Briefing with Mayor Brian Bowman November 3 2015 Agenda Introductions Understanding the problem Who is the South Winnipeg Action Team Developing a showcase recreation campus as part of an integrated plan for South Winnipeg ID: 640137
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Realizing the development of a showcase recreation campus in South Winnipeg
Briefing with Mayor Brian BowmanNovember 3, 2015Slide2
Agenda
IntroductionsUnderstanding the problemWho is the South Winnipeg Action Team?Developing a showcase recreation campus as part of an integrated plan for South Winnipeg
What we need from you?
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Introductions
Chuck Davidson, President, South Winnipeg Community CentreCraig Sheldon, Vice-President, South Winnipeg Community CentreTrevor Buchberger, Vice-President, South Winnipeg Community CentreIan Shaw, President, Braid Solutions Inc.
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Understanding the problem
South Winnipeg does not have adequate recreational infrastructure Service levels were below the City’s established Recreation Leisure & Library Facilities (RLLF) policy before construction of Waverley West
neighbourhoods
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95 sf/pp compared to policy of 1.88 sf/pp
as Waverley West is fully built out
Existing facilities are aging and are not adequate to meet the needs of the City’s most rapidly growing community
The recreation infrastructure
deficit is equivalent to 3.5 traditional community centers in addition to required library, emergency
s
ervices and transit investmentsThis is impacting the delivery of services to many groups in the area:ChildrenSeniorsNew Canadians Efforts to advance this discussion with the City have not been effectiveNo accountabilityDelay and deflectionThis an urgent problem that requires actionThe community is taking steps to organize and move this initiative further
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Who is SWAT and what is its membership?
Umbrella organization representing 55,000+ residents and all key recreation stakeholder organizations in South WinnipegFormal governance structure endorsed by the following organizations:
South
Winnipeg Community
Centre (Fort Richmond, Richmond West, Waverley Heights, Waverley West)
St. Norbert Community Centre
Richmond
West
Neighbourhood
Association
Bridgewater Lakes Neighbourhood AssociationBridgewater Forest Neighbourhood AssociationSouth Pointe Neighbourhood AssociationManitoba Islamic AssociationManitoba Chinese Community Centre
Pembina Active Living 55
+
Riel Advisory Group
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Developing a showcase regional campus as the hub of a coordinated approach for the entire community
All stakeholders believe the traditional community centre is no longer a viable strategyThere is broad consensus to pursue the development of a regional recreation campus
Pursue synergies and cost savings with Pembina Trails School Division and through alignment of City investments in libraries, transit and emergency services
Investigate opportunities to leverage a relationship YM/YWCA Manitoba
Reposition or redevelop existing recreation facilities (
eg
. Margaret Grant, existing CCs)
Lower overall construction costs through shared infrastructure and servicing investments
Take steps to establish a bold new vision for the delivery of recreation services that is current, relevant and in line with service expectations
Drive the planning, design, development and operations together with SWAT
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Developing a showcase regional campus as the hub of a coordinated approach for the entire community
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Developing a showcase regional campus as the hub of a coordinated approach for the entire community
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Opportunity to build on site acquired by Pembina Trails is endorsed by SWAT as preferred optionSlide9
Developing a showcase regional campus as the hub of a coordinated approach for the entire community
Pursue excellence like other communities:CalgaryEdmonton
London
Saskatoon
US cities
Other countries
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What we need from you?
Support to make this project a priority for the City of WinnipegConfirm financial support to initiate the planning and feasibility work recommended in the Braid Solutions report
Establish the program as a whole council priority through EPC or a similar body
Encourage City departments to explore creative options for securing a site and completing required
neighbourhood
planning work
Establish/define clear expectations for timeframes and delivery
Support Councilor Lukes to overcome barriers to administrative and political action
Support moving the leadership and direction for the initiative to the community stakeholders through SWAT
Work with us to get this program to a “shovel ready” state
Mayor’s office as visible championPriority for discussion with Provincial and Federal governmentsConfirm City’s responsibility to provide basic infrastructure to the level of established City policies10Slide11
Appendix: A different governance approach
Community led and driven
City provides:
Feasibility funding support
Program manager to coordinate input of departments
Engage consulting resources reporting to an integrated program team
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