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3. 2009 WORLD JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP - OTTAWA PARTNERSHIP BID
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Formally support the bid by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and its bid partners to host the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship, scheduled for December 23, 2008 – January 5, 2009;
2. Approve, subject to Ottawa winning the bid competition, funding support of up to $215,000 for costs related to the provision of police, paramedic, and OC Transpo services; and
3. Direct
the City Manager to finalize negotiations and conclude and execute all
necessary agreements for the provision of the City’s funding support.
RECOMMENDATIONS DU COMITÉ
Que le Conseil :
1. appuie officiellement la candidature
proposée par l’Ottawa District Hockey Association et ses partenaires pour la
tenue du Championnat mondial de hockey junior de 2009, qui se déroulerait du 23
décembre 2008 au 5 janvier 2009;
2. approuve,
sous réserve du choix d’Ottawa comme ville hôte, un soutien financier d’un
montant maximal de 215,000$ pour couvrir les coûts de la prestation des
services policiers, paramédicaux et d’OC Transpo;
3. donne
instruction au directeur municipal de finaliser les négociations et de conclure
et de signer les ententes nécessaires pour assurer le soutien financier de la
Ville.
1.
Planning
and Growth Management, Deputy City Manager’s report dated
06 March 2006
(ACS2006-PGM-ECO-0006).
2.
Extract
of Draft Minute, 07 March 2006.
Report
to/Rapport au :
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee
Comité des services organisationnels
et du développement économique
Submitted by/Soumis par : Ned Lathrop, Deputy City Manager/Directeur
municipal adjoint,
Planning and Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance
Contact
Person/Personne ressource : Michael
Murr, Manager, Economic Development / Gestionnaire, Développement économique
Economic Development and Strategic
Projects/Développment économique et
Projets Stratégiques
(613) 580-2424 x25195, Michael.Murr@ottawa.ca
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SUBJECT: |
2009 WORLD
JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP - OTTAWA PARTNERSHIP BID |
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OBJET : |
championnat
mondial de hockey junior 2009 - soumission en partenariat d'ottawa |
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Corporate Services and
Economic Development Committee recommend that Council:
1. Formally support the bid by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and its bid partners to host the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship, scheduled for December 23, 2008 – January 5, 2009;
2. Approve, subject to Ottawa winning the bid competition, funding support of up to $215,000 for costs related to the provision of police, paramedic, and OC Transpo services; and
3. Direct the City Manager to finalize negotiations and conclude and execute all necessary agreements for the provision of the City’s funding support.
RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des services organisationnels et
du développement économique recommande au Conseil :
1. D’appuyer
officiellement la candidature proposée par l’Ottawa District Hockey Association
et ses partenaires pour la tenue du Championnat mondial de hockey junior de
2009, qui se déroulerait du 23 décembre 2008 au 5 janvier 2009;
2. D’approuver,
sous réserve du choix d’Ottawa comme ville hôte, un soutien financier d’un
montant maximal de 215,000$ pour couvrir les coûts de la prestation des
services policiers, paramédicaux et d’OC Transpo;
3. De
donner instruction au directeur municipal de finaliser les négociations et de
conclure et de signer les ententes nécessaires pour assurer le soutien
financier de la Ville.
BACKGROUND
The annual International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship captures the attention of the World by featuring the best under-20 hockey players on teams from 10 participating countries. First established 30 years ago, the Championship has grown to the point where it now generates significant economic and tourism activity for the host community and extensive international exposure.
Hockey Canada, which was awarded the opportunity to host the 2009 Championship, has established the following timeline to select the Canadian host city:
February 1, 2006 Deadline for Letter of Intent to submit bid
March 31, 2006 Deadline for submission of bid to Hockey Canada
April 2006 Bid presentations to 2009 Site Selection Committee
May 2006 Selection of Host city by Hockey Canada Board of Directors, subject to IIHF approval
On February 1, 2006, Hockey Canada announced that groups from seven cities had submitted a letter of intent to host the 2009 Championship - Calgary/Edmonton; London; Montréal; Ottawa; Quebec City; Saskatoon and Toronto.
The championships have been held in Canada seven times. Past Canadian host cities were Vancouver/Kamloops/Kelowna (2006), Halifax/Sydney (2003), Winnipeg (1999), Red Deer (1995), Saskatoon (1991), Hamilton (1996) and Montréal (1978).
The Ottawa District Hockey Association and its bid partners previously bid to host the 2006 WJHC, but were unsuccessful. The City of Ottawa was prepared to provide up to $210,000 in support (ACS2003-DEV-BUS-0015) to help stage the event.
The Ottawa District Hockey Association and its bid partners have indicated their intention to bid for the 2009 Championship and have approached the City for financial support.
DISCUSSION
Hosting the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship will provide a range of economic and community benefits for the host city. This includes:
· Significant economic impact on the local economy in excess of $40 million. Local hotels, restaurants, transportation companies and retailers will directly benefit form the event during a usually slow time of the year.
