At this time, staff are seeking Council's authorization to be a host municipality for the
Games. The Pan Am Games will provide the City of Pickering with an exciting
opportunity to be part of hosting a major international competition. The City of Pickering
has communicated its willingness to partner and support the Toronto 2015 Pan
American Games and be considered for any opportunities that may arise.
Attachments:
1. Email dated November 12, 2009 from Jean-Serge Bidal, Senior Policy Advisor,
Toronto 2015, Pan/Parapan American Games Bid Corporation.
Prepared By: Approved/E orsed
Stephen olds Everett Buntsm
Division Head, Culture & Recreation Director, Operations & Emergency Services
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Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
(Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
City Solicitor
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Thomas Qu' n, RDM M III
Chief Admini native Officer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
ATTACHMENT #.-...,I._~ i 0 REPORT # Q~ SS-09
Reynolds, Steve OF
From: 78 Bidal, Jean-Serge (Toronto 2015) [jean-serge.bidal@Toronto20l5.org]
Sent: November 12, 2009 2:49 PM
To: Reynolds, Steve
Subject: MPA & Joinder Agreement
Attachments: MPA Final November 5.pdf; ANNEX B Joinder Agreement - Pickering.doc
Importance: High
Steve,
Here is the Final MPA which was signed by the Parties on November 5th, 2009. 1 am also attaching the Joinder
Agreement specific to Pickering for signature.
Once it becomes clear to you, please advise of the process / timeline for signature. As previously discussed,
municipalities are being asked to,submit the signed Joinder Agreement by December 31st, 2009.
Let me know if I can provide any add itional-clarification.
Regards,
JS
TORONTO
2015
Jean-Serge (JS) Bidal
Senior Policy Advisor
Toronto 2015
Pan / Parapan American Games Bid Corporation
Conseiller principal en politiques
Societe de candidature des Jeux pan / parapan-americains
Toronto 2015
53 Jarvis Street, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2G1
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