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Issue Summary: relocation

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Compact summary (one line per action). For the full evidence timeline with quotes and sources, see the issue timeline.

Snapshot

1 civic action(s) tagged relocation across 1 meeting date(s) (2026-07-13 to 2026-07-13).

Related Councillors

B. McGregor, McDonald

Timeline

Motions / Votes

Evidence

2026-07-13 — ARTspace relocation and Chatham Cultural Centre plans

MovedCouncillor McDonaldSecondedCouncillor B. McGregor"That
Consulting services be procured in order to undertake a conceptual review and develop cost estimate(s) for potential future renovations to the Chatham Cultural Centre, and that the project be funded by a transfer of $100,000 from the Strategic Development Reserve (#17266).
The relocation of ART Space be paused for up to an additional two years, and alternatives be developed in consultation with a newly developed community advisory group, including various options for updated management models.
A business case be prepared to align the ARTspace operating budget with current operational expenses/revenues, noting the potential for an additional request for one-time, tax-payer funds to cover expenses to address operational items at the rental location."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Finn, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Crew, and Councillor WrightMotion Carried (16 to 0)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)