Item No. 8.13

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Committee Matters: SCM 133/2020

Subject: Economic Revitalization Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by 2520034 Ontario Limited for 1785 Walker Road (Ward 4)

Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Sleiman

Decision Number: DHSC 156

  1. THAT the request made by 2520034 Ontario Limited to participate in the Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program BE APPROVED for 100% of the municipal tax increment resulting from the proposed development located at 1785 Walker Road for up to 10 years or until 100% of the eligible costs are repaid pursuant to the City of Windsor Economic Revitalization Community Improvement Plan; and,
  2. THAT Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an agreement between the City and 2520034 Ontario Limited and/or persons or companies that have legally been assigned the right to receive grant payments to implement the Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and provisions contained within the Economic Revitalization Community Improvement Plan to the satisfaction of the City Planner as to content, the City Solicitor as to legal form, and the CFO/City Treasurer as to financial implications; and,
  3. THAT the CAO and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Business Retention and Expansion Grant Agreement; and,
  4. THAT the approval to participate in the Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program EXPIRE if the grant agreement is not signed by applicant within one year following Council approval. The City Planner may extend the deadline for up to one year upon request from the applicant. Carried.

At the request of Chairperson Bortolin, a recorded vote is taken. Aye votes: Councillors Bortolin, Holt, Morrison, and Sleiman. Nay votes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

Report Number: S 55/2020 Clerk’s File: SPL/13775

Clerk’s Note: The recommendation of the Standing Committee and Administration are the same.