City of Revelstoke

Council Report

Date: March 8, 2013

To: Mayor and Council

From: Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development

Subject: Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Affected Areas and Local

Initiatives Program 2013 Funding Recommendations

1. ISSUE

The Program Evaluation Committee is making recommendations to City

Council regarding the allocation of funds for 2013 from the CBT Affected

Areas and Local Initiatives Program.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT City Council approves the funding allocations from the CBT

Affected Areas and Local Initiatives Program for 2013, as

recommended by the Program Evaluation Committee.

THAT City Council write a letter to the members of the Program

Evaluation Committee thanking them for their work in evaluating the

projects.

3. CAO COMMENTS

Agree with recommendation. TP

4. BACKGROUND

4.1. The City of Revelstoke advertised for applications to the CBT Affected

Areas and Community Initiatives Program.

4.2. The applications were reviewed by the Project Evaluation Committee

which is appointed by City Council and the Regional District Area B

Director.

4.3. The Project Evaluation Committee is making recommendations to City

Council and the Regional District Area B Director with respect to program

funding (see attached project list).

4.4. The Regional District Area B Director has approved the recommendations

as presented.

5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

5.1. The funding for this program is received from CBT. The City of

Revelstoke receives 5% of the total program funds as a fee for

administering the program.

5.2. A summary of the funding received for the last 15 years since the

program’s inception is attached.

6. DISCUSSION

6.1. There were 38 applications submitted to the Program this year.

6.2. It is a very difficult task to review the various proposals, and the Program

Evaluation Committee selected by City Council and the Regional District

Area B Director again did an excellent job of evaluating the proposals on

behalf of local government and the community.

6.3. A summary of the evaluation process is attached.

7. RELEVANT LEGISLATION

7.1 N/A

8. RECOMMENDATION AND OPTIONS

8.1. Recommendations:

THAT City Council approve the funding allocations from the CBT

Affected Areas and Local Initiatives Program for 2013, as

recommended by the Program Evaluation Committee.

THAT City Council write a letter to the members of the Program

Evaluation Committee thanking them for their work in evaluating the

projects.

8.2 Option 1: Council could decide not to approve or to amend the

recommendations.

COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST – REVELSTOKE & CSRD AREA B

AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM

2013 APPLICATION FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

PROJECT/APPLICANT PROJECT DESCRIPTION Funds

Requested Funds

Recommended

1 Youth Services Community Connections

Provide a continuum of services to youth in collaboration with local agencies and organizations 25,000 $12,500

2 Early Learning Program Revelstoke Community Childcare Society

Provide and support early learning programs and special community children’s events. 15,000 $15,000

3 Screen Smart Challenge Week Revelstoke Board of Education #19

A weeklong event focussed on educating parents and children on the affects of screen media on the developing child 4,000 $2,000

4 Summer Day Camp Community Connections

Provide an opportunity for children (age 4 – 13) to have a fun and meaningful summer day camp experience 30,000 $15,000

5 Big Eddy Playground Revitalization Revelstoke Community Childcare Society

Revitalize Big Eddy Park by installing safe, developmentally appropriate playground equipment 24,960 $20,000

6 RSS Junior Band Trip Revelstoke Secondary School

Travel to Victoria to perform and receive instruction from academic staff at the University of Victoria 2,000 $2,000

7 Canine SAR Educational Video Canadian Canine Search & Rescue Soc.

Produce a short amateur to be shown at educational presentations and avalanche awareness programs and courses 3,000 $1,000

8 Public Avalanche Education & Outreach Canadian Avalanche Centre

Deliver avalanche education to grades K-12 in Revelstoke for the winter season and host a local public outreach event in mid winter season 5,000 $5,000

9 Knowledge is Power Series Cdn Mental Health Association

Deliver a series of free public education forums that focus on a variety of mental health and addiction topics. 8,400 $3,000

10 Adult Centre of Learning & Advising Okanagan College

Deliver support, computer access, study & tutor space, free exam invigilation and education advising services 8,500 $2,000

11 Social Justice Advocate Community Connections

Provide services to residents who are marginalized by poverty, illiteracy or disability to ensure equal access to basic needs 15,000 $5,000

12 Senior’s Volunteer Coordinator Revelstoke Senior Citizens Association

Implement and develop volunteer-based programs to meet specific needs of seniors 15,000 $15,000

13 Food Bank Community Connections

Provide year round food assistance and choices of healthy nutritious food items for persons that live in poverty or are working poor. 40,000 $20,000

14 Hospice Volunteers & Resources Revelstoke Hospice Society

Recruiting and training volunteers. 8,000 $8,000

15 Canine SAR Team Equipment Canadian Canine Search & Rescue

Purchase technical helicopter safety rated harnesses for tactical insertion of newly validated teams 3,000 $3,000

16 Race Events & Ski Programs Revelstoke Ski Club

Host regional to national level youth ski race events and continue providing skier development programs for this calibre of competition 15,000 $7,500

17 Bridge Replacement & Trail Construction Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Complete the replacement of the BCIT trail bridge and construct a new connector trail to better align Beaver Lake Trail. 21,000 $15,000

