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County to provide up to $1.5 million to
South Huron for purchase of Huron Park
Recommendations
approved after long
A debate by councillors
Dave Flaherty
Goderich Signal Star
Huron County has agreed to provide up to
$1.5 million in financial assistance to the
municipality of South Huron to purchase
Huron Park and prepare it for economic
development opportunities.
County councillors were presented with a
report from CAO Brenda Orchard recom-
mending they provide a $500,000 grant and
$1 million interest free loan to South Huron
to purchase the land from the provincial
government.
The money funds provided by the county
will help the municipality purchase the prop-
erty and with the demolition and reclama-
tion of buildings.
Orchards also recommended the county
co -manage the property.
However, some members of council
weren't completely in agreement with the
report.
Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said
he would be in favour of providing either the
loan or the grant but not both.
MacLellan said they have received a
number of requests for support from projects
from municipalities, adding he wanted to
make sure everyone had "skin in the game."
Goderich Deputy Mayor John Grace said
council needs to, "support economic devel-
opment opportunities across the county:'
Bluewater Deputy Mayor Paul Klopp
pointed out that this "wasn't just about South
Huron".
He added he has piece of mind due to the
fact South Huron has pledged to pay back the
loan over a span of 10 years with payments
being no less than $100,000 per year.
Central Huron Deputy Mayor David Jewitt
and Coun. Tyler Hessell from Bluewater both
said they weren't seeing enough information
from South Huron.
"Anytime you lend someone money, they
have a business plan," Hessell said.
At one point, it was proposed that the grant
and loan be split into two separate motions.
However, Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt
told his fellow councillors, "if you're not
going to approve one, don't approve either."
He said he was confident in the opinion of
the CAO on the issue.
In her report, Orchard listed a number of
reasons why she believed this was a worthy
project for the county to support including;
The property is shovel ready, which she
said could lead to a faster turn -around time
for development, which can sometimes
Logo and slogan for 100th IPM unveiled
"Huron Hosts on Ontario's
West Coast" chosen from
35 submissions
Dave Flaherty
Goderich Signal Star
The logo and slogan for the 100th annual
International Plowing Match (IPM) to be held
in Walton in 2017 was unveiled last week.
The organizing committee of the event was
present at the April 2 county council meeting.
Chair Heather Logan said they received 35
submissions for slogans and 14 for logos.
The logo incorporates elements from Huron
County's tourism department and the iconic
tractor, which appears in every IPM logo.
The slogan is "Huron Hosts on Ontario's West
Coast."
County Warden Joe Steffler presented a
cheque of financial support to representatives
after the unveiling.
Logan said it is an honour for them to be able
host the 100th edition of the event.
"Huron County knows how to throw a party
and we are planning on hosting a pretty big
party," Logan said.
She said the committee is looking forward to
working with residents, businesses, tourism
departments and local governments to make
the event a huge success.
The 2017 IPM will take place in Walton on
Sept. 19 to 23, 2017.
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make the difference in successfully attracting
the business.
The aesthetics, style and type of first ten-
ants can influence the future build -out of the
remainder of the property. Given the strate-
gic importance of the property (sizeable par-
cel of serviced land) having a say in the initial
tenants would be advantageous.
The proximity to London could be an influ-
ential factor in attracting potential tenants
She also reported that South Huron has
made investments of more than $8.1 million
in the property since 2009.
Council passed a slightly amended motion
stating the grant would be up to $500,000 and
the loan up to $1 million.
It was passed 11 votes to five.
Warden Joe Steffler said council talks
about economic development all the time so
they needed to show they are committed to
it.
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