Proposed resolution:
Whereas the St-Isidore Arena serves as a vital community hub for residents of The Nation Municipality and surrounding areas, providing essential recreational and social activities;
And Whereas the St-Isidore Arena requires significant upgrades and enhancements to continue offering safe, modern, and accessible facilities for all users;
And Whereas the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) have established the Regional Community Investment Fund (RCIF) program to support municipal projects that promote community development and infrastructure improvements;
And Whereas Mayor Francis Briere will submit an application on behalf of The Nation Municipality to the RCIF UCPR program, requesting the maximum allowable non-committed funding available under the program for 2025, as well as pre-approval for the maximum allowable funding for 2026, conditional upon the program’s continuation;
And Whereas these works align with The Nation Municipality's commitment to improving community infrastructure and ensuring long-term sustainability of municipal assets;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that The Nation Municipal Council hereby expresses its full support for Mayor Francis Briere's application to the RCIF UCPR program.
Be It Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell as part of the application process.
Furthermore Be It Resolved that The Nation Municipality will install bilingual recognition signage and implement any other agreed-upon methods to acknowledge UCPR’s support, including the following measures:
- A special recognition ceremony;
- Indoor Arena advertising signage;
- Name prominently listed on a donor wall;
- Logo displayed on the municipality's website for five (5) years;
- An individual social media post acknowledging UCPR’s contribution.