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Region’ who manage all of the fund-raising and provision of receipts to private donors for this project. During the meeting, Mr. Rodger advised that their group is interested in considering Wilmot as one of three (3) potential relocation sites to permanently provide a home for their project and that they were very pleased that positive interest had been shown to them by the Township. A conceptual site plan depicting the existing designated greenspace located at the Township administration grounds in Baden was discussed at the meeting as a preferred site for the relocation of this project. The statues are proposed to be located along the urban walkway adjacent to the municipal office (see Appendix ‘A’ attached to this report). From a staff perspective, the preferred location of the Baden Administration grounds is based on the following factors:

the tie-in of the existing National Historic Site and tourist attraction of Castle Kilbride James Livingston, the owner of Castle Kilbride, was a former Federal Member of

Parliament, The Township is a local government office, the additional project would serve to enhance the existing attraction by adding value of

a historical, cultural, educational and heritage nature the project is befitting as the Township of Wilmot’s patriotic contribution to the

celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial the project is in line with the Township’s Strategic Plan

Following the February 19th meeting, Mr. Rodger has advised Township staff that his Co-Chair and Createscape Waterloo Region partners are in agreement to pursue the Baden Office site as the preferred location for the statues and that they wish to proceed to the Council approval stage. (see Appendix ‘B’ attached to this report) Pending Council approval, the timeframe for the installation of the first statue in the series is July 2016. The Senior Management Team of Wilmot has reviewed the conceptual plan, associated information and have endorsed the proposal. Jim Rodger will be in attendance at the Council meeting to respond to any questions of Council. Strategic Plan Conformity: This initiative is in conformity with the Township’s Strategic Plan by promoting historical walking tours, continuing to promote Castle Kilbride / Wilmot Township as a destination for tourism, encouraging private sector investment and champions that focus on tourism and by participating with area tourism associations to support ongoing initiatives. The project will promote our art and cultural heritage not only in this community but nationwide and will help to mark the sesquicentennial of Canada. Financial Considerations: The Past Prime Ministers Statue Project will be funded by private donations and applicable senior level government funding.

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