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SOUTH BARRIE MIXED USE RECREATION COMPLEX AND LIBRARY.
1. That the location, program, facility and parks concepts identified as ‘Scenario 2’ for a single regional recreation centre and library to serve the Salem and Hewitt’s growth areas, as described in Staff Report FAC004-25, be endorsed as amended as follows:
• That staff work with representatives from the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame concerning their written request dated June 7, 2025 for space not to exceed 5000 square feet at the new facility.
• That the space for the proposed library be reduced to 30,000 square feet and be located on one floor as feasible, and staff investigate opportunities for shared amenities such as washrooms, etc.
• That the final design of the recreation centre allows for the potential implementation of the outdoor sports fields, including a multi-use turf field in advance of the completion of the indoor facility
• That staff consult with minor league sports and other sporting organizations in Barrie to discuss needs and opportunities for the future facility
• That staff review opportunities for space to provide enhanced customer service opportunities including those currently provided by Service Barrie to service residents in the south end.
• That the design of the outdoor sports fields consider the cricket and the soccer fields being separate from each other.
2. That approved capital projects ‘FC1085’, FC1086’, and forecasted project intakes ‘000613’ and ‘000614’ be consolidated into one project, ‘FC1085’, and named as ‘South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Complex and Library’ as part of the 2026 Capital Plan (FAC004-25)