· Creation of a local legacy fund supporting the development of amateur hockey.
· Substantial national and international media exposure, with projected total television viewership expected to exceed 16 million.
· Enhanced reputation and ability to attract and host future world-class sporting and cultural events.
The 2006 Championship in Vancouver (December 26, 2005 – January 5, 2006) had a total estimated economic activity in excess of $41 million for Vancouver and BC, with total attendance of 400,000, many of them visitors to the city. The Vancouver event also generated a surplus in excess of $9 million, 100% of which was reinvested in the development of amateur hockey across Canada. A substantial portion of this surplus ($500,000+) was paid to the local amateur hockey association (the equivalent of the Ottawa District Hockey Association) to create a local legacy fund.
Hosting the 2009 Championship in Ottawa will also provide a significant local legacy fund. This fund will be administered by the Host Organizing Committee, which will be comprised of representatives of the ODHA, Capital Sports, Ottawa 67s and key volunteers from the local community. The legacy fund is expected to exceed $500,000, and will be used for the development of amateur hockey in and around Ottawa. Potential intiatives may include some or all of the following:
· renovations to arena(s) to provide for more efficient use of ice by minor hockey users;
· renovations to arena(s) to assist in the development, training and/or efficiency of coaches;
· establishment of self funding programs to provide for enhanced skill development or enhanced training of minor hockey players;
· establishment of an endowment fund or bursary for college/university scholarships for minor hockey players; and/or
· establishment of an endowment fund or program to assist with providing skates and other equipment to under privileged and disadvantaged youths.
Hosting the Championship will also reinforce Ottawa's image as 'Hockey Country'. Canada's Capital Region is home to the Ottawa Senators, Ottawa 67's and Gatineau Olympiques and all three teams play regularly to sellout crowds.
Given its prestige as an international sporting event, the Championship will also provide Ottawa with significant international media exposure, and an opportunity to showcase Ottawa to the world. TSN viewing audiences have topped 3.5 million for a single game in the tournament. In 2009, TSN will broadcast a minimum of 10 games with a total expected audience in excess of 16 million.
Over the past several years, the City has contributed to the success of a variety of major national and international events held, or to be held, in Ottawa. This includes the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada Soccer Championship (Summer 2007), Ontario Summer Games (Summer 2006), the 2004 Grey Cup, the 2003 Juno Awards, and the Jeux de la Francophonie. Collectively, these events have generated significant exposure and economic benefits for the City of Ottawa and have helped to reinforce our City’s vibrant and dynamic image. Support for this bid is also directly aligned with the mandate of TEAM Ottawa-Gatineau, which seeks to proactively target and support the attraction, hosting and development of major cultural, sport, and business events in the City.
The City of Ottawa’s partnership contribution is consistent with the support provided to other major events as referenced above. The City will provide funding support to a maximum of $215,000, based on the cost estimate to provide police, paramedic and OC Transpo services to the Civic Centre and ScotiaBank Place facilities during the championship. The City will provide Lansdowne Park and its associated facilities on a rental basis consistent with current business practices. It should be emphasized that this support will only be required if Ottawa is selected as the successful host City. This decision is expected in May 2006.
Normally during this time period, the major activity at Lansdowne Park is the operations of the major tenant – the Ottawa 67’s Hockey Club. The Ottawa 67’s will reschedule all home games that conflict with the Championship, thereby resulting in no loss of revenue for the city.
CONSULTATION
Consultations and negotiations have been undertaken with members of the bid partners in the preparation of this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Funds for the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship are available in the 2006 Capital Budget, Order No. 903365, Economic Development Implementation (reference page 327).
DISPOSITION
The City Manager to take action as appropriate.
2009 WORLD
JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP - OTTAWA PARTNERSHIP BID
budget 2006 – information sur les réductions
budgétaires et les améliorations à la prestation de service/objectifs
d’économies de temps supplémentaire
ACS2006-PGM-ECO-0006
Moved by Councillor M. McRae
That
the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the addition
of this item for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to
Section 81(3) of the Procedure By-Law (being By-Law No. 2003-589).
CARRIED
The following written submissions were received regarding this item and are held on file with the City Clerk:
Alayne McGregor (in opposition)
Jules Lavictoire, President, Ottawa District Hockey Association (in support).
The staff recommendation as presented, was approved by the Committee.
That the Corporate Services and Economic
Development Committee recommend that Council:
1. Formally support the bid by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and its bid partners to host the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship, scheduled for December 23, 2008 – January 5, 2009;
2. Approve, subject to Ottawa winning the bid competition, funding support of up to $215,000 for costs related to the provision of police, paramedic, and OC Transpo services; and
3. Direct
the City Manager to finalize negotiations and conclude and execute all
necessary agreements for the provision of the City’s funding support
CARRIED