Sadlon Arena Expansion

Motion #
Originated from
Item of Discussion
Moved or Sponsored by
Gary Harvey, Ward 7 Councillor
City Council Meeting
Wednesday March 6, 2024, 7:00pm

Adopted Motion

  1. That the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) be increased from 4% to 6% effective April 1, 2024, and that the increased percentage be directed to the future expansion of the Sadlon Arena.
  2. That staff in the Finance Department be directed to create a Sadlon Arena Expansion Reserve for these funds until such time as they are distributed.
  3. That an agreement between the City of Barrie and Tourism Barrie be established to determine the contributions from Tourism Barrie to the Sadlon Arena Expansion Reserve on an annual basis and report back to the General Committee with the results of those negotiations.

Lead Department or Divison

Finance