The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved funding for applications to the Rural Community-Building Grants Program, which supports rural-based community improvement projects undertaken by non-profit organizations. The projects approved today would receive a total of more than $30,000. Â
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That amount includes:
The Galetta Community Association would receive $6,500 to purchase materials to build a deck at the community centre for outdoor events and performances.
$17,500 to help the Marlborough Community Recreation purchase picnic tables, chairs, tables and a barbeque for events and to use at a rest area for cyclists, walkers and other community members.
The Metcalfe Community Association would also receive about $1,650 to add wayfinding signs along three bike and pedestrian routes in the area.Â
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The Osgoode Village Community Association would receive more than $4,700 to purchase chairs, tables, sound and lighting equipment, eliminating the need to rent equipment for their community events.
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The City will continue to accept applications until the annual budget is fully allocated. Please consult the grant program guidelines for information on how to apply.Â
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The Committee approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a truck transport terminal and warehouse roughly southeast of Highway 417 at Boundary Road. The location is well suited for moving goods and materials throughout Ottawa and greater Eastern Ontario. Â
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The facility concept includes 141 parking spaces, 55 tractor spaces and 134 trailer spaces, and an expansion of the main building is anticipated as part of a future phase of development. The amendment would change the parent zoning from a mix of Rural Countryside and Rural Heavy Industrial to Rural General Industrial, to permit using the site for a truck transport terminal and warehouse.Â
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Recommendations from today’s meeting will rise to Council on Wednesday, May 15.Â