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Midland meets with Stakeholders to review NSSRC Funding Options
For Immediate Release
(April 18, 2024, Midland ON) The Town of Midland hosted a workshop with members of local stakeholder groups on April 15th to discuss funding options for the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre. The workshop, led by an unbiased consultant, resulted in an open and engaging session for all. Participants collaborated to brainstorm ideas and explored options to reduce the financial burden on Midland taxpayers to assist with the deficit to operate the NSSRC.
“I’m pleased to say that the Town and our community partners came together for an excellent discussion and I’m confident we’ll find a way forward with an affordable outcome for operating the NSSRC in a sustainable way that benefits our entire North Simcoe community,” said Mayor Bill Gordon.
The working group included representatives from various NSSRC user organizations and two neighbouring municipalities, with regrets from Tay and Tiny Townships:
- Askennonia Seniors Centre
- Boys and Girls Club
- Midland and Penetanguishene Ball Hockey Association
- Midland Lacrosse
- Midland Minor Hockey Association (MMHA)
- North Simcoe Girls Hockey Association (NSGHA)
- Penetanguishene and Midland Basketball League (PMBL)
- Town of Penetanguishene
- Township of Springwater
The working group discussed potential strategies to meeting Council’s directive to raise $55,000 in other revenues beyond the general tax levy and the current user fee structure. The group agreed upon several guiding principles for the revenue model including:
- Remaining accessible and affordable to North Simcoe.
- Keeping kids involved in sport.
- Enhancing quality of life and community for North Simcoe.
- Maintaining the importance that the NSSRC is for regional programs.
- Maintaining sports groups utilizing the NSSRC.
Following the success of this workshop staff will return to Council on May 22, 2024, with a report outlining the options and alternatives for Council to consider.
To learn more about the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre visit midland.ca/nssrc.
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