Town of Whitchurch Stouffville

Nineteen On The Park!

	What is Nineteen on the Park? Nineteen on the Park! is the concept name for the development and restoration of the historic landmark building, 19 Civic Avenue, in Whitchurch-Stouffville’s downtown core. 19 Civic Avenue is one of the oldest and most culturally significant buildings in the community of Stouffville’s downtown core. The building and adjoining clock tower have remained pivotal in the community development and growth, linking the historic main street to the parkland and community facilities to the south. News & Current Status June 25, 2008, 7:30 pM Council Chambers, 4th Floor 37 Sandiford Drive The START UP TEAM for *Nineteen on the Park!* invites you to attend an Evening of Celebration and Discussion Participate in roundtable discussions with other cultural stakeholders, business representatives, service club members and interested residents to help us as we lead up to the gala opening of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s new Arts, Culture and Entertainment Centre in Spring 2009. Be a part of the *“opening act…ion”* and contribute to the fulfillment of the vision for *Nineteen on the Park!* as a dynamic, inclusive and multi-faceted arts, culture and entertainment centre, programmed by the community, for the community. Click here for the flyer. May 6, 2008 The Project Implementation Committee established the START UP TEAM to Complete the capital fundraising campaign by launching a community appeal and engaging the arts and business communities, Recommend a governance model and reporting relationship with the Town for the ongoing management of *Nineteen on the Park!* Create a policies and procedures manual for Council review and approval Assist in organizing the gala opening and initial booking of performers Develop a plan for the transfer of responsibilities to the subsequent governing body Members of the START UP TEAM include: Harry French, Chair Susanne Hilton, Councillor – Ward 4 Jane Bishop Eric Button Nancy Matheson Brenda McGowan Kym Pyke Elizabeth Plashkes Bob Stover Kathi Wood March 28, 2008 The Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal notified the Town of its successful application for $930,000 in one-time grant funding to support the development of Nineteen on the Park! The grant application was made under the Ministry's Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII), a province-wide program supporting local infrastructure improvements throughout the province. Click here for a media release outlining the details of the grant. December 4, 2007 Council awarded the construction tender for Nineteen on the Park! to J.J. McGuire General Contractors and a building permit for the project was issued. Community Fundraising Community fundraising continues with almost $300,000 being raised to date. The Town is currently soliciting expressions of interest (EOI) for naming rights associated with Nineteen on the Park! To be considered, please submit your interest, clearly indicating the company name, address, phone and fax numbers quoting file #WS-EOI-08-15 o the attention of: Town Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5 EOI to be received on or before 4:30 p.m., local standard time, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 All interested parties submitting an EOI will be forwarded an information package containing details of contribution arrangements. Naming rights of Nineteen on the Park! are made in accordance with the Town’s policy for naming of parks, facilities and buildings. How will the facility work? The revitalized Nineteen on the Park! will be a multi-purpose event centre designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. With back-to-back programming it will become a hub of activity. The flexible programming space will be able to accommodate a variety of community-based arts and culture programming, such as: Exhibitions, films, live dance and musical performances Concerts and rehearsals Corporate and social receptions, meeting and workshop space Community events (horticultural, craft, cooking, etc.) Remaining under Town ownership, Nineteen on the Park! will: Provide cultural programs and activities based on identified community need; Provide flexible space to accommodate up to 120 people; Support community-based cultural groups and organizations with partnership opportunities; Complement the “meeting place” role of Civic Square and Memorial Park; and Provide programming that promotes increased pedestrian traffic in the core area How can I learn more about Nineteen on the Park? You may wish to review the following documents: Council Decisions and Related Staff Reports Council Minutes - February 5, 2008 Staff Report – February 5, 2008 – Grant Application Council Minutes – December 4, 2007 Staff Report – December 4, 2007 – Tender Award Taylor/Hazell Architects Ltd. - Preferred Concept Design & Plan Council Minutes - June 26, 2007 Staff Report - June 26, 2007 - Project Status Update Staff Request for Special Council Meeting on June26, 2007 Council Minutes - February 27, 2007 Staff Report - February 27, 2007 - Project Status Update and Architect selection Staff Report - February 27, 2007 - For Dial up Users Click here Council Minutes – December 19, 2006 – Project Status Update Staff Report – December 19, 2006 – Project Status Update Council Minutes – October 3, 2006 – Request for Proposals Staff Report – October 3, 2006 – Request for Proposals Council Minutes – August 22, 2006 – Project Implementation Framework Staff Report – August 22, 2006 – Project Implementation Framework Council Minutes – June 20, 2006 – An Alternative Use Staff Report – June 20, 2006 – An Alternative Use Council Minutes – April 18, 2005 – Alternative Uses Staff Report – April 18, 2005 – Alternative Uses Council Minutes – April 5, 2005 – Concept and Business Plan Staff Report – April 5, 2005 – Concept and Business Plan Requests for Proposals Issued to Date Request for Proposals for Architectural Services, WS-RFP-06-30 Request for Proposals for Project Management Services, WS-RFP-06-27