Sports and Entertainment Centre Council Meeting April 9 th, 2013
Community Vision Establish City Centre as the focal point in the Region Memorable public realm with safe and comfortable spaces and streets Better social, cultural, art and sporting amenities More entertainment, restaurants and retail opportunities Civic pride and identity in downtown This vision was articulated through the consultation of the Municipal Development Plan and City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan 1
Why a Sports and Entertainment Centre? Create a new indoor and year-round spectator destination for sports, concerts, family shows, cultural festivals and trade shows A catalyst to attract a diversity of retail, restaurants and entertainment uses Reinforce the identity of Fort McMurray as the urban centre Support economic development and prosperity in the Region 2
Proven Success in Downtowns London 9,100 seat facility Opened in 2002 Kingston 5,200 seat facility Opened in 2008 Kent WA 6,500 seat facility Opened in 2009 3
Proven Success in Downtowns City Venue Year Capacity Population Brandon Keystone Centre 1972 5,102 53,229 Chilliwack Prospera Centre 2004 5,000 92,308 Kamloops Interior Savings Centre 1993 5,658 98,754 Kelowna Prospera Place 1999 6,507 179,839 Kootenay Cranbrook Rec Place 2000 4,654 25,037 Lethbridge ENMAX Centre 1974 5,479 105,999 4 Medicine Hat Medicine Hat Arena 1971 4,006 72,807 Prince George CN Centre 1995 5,967 84,232 Red Deer ENMAX Centrium 1991 5,735 90,564 Regina Brandt Centre 1977 6,336 210,556 Victoria Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre 2003 7,400 80,032
City Centre McMurray Sports and Entertainment Centre Events Number of Activity Days Lead Tenant (Hockey) 38 Concerts 15 Family Shows 8-12 Other Sports 8-12 Other Entertainment 8-12 Trade & Consumer Shows/ Other rentals 20 Community Programs 150 Total ±250 5 Source : PrincewaterhouseCoopers The venue could attract in excess of 100 spectator event days and 150 activity days per year
City Centre McMurray Sports and Entertainment Centre Sample spectator events Other Hockey Tournaments Other Sporting Events Concerts Family Shows Other League All Star Games NHL / AHL Exhibition Games Team Canada Exhibition Games CHL Top Prospects Games NHL Rookie Games CWHL Games Memorial Cup NHL Oldtimers Games Four Nations Cup Games Provincial Championships Local / Regional Tournaments International tournaments Senior Men's / Women's Tournaments Brier Skate Canada NBA Exhibition Games Alberta Curling Bonspiels Provincial Figure Skating Championships Harlem Globetrotters Scotties Tournament of Hearts Professional Figure Skating Exhibitions Lacrosse Professional Curling events Kiss Great Big Sea Paul Brandt The Tragically Hip Carrie Underwood Larry the Cable Guy Billy Talent Big and Rich Jerry Seinfeld Marianas Trench Clint Black Bill Cosby Hedley John Fogerty Jeff Foxworthy Garden Brothers Circus Lipizzaner Stallions Sesame Street Live Shriners Circus Dora Disney Monster Trucks Religious / Cultural Gatherings Corporate Fundraisers Motocross Community Events Trade Shows Film Shoots Rodeos / Professional Bull Riding Multi-Cultural Events 6 Source : PrincewaterhouseCoopers
Key Contributors to Success Strategic northern location Growing population Community with young families Diverse cultures Growing economy with high disposable income Strong appetite for art, sports and entertainment Developing economic and retail markets 7
City Centre Location Accessible by everyone in the Region at the central location Ideal for regional civic events Act as an anchor to catalyze retail and cultural amenities Transform our City Centre into a global city Successful sports and entertainment facilities across Canada are in downtown location 8
9 Why this Site?
Why this Site? Connects with other facilities to host major events and programs Strong potential catalyst for office, hotels, retail and entertainment development Adequate land to accommodate program Feasible and cost effective land assembly City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan identified a Sports and Entertainment Centre is best at the Entertainment Corridor Highly accessible by regional population Capable to provide adequate parking nearby 10
Planning Bylaw City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan 2012 Identified the Central Business District in City Centre, specifically the area bounded by Franklin Avenue, Morrison Street, Main Street and MacDonald Avenue is ideal for civic events and entertainment 11
Regional Population Access 12
Regional Population Access 13 By the time the Sports and Entertainment Centre opens in 2016/2017, access will be enhanced with: Bridges with 9 lanes over the Athabasca River Completed interchanges on Hwy 63 Direct access to Highway 63 from Franklin Avenue Designated bus lanes on major roads and Hwy 63 Integrated transit system with Franklin Avenue Transit Way Prairie Loop Boulevard with additional east-west access Enhanced road connections in City Centre Enhanced streetscape and corridors
Parking Strategy When the Sports and Entertainment Centre opens in 2016/2017, parking will be improved with ongoing strategies to: Maintain on-street parking Enforce bylaws to prevent vehicles parking for extended periods of time Replace surface parking with parking structures in new developments to meet demand Develop new multi-level parking structures Share parking between land uses and activities at different times of day A phased parking demand and supply analysis prepared by IBI Groups informs ongoing parking solutions 14
Block Test Fit and Services LEGEND Disclaimer: This is not a concept design. It is a computer generated model that shows the program will fit on the site. Design will take place in the future and will include public consultation. 15
Sports and Entertainment Centre Process 16
17 Expropriation
Land Expropriation Negotiated with owners to purchase properties at market value Acquired several properties but unsuccessful to negotiation with some parties Notices of Intention to Expropriate were served to property owners, tenants and all other parties with registrations on title 6 parties objected to expropriation, including 2 owners and 4 tenants related to 3 of the properties Provincial Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General appointed an inquiry officer for an inquiry hearing held March 4-8, 2013 18
Objective of Inquiry Hearing To examine whether the intended expropriation by the Municipality is fair, sound and reasonably necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Municipality. 19
Findings of Inquiry Officer 1. Required fairness in advising owners and other interested parties of public hearings with respect to the intended use of the lands and providing to them sufficient information about the project and land requirement The Municipality was not in the position to interfere in the landlord and tenant relationship The Municipality has satisfied the requirements of Municipal Government Act and Expropriation Act 20
Findings of Inquiry Officer 2. Details of the proposed project are not sufficiently advanced for the Municipality to make a reasoned decision as to the appropriateness of the project and the identification of the required lands Construction of a Sports and Entertainment Centre is a proper municipal purpose for expropriation Used the CCARP to inform the location of the Centre The Municipality has conducted necessary feasibility analysis to select a location 21
Findings of Inquiry Officer 22 3. Suggested that expropriation is not required at the stage of issuing a Request for Proposal Recommended by PricewaterhouseCoopers to pursue the procurement process with a specific site secured Issuing RFP is a crucial step for the construction of the Centre 4. Adequate provisions are not made to provide access to Nomad Hotel parking and for deliveries to the Keg Restaurant A parking options plan was created to evaluate various parking alternatives for affected parties Shared Access Easements are proposed to provide access
Key Considerations The Report prepared by the inquiry officer concludes his findings based on the hearing. It is not a binding decision and Administration does not agree with the conclusion. Decisions on compensation will be made by Land Compensation Board if the parties cannot agree. Administration will continually comply with legislative requirements to ensure an open and transparent process. 23
Recommendation Complete the land expropriation process securing a site for the Sports and Entertainment Centre. Release the Request for Proposals, upon the completion of land expropriation, to the four shortlisted proponents. 24
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