Fall 2016 Capital Funding applications were reviewed by Rocky View County (RVC) council at a meeting Nov. 22.
Six applications were approved at a total sum of approximately $166,162 to be provided through the Community Recreation Funding Grant.
The grant provides financial assistance to not-for-profit community organizations for general operating and capital costs associated with the maintenance of recreation facilities within the County, and is assessed on a cost-sharing basis of up to 50 per cent of the total project cost.
A request from the Bow Valley Agricultural Society was approved, allowing up to $12,226 to assist with the cost of parking lot and refrigeration plant upgrades.
Safety code deficiencies in the Langdon Field House will be addressed thanks to funding of $6,199.20 provided to the Langdon Community Association.
“An inspection of the recently renovated storage room by RVC Building Services revealed that the room was not up to code,” said Lindsay McCann with RVC Recreation and Community Services.
“A number of improvements need to be made in order to pass a fire safety inspection.”
The Goldenrod Community Hall’s request for $5,165 to replace flooring was approved, and the Beaupre Community Association’s request for $6,500 was approved for building lighting upgrades. A total of $37,472 will be provided for parking lot and rooftop improvements to the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre.
“Repairs will be done to fix significant potholes, cracks and general deterioration to create safe parking and the graveled area will be paved to facilitate better snow removal and increase the parking area,” McCann said.
“A roof inspection in February 2016 indicates repairs are needed to avoid accelerated deterioration and will preserve the useful life of the roof.”
The Cochrane and District Agricultural Society’s (CDAS) request for $54,611.12 to support the purchase of a Kiser Dragmaster, speaker system, rough stock equipment and portable outside stalls with tarp roofing be approved.
CDAS will also receive up to $23,100 for a needs assessment and business case relating to site relocation, and up to $23,888 for a relocation site assessment and architectural and engineering plan.
“CDAS wants to start this comprehensive process to ensure that relocation can be done as seamlessly as possible, in the event it occurs,” McCann said.
“The site assessment will provide a general assessment of sites from a physical planning perspective including any limitations, constraints, opportunities, etc., with consideration for the recommended facility design based on an expanded facility scope and increased capacity to hold regional events.”
