Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Tall Ships Committee provide financial reports to the EDRTC in March 2019 and June 2019.
Moved by T. Barnes
Carried
THAT the following allocation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) be endorsed; Allocation – subject to annual approval by Council: Funds received from the MAT, as at December 31st each year, will be allocated as follows: 50% to the City of Brockville for tourism-related assets and activities. 50% to the local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for increased marketing support of local festivals and new product development. THAT $50,000 of the 2018 MAT receipts, before the formula is applied, is allocated to the Aquatarium as authorized by Council resolution at the Council meeting of Tuesday, July 24th, 2018. Of the balance of the 2018 MAT receipts, the City of Brockville’s 50% shall be allocated to the Aquatarium; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with a costed business plan of how the MAT funds will be spent; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with the outcomes from the money spent; THAT the DMO will provide annual audited financial statements to the City of Brockville related to MAT revenues and expenses; THAT no fee be charged by the City for administration of the MAT.
Moved by Councillor Wren
Carried
THAT paragraphs I and II in Clause 1. be reversed.
Moved by T. Barnes
Carried
THAT the following allocation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) be endorsed; Allocation – subject to annual approval by Council: Funds received from the MAT, as at December 31st each year, will be allocated as follows: 50% to the local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for increased marketing, support of local festivals and new product development. 50% to the City of Brockville for tourism-related assets and activities. THAT $50,000 of the 2018 MAT receipts, before the formula is applied, is allocated to the Aquatarium as authorized by Council resolution at the Council meeting of Tuesday, July 24th, 2018. Of the balance of the 2018 MAT receipts, the City of Brockville’s 50% shall be allocated to the Aquatarium; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with a costed business plan of how the MAT funds will be spent; THAT the DMO report to EDRTC annually with the outcomes from the money spent; THAT the DMO will provide annual audited financial statements to the City of Brockville related to MAT revenues and expenses; THAT no fee be charged by the City for administration of the MAT.
Moved by Councillor Wren
Carried
THAT the Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee adjourn its meeting until the next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2019.