10. 2017 WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES
JEUX MONDIAUX DES POLICIERS ET POMPIERS DE 2017
That
Council:
1.
Support, in principle, a bid to host the 2017 World
Police and Fire Games;
2.
Direct staff to establish an Ottawa Bid Committee,
comprised of key stakeholders in the sport, tourism, and business sectors;
3.
Direct staff to work with the Ottawa Bid Committee to
develop a cost estimate to host the games and prepare the Bid Document, as well
as to identify the financial support required from the City of Ottawa and other
public and private sector funding partners for the bid; and
4. Subject to a positive site inspection
in summer 2010, direct staff to report back to Committee and Council in January
2011 on the results of this estimate as the basis for it to decide on whether
or not the City wishes to support a formal bid to host the 2017 World Police
and Fire Games.
Que le Conseil :
1. Soutien le principe d'une candidature pour accueillir les
Jeux mondiaux des policiers et pompiers de 2017;
2. demande au personnel de mettre sur pied un comité pour la
candidature d'Ottawa, composé des intervenants clés des secteurs du sport, du
tourisme et des affaires;
3. demande au personnel de collaborer avec le comité pour la
candidature d'Ottawa afin d'établir une estimation détaillée des coûts pour la
tenue des Jeux en vue de la préparation du dossier de candidature ainsi que et
de déterminer le soutien financier qui serait exigé de la Ville d'Ottawa et des
autres partenaires des secteurs public et privé;
4. sous réserve d'une inspection complète des lieux à l'été
2010, demande au personnel de présenter un rapport au Comité et au Conseil en
janvier 2011 sur les résultats de cette estimation, qui servirait de base pour
décider s'il est souhaitable ou non de présenter une candidature officielle
pour accueillir les Jeux mondiaux des policiers et pompiers de 2017.
Documentation
1. Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure
Services and Community Sustainability, report dated 26 April 2010
(ACS2010-ICS-CSS-0007).
Corporate
Services and Economic Development Committee
Comité des
services organisationnels et du développement économique
and
Council / et au Conseil
26
April 2010 / le 26 avril 2010
Submitted by/Soumis par :
Nancy
Schepers, Deputy City Manager/Directrice municipale adjointe, Infrastructure
Services and Community Sustainability/Services d 'infrastructure et Viabilité
des collectivités
Contact
Person/Personne ressource : Johanne Levesque, Director
Community
Sustainability Services/Services de viabilité des collectivités
(613)
580-2424 x 12257, johanne.levesque@ottawa.ca
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That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee
recommend Council:
1.
Support, in
principle, a bid to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games;
2.
Direct staff
to establish an Ottawa Bid Committee, comprised of key stakeholders in the
sport, tourism, and business sectors;
3.
Direct staff
to work with the Ottawa Bid Committee to develop a cost estimate
to host the games and prepare the Bid Document, as well as to identify the
financial support required from the City of Ottawa and other public and private
sector funding partners for the bid; and
4. Subject
to a positive site inspection in summer 2010, direct staff to report back to
Committee and Council in January 2011 on the results of this estimate as the
basis for it to decide on whether or not the City wishes to support a formal
bid to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.
Que le Comité des
services organisationnels et du développement économique recommande au Conseil :
1. de
soutenir le principe d'une candidature pour accueillir les Jeux mondiaux des
policiers et pompiers de 2017;
2. de
demander au personnel de mettre sur pied un comité pour la candidature
d'Ottawa, composé des intervenants clés des secteurs du sport, du tourisme et
des affaires;
3. de
demander au personnel de collaborer avec le comité pour la candidature d'Ottawa
afin d'établir une estimation détaillée des coûts pour la tenue des Jeux en vue
de la préparation du dossier de candidature ainsi que et de déterminer le
soutien financier qui serait exigé de la Ville d'Ottawa et des autres
partenaires des secteurs public et privé;
4. sous
réserve d'une inspection complète des lieux à l'été 2010, d'enjoindre au
personnel de présenter un rapport au Comité et au Conseil en janvier 2011 sur
les résultats de cette estimation, qui servirait de base pour décider s'il est
souhaitable ou non de présenter une candidature officielle pour accueillir les
Jeux mondiaux des policiers et pompiers de 2017.
The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) is an Olympic type of multi-sport program for full time professional law enforcement officers and firefighters, and is second only to the Olympics in terms of athlete participation. In recent years, 9,000 to 10,000 competitors from over 70 countries have entered the Games in over 60 sports in each of the Games. On average, one and one-half persons accompany each competitor. This means that a total of 20,000 to 25,000 visitors come to the host city and its environs during the 10-day event. Many competitors and their guests remain in the area or arrive early for vacation/holidays.
The first World Police and Fires Games were held in San Jose, California, U.S.A. in 1985. Five thousand competitors representing all 50 states of the U.S., as well as 13 other countries, participated in the Games. The WPFG are held every two years, and host cities are selected through a competitive bid process. Previous and future host cities include: Barcelona, Spain 2003; Quebec City 2005, Adelaide, Australia 2007; Burnaby, British Columbia 2009; New York City 2011; Belfast, Ireland 2013, and Fairfax, Virginia 2015.
