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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Alberta 55 Plus Games Update
Presented by: Anna Royer, Manager, Funding & Special Events, Recreation & Parks
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Administration discontinue work on and refrain from submitting a bid for the 2027 Alberta 55 Plus Games.
2. That Administration research alternative events that may offer better alignment to Council and organizational priorities in hosting multi-sport games and return to Council with findings and opportunities before end of Q2 2025.
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SUMMARY
Administration has identified concerns regarding recent changes to the program and strategic direction of the Alberta 55 Plus Games, which appear to diverge from the original intent of delivering two large-scale, seasonal events that foster extensive community interest and engagement.
Consequently, Administration seeks Standing Committee of the Whole's approval to forgo submitting a bid for the 2027 combined Winter/Summer Alberta 55 Plus Games. Instead, Administration proposes to return to Council in Q2 2025 with alternative recommendations for major event opportunities designed to engage a diverse cross-section of the community and collaborate with multiple sport partners.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On December 1, 2022, Council passed the following motion:
PM-23-011
That the Recreation and Parks Alberta 55+Games 2027 Bid Business case for $10,000 is funded through the tax levy.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Through the 2023 budget deliberations, Council directed Administration to develop a bid for the 2027 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games and to return to Council prior to submission for final approval. Since the time of Council direction, there have been changes to both the Alberta 55 Plus organization and the Games program.
The Alberta 55 Plus provincial organization has undergone organizational changes, including the elimination of a grant for host communities.
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