Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
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COUNCIL MINUTES<br />
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012<br />
DETAILS:<br />
Subsequent to the February <strong>Council</strong> Meeting, the <strong>Town</strong> has been progressing the design<br />
concept for the project and has continued discussions with the COPSLSC. The Club have<br />
revised their own business plan and it is apparent that they view the gym as a major<br />
component that will not only service its life saving members, but also bring additional<br />
revenue from Associate Membership that can <strong>of</strong>fset the costs <strong>of</strong> better fitness and training<br />
facilities.<br />
The Club has continued to seek a non-compete clause from the <strong>Town</strong> relating to the gym,<br />
and given that the <strong>Town</strong> has no plans to develop, operate or lease a gym in the vicinity, it is<br />
a request that may be conceded by the <strong>Town</strong>. If the <strong>Council</strong> were to agree, it would be<br />
drafted such that if the Club cease to provide a Gym at any point in time (to associate<br />
members and the public), then the non-compete clause would lapse.<br />
The Club has also sought an option to extend the lease at the end <strong>of</strong> the term, given that the<br />
COPSLSC is looking at a significant investment on its part. The <strong>Town</strong> has reiterated it would<br />
not provide an option exercisable by the Club, but would consider a term which signifies a<br />
commitment to negotiate an extension in good faith.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>'s approval is sought to draft amended terms reflecting the above for inclusion in the<br />
Agreement to Redevelop and Lease and the Lease itself.<br />
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:<br />
The recommendations made in this report are considered an integral part <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
facilities leasing policy.<br />
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:<br />
The commitment by the <strong>Town</strong> to the Surf Club component <strong>of</strong> this project is $4.5 million. The<br />
leasing policy would see a $25,000 contribution from the Club and $50,000 from the <strong>Town</strong><br />
annually based on a 1,480m² building.<br />
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:<br />
This is a key strategic initiative for the <strong>Town</strong> as outlined in the Strategic Plan. The <strong>Town</strong> is<br />
aiming to provide community infrastructure and facilities that are well used and maintained.<br />
Its intent is to develop, renew, rationalise and consolidate capital and environmental assets<br />
to ensure their sustainability for future generations.<br />
ATTACHMENTS:<br />
Nil<br />
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