Motion #
Originated from
Item of Discussion
Moved or Sponsored by
Amy Courser, Ward 4 Councillor
City Council Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026, 7:00pm
Adopted Motion
- That a letter of support be provided to the group/individual(s) for their community public art and park revitalization proposal to construct a legal graffiti wall, install a ground surface mural and host a community opening celebration event in the City of Barrie’s Queen’s Park Skatepark as per the presentation provided to the Arts Advisory Committee on March 24, 2026.
- That staff be directed to continue to support the planning, community engagement and implementation of the Queen’s Park Skatepark revitalization and community public art project and to prepare any required legal agreements to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- The approval be granted to spend up to $20,000 from the Public Art Reserve account and to allocate $25,000 of the $60,408.76 approved operating budget for public art as per Council motion 25-G-133 to a maximum City contribution of $45,000 to implement the project in part, or in full, pending receipt of matching grant funding and sponsorships. (Item for Discussion 2.1, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, A. Courser)
Lead Department or Divison
Recreation & Culture Services