Facilities Building Review

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Kingsville's Council is focused on creating a long-term vision for the community. This includes ensuring that the Town owns modern building facilities that can meet the community's needs now and in the future.

On March 16, 2023, the Mayor and Council announced the commencement of a facilities building review as a top priority for 2023.

A building facilities review includes analysis of each facility’s general physical condition, anticipated future costs of maintenance and repairs, and evaluated current and future uses.

A consultant was hired and concluded that:

  • The Town of Kingsville owns a large number of older buildings
  • Some of the Town’s buildings are in need of costly repairs and upgrades
  • Some buildings are under-utilized
  • A number of buildings have similar uses
  • The Town does not have some types of facilities to meet community needs
  • The Town has inadequate storage facilities
  • Council Chambers, Town Offices, and Public Works yard are undersized for today’s needs

Kingsville's Committee of the Whole of Council met on July 17, 2023 and voted to approve some of the recommendations. These recommendations and decisions will be considered at the next Council meeting on August 14, 2023.

Kingsville's Council is focused on creating a long-term vision for the community. This includes ensuring that the Town owns modern building facilities that can meet the community's needs now and in the future.

On March 16, 2023, the Mayor and Council announced the commencement of a facilities building review as a top priority for 2023.

A building facilities review includes analysis of each facility’s general physical condition, anticipated future costs of maintenance and repairs, and evaluated current and future uses.

A consultant was hired and concluded that:

  • The Town of Kingsville owns a large number of older buildings
  • Some of the Town’s buildings are in need of costly repairs and upgrades
  • Some buildings are under-utilized
  • A number of buildings have similar uses
  • The Town does not have some types of facilities to meet community needs
  • The Town has inadequate storage facilities
  • Council Chambers, Town Offices, and Public Works yard are undersized for today’s needs

Kingsville's Committee of the Whole of Council met on July 17, 2023 and voted to approve some of the recommendations. These recommendations and decisions will be considered at the next Council meeting on August 14, 2023.

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    Committee of the Whole recommends Council approve the following:

    Ridgeview Park Community Centre and Field House

    1. Administration undertake a Cottam facility needs analysis with public input, including discussions with Essex County Library, Cottam Baseball, Cottam Soccer, and Cottam Rotary
    2. Design new building (Picnic Pavilion, Community Space, Storage, Library etc.) as determined by needs analysis
    3. Demolition of Cottam Community Centre, and Ridgeview Park Field House, and build new Building 

    Kingsville South Fire Station

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for a structural analysis regarding the lifecycle of the facility 
    2. Prepare a needs assessment and proposal for renovations when EMS relocation occurs 

    Kingsville Town Hall

    1. Prepare recommendations to relocate Town Hall offices and Council Chambers to a new location within the next 3 to 5 years 
    2. Prepare recommendations for use of the current building

    Public Works and Environmental Services

    1. Prepare recommendations to expand and renovate, or relocate, the Public Works and Environmental Services Yard within the next 3 to 5 years

    Lions Community Hall

    1. Develop an Agreement with Lions Club for use of alternative facility, as possible
    2. Demolition of Lions Hall after all tenants have been given reasonable time to relocate
    3. Construct accessible washroom for Lions Park subject to capital budget

    Carnegie Arts And Visitors Centre

    The following recommendations be brought back for discussion at strategic planning:

    1. Provide the BIA with location for their storage unit, secure the BIA’s downtown speaker system, and assume costs of internet and phone
    2. Make space in the lower level available for community use, including the BIA Board Meetings

    Kingsville Recreation Complex and Arena

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for a structural analysis regarding the lifecycle of the facility

    Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre

    1. Develop an Operations and Business Plan with an emphasis on community use, arts, music and culture with a reduced emphasis on weddings and private functions.

    Lakeside Park Pavilion

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for replacement of lake-facing outdoor patio
    2. Upgrade washroom and kitchen facilities subject to budget approvals
    3. Complete an electrical servicing needs study for Pavilion and park to address needs of outdoor events and festivals and indoor electrical and servicing needs 

    Kingsville OPP Station

    1. Prepare a report on potential options for the use of the site, including market appraisal
    2. Prepare a report, in consultation with OPP, on potential options for relocation of the OPP into a new or renovated facility

    Ezra Fox Municipal Building / Kingsville Highline Library / Unico Community Centre

    No motion was made on the recommended actions. However, more discussion on these facilities may take place at a later date.   

    Committee of the Whole recommends Council approve the following:

    Ridgeview Park Community Centre and Field House

    1. Administration undertake a Cottam facility needs analysis with public input, including discussions with Essex County Library, Cottam Baseball, Cottam Soccer, and Cottam Rotary
    2. Design new building (Picnic Pavilion, Community Space, Storage, Library etc.) as determined by needs analysis
    3. Demolition of Cottam Community Centre, and Ridgeview Park Field House, and build new Building 

    Kingsville South Fire Station

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for a structural analysis regarding the lifecycle of the facility 
    2. Prepare a needs assessment and proposal for renovations when EMS relocation occurs 

    Kingsville Town Hall

    1. Prepare recommendations to relocate Town Hall offices and Council Chambers to a new location within the next 3 to 5 years 
    2. Prepare recommendations for use of the current building

    Public Works and Environmental Services

    1. Prepare recommendations to expand and renovate, or relocate, the Public Works and Environmental Services Yard within the next 3 to 5 years

    Lions Community Hall

    1. Develop an Agreement with Lions Club for use of alternative facility, as possible
    2. Demolition of Lions Hall after all tenants have been given reasonable time to relocate
    3. Construct accessible washroom for Lions Park subject to capital budget

    Carnegie Arts And Visitors Centre

    The following recommendations be brought back for discussion at strategic planning:

    1. Provide the BIA with location for their storage unit, secure the BIA’s downtown speaker system, and assume costs of internet and phone
    2. Make space in the lower level available for community use, including the BIA Board Meetings

    Kingsville Recreation Complex and Arena

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for a structural analysis regarding the lifecycle of the facility

    Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre

    1. Develop an Operations and Business Plan with an emphasis on community use, arts, music and culture with a reduced emphasis on weddings and private functions.

    Lakeside Park Pavilion

    1. Obtain an Engineering Report for replacement of lake-facing outdoor patio
    2. Upgrade washroom and kitchen facilities subject to budget approvals
    3. Complete an electrical servicing needs study for Pavilion and park to address needs of outdoor events and festivals and indoor electrical and servicing needs 

    Kingsville OPP Station

    1. Prepare a report on potential options for the use of the site, including market appraisal
    2. Prepare a report, in consultation with OPP, on potential options for relocation of the OPP into a new or renovated facility

    Ezra Fox Municipal Building / Kingsville Highline Library / Unico Community Centre

    No motion was made on the recommended actions. However, more discussion on these facilities may take place at a later date.   

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    Let us know what you think about the recommendations or if there's anything else that should be considered before Council makes a decision on the recommendations. This is an open forum where you can engage with other registered citizens, staff and Council. We want to hear from everyone but please be respectful and ensure you're complying with EngagementEQ's Terms of Use. 

    Let us know what you think about the recommendations or if there's anything else that should be considered before Council makes a decision on the recommendations. This is an open forum where you can engage with other registered citizens, staff and Council. We want to hear from everyone but please be respectful and ensure you're complying with EngagementEQ's Terms of Use. 

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