Minutes
City Council
Monday, September 14, 2020


8.10. University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan – Background Report, Ward 2 and Ward 3

Moved by: Councillor Gignac
Seconded by: Councillor Holt

Decision Number: CR460/2020 DHSC 190
That the University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan – Background Report attached as Appendix A BE RECEIVED for information; and,

That City Council REFER the matter of funding for financial incentives for the University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan to the 2021 Budget process..

Carried.

Report Number: SCM 250/2020 & S 101/2020

Clerk’s File: SPL/10759

8.11. Downtown CIP Grant Application under the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program made by Sarah Cipkar for 524 Bruce Avenue, Ward 3

Moved by: Councillor Gignac
Seconded by: Councillor Holt

Decision Number: CR461/2020 DHSC 191

  1. That the request made by Sarah Cipkar (Owner) for the proposed development at 524 Bruce Avenue to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program BE APPROVED for 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the proposed development of a second residential unit in an accessory structure for five (5) years in accordance with the Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan.

  2. That Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an agreement between the City and Sarah Cipkar (Owner) to implement the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and provisions contained within the Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and 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.

  3. That the CAO and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Grant Agreements.

  4. That should the proposed development not be completed in one (1) year, City Council AUTHORIZE that the funds be uncommitted and made available for other applications. Carried.

Report Number: SCM 251/2020 & S 93/2020

Clerk’s File: SPL/13877