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Mayor Clarke presents final round of 2015 grants
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2015 06:45 AM
Mayor Steve Clarke presented the final installment of the 2015 City of Orillia grants program on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015.
This third round of presentations concludes the 2015 grants program, which had a total budget of $64,500. The Dec. 17 presentation included some 2016 funding delivered through the City’s Partnership Programming for Cultural Festivals and Events. The program looks to recognize the valuable contribution festivals and events make to the economic and social fabric of the City,...
Hydro One public information session Jan. 12
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 09:00 AM
Members of the public are invited to attend an information session regarding the City of Orillia’s Hydro One investment opportunity on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre.
In late September, Mayor Steve Clarke announced the City was entering into negotiations with Hydro One on a potential Advanced Technology Hub being constructed on a large portion of the Horne Business Park in West Orillia. As part of the discussions, Hydro One is negotiating the purchase of...
Clearing the way for construction of new recreation facility
Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2015 05:30 AM
Progress on the Orillia Recreation Facility continues as the City moves forward with site preparation works on 255 West St. S.
The City is proceeding with the installation of a new construction entranceway, erosion and sediment control, and the clearing and grubbing of all plant material, trees, and stumps in the development area of the site, which includes the building location and naturalized area. These works will prepare the site for construction beginning in late spring 2016.
“Staff are...
Costco Orillia on track to open in late 2016
Posted on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 04:30 AM
For immediate release (Dec. 8, 2015) – This time next year, local and regional residents will likely have a new destination for holiday shopping – Costco Orillia.
Costco has confirmed its intention to build a 156,000 sq. ft., one-storey retail warehouse in West Ridge, Orillia, on the east side of University Avenue, across from Diana Drive, on approximately 14 acres of land. The Costco development would include a gas bar, propane station, and seasonal garden centre. The land currently owned by...
Council approves 2016 budget with future growth in mind
Posted on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 03:45 AM
Orillia Council passed a 2016 budget with an anticipated blended increase of 2.9% that focuses on infrastructure needs throughout the City and planning for future development. This means an increase of approximately $8.18 a month (approximately $98 a year) for residents with an average home assessment value of $250,000.
In 2015, the City experienced lower than expected building permit revenues and a 10-year low in tax assessment growth. Faced with these challenges, Council is looking at ways to...
