8 Agassiz Harrison Observer Friday, February 15, 2013
COMMUNITY RECREATION & CULTURAL CENTRE EXPANSION DISTRICT OF KENT GYM EXPANSION
Q&A
Q
How is the expansion going to be funded, and how much will it cost me?
A
To date, the District has received $750,000 in funding from the Provincial Government (Community Recreation Fund), and we are anticipating additional grant funding through other government agencies, corporate companies, fundraising initiatives and sponsorships. Based on a maximum facility expansion budget of $2.5 million and estimated borrowing the District is providing the following scenarios: ANNUAL DEBT SERVICING
ANNUAL COST PER SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
ANNUAL COST PER FARM*
15 YRS.
132,500
$34
$41
1.55 Million
20 YRS.
110,000
$28
$34
1.3 Million
15 YRS.
111,200
$28
$34
1.3 Million
20 YRS.
92,450
$23
$29
1.1 Million
15 YRS.
94,000
$24
$29
1.1 Million
20 YRS.
78,000
$20
$24
BORROWING AMOUNT
TERM
1.55 Million
*farm property includes outbuildings and residence
Q A
No, the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre will not impact the riding ring. Riders will still be able to access the community facility before, during and after construction.
Q A
Is it true that the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre expansion is going to impact the Riding Ring?
Why doesn’t the District just use the existing facilities at the Agricultural Hall or Pavilion instead of expanding the Fitness / Activity Centre? The District currently books a number of programs that are suitable to be offered at the Agriculture Hall and Pavilion, such as its walking classes, children’s activities and community special events. However, the Agricultural Hall was designed to host community events, such as wedding and social gatherings; and the Pavilion was designed to host agriculture events, such as 4-H and exhibitions. The Agriculture facilitates were not designed to support sports or more active recreation programs sports (i.e. basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, etc.). The District of Kent supports the Agriculture Hall and Pavilion. The expansion of the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre at the existing Fitness / Activity Centre is to better serve the community in providing and enhancing additional opportunities for sports, active recreation and cultural activities.
FUNDRAISING DINNER
for the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre Expansion
Debt servicing costs are estimates and will fluctuate based on borrowing terms and the amount of money raised through fundraising, sponsorship and additional granting.
Q A
How can I contribute to the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre expansion? To make a donation – and receive a get your tax receipt for donations of $20 or more – simply: • Go online to make a secure one-time donation or to set-up an ongoing pledge - simply choose the Donate Now Button on the District’s Website (www.district. kent.bc.ca) and follow the instructions—it’s that easy! • Make your cheque payable to the District of Kent and mark it attention “Community Centre Expansion” so we can be sure to issue your tax deductible receipt (please include your return mailing address) • Drop it off at our Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC • Or mail it to us at District of Kent, P.O. Box 70, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 • Toonies count too! You can also share your leftover change with us by contributing to our “Community Hero Chests” located at the Library, Municipal Hall, Fitness / Activity Centre and rotating to various businesses throughout the town.
Committee Members: Mayor John Van Laerhoven, Councillor Darcy Striker, Mal Shephard, Robert Stam, Tracey Paul, Bev Kennedy, Susan Spaeti, Wallace Mah, Kerry Hilts
A&R Country Cellars Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre Abbotsford Heat Agassiz Elementary Secondary School Agassiz Fire Department Agassiz Library Agassiz Produce Agassiz Remedy’s RX Pharmacy Agassiz Speedway Allenby’s Farm Store bingham+ hill Architects Bonnie Krulicki Burkholder Art Glass Studio Canada Post Canadian Hazelnuts Chilliwack VW Cottonwood RV District of Kent Farm House Natural Cheese First Kickers Fraser Valley Fraserway RV Fusion Hair Design
Gardner GM Green Belt Veterinary Services Hallmark Facility Services Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Hemlock Valley Resort Heritage Coffee House Inkman’s Village Gifts Jack’s Restaurant K Music Management Karen Martin Kent Outdoors Kent Veterinary Clinic Kilby Historic Store & Farm Ledoux Hardware Len Davidiuk Tax Services Lordco Lori’s Catering Magnum Glass & Door Manning Park Resort Matsel Hair Studio Mertin GM Miel Bernstein Nancy Maclean
O’Connor Dodge OK Tire Oxygen Tan Pacific Coast Soap Works Pioneer BuildAll Pioneer Motors Project K Rashin’s Pretty Nails Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rollings Machinery Sandpiper Golf Course Sasquatch Inn Shoreline Tours Silvano’s Restaurant Soft Touch Paws Subway Sweet T’s Cakes The Happy Prospector Tulips of the Valley Video Station Village Pizzeria Wildcat Grill
This event raised approximately $13,000 for the expansion fund for the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre! A special Thank You to Susan Spaeti, Wilma Struys, Alana Baumfield, Kimberly Goulet and the AESS Dry Grads, and thank you to Stacey McKitrick for donating her time & incredible talent!
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca