John Kennedy

The Strategic Plan for the City of Peterborough outlines the long-term direction and priorities from 2023 to 2050. It is structured around four strategic pillars: Growth & Economic Development, Infrastructure, Community & Wellbeing, and Governance & Fiscal Sustainability. The plan aims to build a 'Future-Ready City' that is forward-looking, contemporary, thriving in creativity and a modern economy, and to foster a community that is bold, innovative, progressive, caring, vibrant, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable.

The Climate Change Action Plan 2.0 for the City of Peterborough outlines a comprehensive strategy to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to achieve net zero by 2050. This plan replaces the prior 2016 action plan and aligns with the 2019 Climate Emergency Declaration. It focuses on seven key strategic pillars, referred to as 'Big Moves': land use, green buildings, energy supply, sustainable transportation, industry, waste, and urban forestry. The plan details pathways to optimal emission reduction, with the City responsible for developing enabling infrastructure, policies, and fostering partnerships to achieve its net zero target.

This report presents an analysis of funding gaps and strategic options for the City of Peterborough's Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre. It outlines updated capital costs and examines various funding sources, including municipal revenues, grants, private investment, and leveraging real estate development. The report details approaches to secure the necessary capital and manage financial obligations for the project, aiming to catalyze urban redevelopment.

This report provides an update on the funding gaps and strategy for the City of Peterborough's Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre. It details updated capital costs and proposes a comprehensive funding approach that combines long-term debt financing with diverse revenue streams. Key strategies include leveraging municipal funds, potential grants, fundraising, naming rights, and economic benefits derived from real estate development in the surrounding area, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the successful implementation and financial sustainability of the MUSEC.

The agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting includes several key items presented in subsequent reports. Discussions are scheduled regarding an Access Fund Request for the purchase of six new emergency evacuation chairs for multi-floor recreation facilities, with a requested approval amount of $18,330. Another Access Fund Request concerns funding for a Disability Inclusion Workshop for City staff during AccessAbility Week, requested at $1,356.00. The committee will also receive a presentation providing an update on the Riverview Park and Zoo Accessible Playground project, focusing on accessibility upgrades to pathways and design. Finally, the committee is tasked with reviewing and selecting Site Plan Control applications for further accessibility review.