18 Bouldering Gym Revelstoke Climbers Coop

Construct an indoor bouldering wall. 9,162 $2,117

19 Swim Assoc. Timing Equipment Revelstoke Summer Swim Club

Purchase upgraded equipment for timing summer swim meets that will be shared throughout the Selkirk, Thompson and Okanagan Region 6,344 $6,344

20 Covered Riding Arena Selkirk Saddle Club

Construct a 60 x 120 covered riding arena 30,000 $20,000

21 Host Regional Axel Workshop Revelstoke Skating Club

Host an Axel Workshop for skaters and coaches in the region. 2,000 $2,000

22 Acrobat Safety Equipment Revelstoke Acro-Bats Club

Purchase overhead spotting system, safety mats, video camera and DVR, storage cabinets, shelving, double mini bed & safety mat lifters 12,000 $12,000

23 Aquatic Safety & Training Equipment Revelstoke Masters Swim Club

Replace unsafe and aged training equipment, acquire health monitoring equipment and accurate timing equipment. Funds recommended for Pace Clocks only.

4,000 $2,000

24 Wash Water Recycling Plan Revelstoke Golf Club

Install a close looped recycling water and wash bay system 16,000 $10,000

25 RDHS Feline Spay/Neuter Initiative Revelstoke & District Humane Society

Operate a no-cost feline spay/neuter ‘blitz’ to reduce the growing population of homeless and/or abandoned cats. 10,000 $1,000

26 Revelstoke Bear Aware Revelstoke Bear Aware Society

Deliver the Revelstoke Bear Aware Program 18,000 $10,000

27 Environmental Education North Columbia Environmental Society

Deliver community events that foster environmental awareness and engagement through education. 15,180 $14,000

28 Forest Museum Education Program BC Interior Forestry Museum

Continued development of the environmental education program and addition of two new elements at the museum. 15,000 $7,500

29 Performing Arts Programming Revelstoke Arts Council

Increase the programming at the Performing Arts Centre to make it more economically viable. 7,000 $5,000

30 Infrastructure in Mountain Bike Areas Revelstoke Cycling Association

Expansion and improvement of mountain bike infrastructure and trail networks in the Revelstoke Area 28,500 $14,000

31 Stoke FM Equipment Improvement Stoke FM Radio Society

Update antenna and broadcast transmitter so signal can clearly reach all the residents of Revelstoke 3,000 $3,000

32 Rev. Mountain Paradise Show & Shine Vintage Car Club of Canada (Revelstoke)

Host a car show in downtown Revelstoke on June 1, 2013. 2,500 $2,500

33 Community Training Subsidies Okanagan College

Reduce financial barriers for individuals and non-profit organization that require employment related training to increase skills and abilities. 12,000 $6,000

34 Simulator Upgrade Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society

Upgrade the (non-functioning) SD 40 diesel electric locomotive train simulator. 20,000 $13,000

35 RVAS Exhibition Program Revelstoke Visual Arts Society

Continue increasing trend in arts and culture events access. 18,000 $18,000

36 Maintain & Expand Arts & Culture Revelstoke Arts Council

Expand the provision for arts and culture programmes in Revelstoke 25,000 $20,000

37 Exhibit & Collections Enhancement Revelstoke Museum & Archives Assoc.

Manage current exhibit projects, rehousing of the collection and create an exhibit plan. 25,000 $20,000

38 BEES Presents Bygone Era Entertainment Society

Hold vintage gramophone, film and dance performances and complete the mural project from 2012 7,000 $2,000

Project Total Funding $528,546 $341,461

CBT AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM

CALCULATION OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR

2013 REVELSTOKE AREA PROJECTS

Total Funding Received:

10 years @ $188,009 (1998-2007) $1,880,090

Less 10% administration -188,009 $1,692,081

5 years @ $351,538 (2008-2012) 1,757,690

Less 5% administration -87,885 1,669,805

Funds available for community projects $3,361,886

Less Projects Funded:

1998 – 2007 (10 year agreement) $1,666,898

2008 – 2010 (3 year agreement) 1,025,066

2011 (year 1 of 5 year agreement) 335,961

2012 (year 2 of 5 year agreement) 326,461 $3,354386

Funds to carry forward for 2013 Projects 7,500

Plus 2013 Funding Receivable from CBT $351,538

Less 5% administration -17,577 333,961

Funds available for 2013 Projects

$341,461

2013 CBT AFFECTED AREAS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAM

FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS & EVALUATION SUMMARY

2013 Project Submissions:

Number of Applications Received: 38

Total Funding Requested: $531,806

Funding Available for 2013: $341,461 as per attached calculation

Public Review of Projects:

On Monday, March 4 approximately 160 people attended the Public Presentation meeting.

At the end of the meeting the attendees were invited to indicate their support for 10 projects.

143 voting forms were received. The food bank received the highest level of support at 79 votes.

Project Evaluations:

The Evaluation Team of John Simms, Linda Chell, Adelheid Bender, Pam Doyle and Edna-Mae

Johnson met the following day to complete the evaluation process. Lynda Lafleur, our

Community Liaison with the Columbia Basin Trust, also attended as an observer.

2013 Project Funding Recommendations:

The Evaluation Team recommends funding for the 38 project applications in the amount of

$341,461 as per the attached funding recommendation summary.