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Home My WebLink AboutOES 58-09 eitq 00 REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1 I KERI Report Number: OES 58-09 Date: December 14, 2009 75 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. Report OES 58-09 December 14, 2009 Subject: 2015 Para Pan American Games Page 2 76 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 Report OES 58-09 December 14, 2009 Subject: 2015 Para Pan American Games Page 3 77 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 SR:Ig 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 1 ATTACHMENT # L TO REPORT # OeS 5<S-()9 Telephone / T6I6phone: 416-314-7675 ~q Z 79 Fax / T6I6copieur: 416-314-1264 Email / Courriel :lean-serge.bidalCc~toronto2015.org www.toronto20l 5.org I 2