2.5	Determine progress on restoration	IA inquired with the management regarding the progress for restoration. Management indicated that The City had hired an independent 3rd party to evaluate the progress of restoration. A report was provided by the consultant which noted satisfactory comments on the progress of restoration to date.IA inspected the third party consultant evaluation report dated May 2, 2016 by a Chief Engineer, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. The report mentioned that as per their inspection/observation of the Lancaster plane, the details noted in progress report by CHAA are accurate in detailing the work that has been completed to date. The report stated that repairs that have been made would be more than adequate for an aircraft that will be potentially run and taxied in the future.
2.6	Determine remaining restoration timeline/plan	IA inquired with the management team regarding the remaining restoration timeline/plan. Management indicated that based on the consultant's evaluation report, there is significant work that still needs to be completed.Management indicated that since the final extension term ended on Dec 31, 2019, discussions have already begun with the CHAA Executive and Administration to determine the parameters and funding, including measurable outcomes and expectations of level of completion, and further extension for the continuation of the restoration project.Management indicated that a report will be prepared for Council for their direction on the current stewardship agreement and its extension.
2.7	Assess the experience of the restoration team - do they have the experience to do the work.	IA inquired management regarding the experience and capacity of the restoration team deployed at CHAA for Lancaster restoration. Management indicated that the restoration team involves volunteers including veterans, school groups, students, and residents who possess relevant backgrounds to the work and are also provided training by CHAA. Management mentioned that Council is aware of this and such information has been presented to the Council via Council report.IA inspected the Council report from 2016 and noted the above details mentioned in the report regarding the usage of volunteers including veterans, school groups, and residents for Lancaster restoration.The competencies of individual restoration personnel are beyond IAs capabilities to assess except that Council and CHAA are aware of the volunteer approach and an independent party has verified the general sufficiency of the restoration to date given the intended use.
2.8	Determine City costs for this work.	IA inquired with the management team regarding the restoration cost that the City has incurred. Management indicated that the cost of restoration is beared by CHAA via fundraising. This is explicitly mentioned in the agreement between CoW and CHAA. Therefore, the City does not bear any cost other than the lease rental and other utilities expense up to CAD 50,000 annually. The annual amount of $50,000 was approved by Councl in 2016. Prior to this approved amount from previous years was less than $50,000 per annum. IA inspected the Stewardship Agreement and noted that it corroborates this approach.The agreement indicates that the City agrees that the public viewing of Lancaster plane maybe used as a fund-raising approach.The City has not contributed costs directly to the restoration of the Lancaster. Funding has been provided to the restoration entity for lease and other utility type expenses.
2.9	Determine City investment in restoration (include rental fee waiver) plus forecasted cost to complete	The City has not contributed costs directly to the restoration of the Lancaster. Funding has been provided to the restoration entity for lease and other utility type expenses.