RMBC contribution to the project as the City's contribution to the project, contingent upon a successful application for grant funding from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to the RMBC for this project.

Executive Summary:

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Background:

At the June 19, 2017 Council meeting the following resolution was passed:

Decision Number: CR366/2017

That City Council ENDORSE Riverside Minor Baseball Association's proposal to enter into an agreement with the City of Windsor, for the former Riverside Arena land only, and subject to the following:

• 1. Term of the agreement to be for an initial period of ten years with two additional options for renewal of 25 years, upon mutual agreement;
• 2. All improvements to BE UNDERTAKEN on the noted property (miracle diamond, parking lot, cenotaph) and their ongoing maintenance, to be at the sole expense of the Riverside Minor Baseball Association;
• 3. The improvements and the ongoing maintenance BE SUBJECT to approval by the Corporate Leader of Parks, Recreation, Facilities and Culture;
• 4. Insurance to satisfaction of City of Windsor Legal Department;
• 5. DISCUSSIONS TO CONTINUE with the City of Windsor on mutually beneficial projects that could be cost shared by the City of Windsor and the Riverside Minor Baseball Association, to enhance St. Rose Park;
• 6. That the agreement, when finalized, BE REPORTED BACK directly to City Council for final approval; and
• 7. That Administration (City of Windsor) BE AUTHORIZED to demolish the former Concord School and the City of Windsor to develop the site as low density housing.

In early December 2019, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities ("Jumpstart") announced the availability of 2020 Jumpstart Accessibility Grants for projects valued up to $500,000. These grants are meant to provide enhancements to existing or new sport and recreation facilities that encourage inclusion and accessibility for children of all abilities.