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PRESENTATION BY ARIF KHAN CONCERNING THE VACANT FIRST FLOOR SPACE LOCATED IN THE MAPLE AVENUE TRANSIT TERMINAL
Arif Khan presented the following proposal associated to the vacant first floor space located in the Maple Avenue Transit Terminal:
• A video displaying images for a proposed year round market in the Downtown Barrie entitled the “Market District”;
• A summary of the proposed Market District Project;
• The benefits of a year round market in Downtown Barrie; and
• An outline of the costs and asks to the City associated to the Project;
• A request that the City cease the current procurement process for a realtor to oversee a lease process for Maple Street Transit Terminal.
Mr. Khan requested that Council consider a proof of concept approach and a PPP Canada partnership, similar to the Sandbox. He suggested the City’s contribution be free rent and $250,000 for retrofits to the building and noting timelines for fit and to prove concept.
Mr. Khan also requested that the City cease the current procurement process for a realtor to oversee lease options for the Maple Street Transit Terminal in order to allow them time to provide a presentation on the market concept prior to summer recess.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to the presenter and City staff and received responses.