On March 25, 2010, the City of Ottawa formally submitted a letter of intent to the World Police and Fire Games Federation, outlining its interest, reasons, and capacity to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games. This letter of intent simply indicates that Ottawa might wish to bid for the 2017 Games, and would provide Council the time to decide whether or not it wishes to submit a formal bid to host the Games. On April 1, 2010, the Economic Development Branch was notified by the WPFG Federation that Ottawa has been short-listed as a potential host, and should Council decide to pursue the bid, arrangements will be made to have Federation staff visit Ottawa for a site inspection this summer.
Hosting the 2017 World Police and Fire Games will provide a range of economic and community benefits for the City of Ottawa. This includes:
• Significant economic impact on the local economy, which will directly benefit local hotels, restaurants, and retailers. Using the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance's Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model, Tourism Burnaby has estimated the total provincial economic impact of the 2009 Games at over $84 million. For the Burnaby and Lower Mainland area, the event generated over $59 million in economic impact, $3 million in municipal taxes, and created the equivalent of 624 full-year jobs and $22 million in wages and salaries (direct, indirect, and induced impact).
• Creation of a local legacy fund supporting the development of a number of sport, social and community related initiatives.
• Promotion of Ottawa's national and international image as a travel destination.
• Enhanced reputation and ability to attract and host future world-class sporting and cultural events.
2017 is also the 150th anniversary of Canada, and Ottawa as the Capital will be the focal point for sesquicentennial celebrations. In April 2010, Council approved the creation of an organizing committee of community, tourism and civic members to work together with representatives from Gatineau and the Federal and Provincial governments to prepare a plan for activities in 2017. This collaborative approach to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary is also supported by the Tripartite National Capital Planning Committee composed of the Mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau and the CEO of the National Capital Commission. A successful World Police and Fire Games bid would be an important contribution to the 2017 celebrations.
Given the significant size of this event and the number of participants, the operating cost to host the event will be similarly large. For example in 2009, the operating budget for Burnaby, British Columbia to host the event was $10.5 million, covered by contributions from public sponsorship (70%), private sponsorship (10%), and Games revenue (20%). Typically, public sponsorship includes Federal, Provincial as well as Municipal contributions. Should the City of Ottawa ultimately decide to bid, and be selected as host city in August 2011, an $800,000 U.S. rights fee is payable to the WPFG Federation, paid annually in six equal instalments.
Ottawa and Canada’s Capital Region are already well positioned to plan, organize and stage a successful 2017 World Police and Fire Games, one that will showcase the Games as the major international event it has become, and provide a memorable experience for all participants. Preparing the bid for the World Police and Fire Games requires considerable effort. This includes establishing a Bid Committee, determining municipal facility and service requirements, obtaining an indication of senior government, sport association and private sector participation, preparing for a site inspection, and creating a bid document. Approximately $65K will be required to prepare for the site visit and to develop a cost estimate for the bid, which staff will provide to Council in January 2011. Should Council support a formal bid in January 2011, the preparation of the Bid Document is estimated to cost $100K. It is anticipated that the Province will contribute at least 50 per cent. Pending Council's decision whether or not to proceed with the bid, staff have been advised by the Province of Ontario to submit a Tourism Development Fund application to help offset bid development costs.
The City’s excellent track record in the area of building successful partnerships with all levels of government, educational institutions, the private sector, the sports community, and the volunteer sector are an indication of the broad-based community support that can be accessed to successfully host an event of this magnitude. Over the past several years, the City has contributed to the success of a variety of major national and international events held in Ottawa. This includes the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships, 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada, 2008 and 2006 Ontario Summer Games, and the 2004 Grey Cup. Collectively, these events have generated significant exposure and economic benefits for the City of Ottawa and have helped to reinforce our City’s vibrant and dynamic image.
In addition to this extensive experience in hosting major national and international events, our current infrastructure, which includes a number of world-class facilities and excellent municipal recreational facilities, large number and variety of affordable accommodation options, efficient transportation network, diversified corporate base and one-of-a-kind opportunities for ceremonial activities and special events are all an indication of the City of Ottawa’s capacity to stage a superior World Police and Fire Games.
Consultation has been undertaken with the World Police and Fire Games Federation, and Ottawa Police and Fire Departments.
There are no legal or risk management implications associated with the recommendations contained in this report.
There will be no incremental costs to
establishing an Ottawa Bid Committee; resources are available within the
current staff complement.
The estimated $65K that is required to prepare for the site visit and
to develop the cost estimate for Council's approval in January 2011 can be
accommodated within Economic Development’s project budget.
Should Council approve the hosting of the 2017 World Police and Fire
Games in January 2011, the City’s share of about $50K required to prepare
the Bid Document will also be funded from Economic Development’s project
budget, subject to Council's approval of the 2011 Budget.
Additional financial implications will be identified when staff reports
back with the cost estimate in January 2011.
The Economic Development Division to take action as appropriate.