As of Friday, September 20, 2024, a tenancy agreement was reached between the Town of Collingwood and the Collingwood Blues that was deemed fair and mutually beneficial, and in accordance with the negotiating instructions authorized by Council in-camera on February 15th, 2024.
Key parameters of the Renewed Amended Agreement include:
- Exclusive and non-exclusive use areas within the leased premises and periods of use. For example, the Blues dressing room and the upstairs and downstairs concession areas are exclusive use areas, and non-exclusive use areas include the ice surface, box office and the W. J. (Scotty) Carmichael Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Room.
- The Term (10 year) and a potential Renewal Term (10 years)
- Restrictions on permanent tenancy junior mens competitors
- Rental rate formula based on advertising revenues with set annual minimum ($38,000 + CPI) • Conditions for sublease or assignment that include the Town’s agreement, and that the agreement will transfer to a new facility, should one be built.
- Landlord and Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities, and
- Operational agreements including the W. J. (Scotty) Carmichael Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame Room (HOF) Use Guidelines.
Staff wish to recognize and extend their appreciation to Council for its direction in shaping the Town’s negotiation of this Agreement, to The Collingwood Blues for their continued commitment to invest in and care for our community, and to the community for its patience during this period of negotiation, and for its ongoing support for sports and recreation as driving forces for community health and wellbeing, and economic development in Collingwood.
Pictured left to right: Mitch Brock, Collingwood Blues Communications, Game Day Operations, Marcus Lougheed, Player, Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Damen Boose Player, Dave Steele, Collingwood Blues Owner.