Recorded vote

That the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation be adopted, after amendment, as follows: That Council: 1. Receive this Report for information; and 2. Direct Administration proposes a resolution for the cancellation of the Municipal Portion of the 2016 Property Tax for the portions of the properties occupied by Bingo Barn, Bingo Palace and Five Star Bingo & Pub (the Bingos), excluding any areas in the Bingos that a liquor licence applies to or is dedicated to the use of VLT’s or gaming activities other than bingo (the 2016 Cancellation). That the 2016 Cancellation be based on the following conditions: a) the Bingos individually maintain their status as Class “A” Bingo Facilities for 2016, and b) the property owners of the three properties occupied by the Bingos confirm in writing that they will provide the full benefit of the tax cancellations to the Bingos. Further direct Administration to advocate in the upcoming consultations on COPTER for the exemption of bingo associations holding Class “A” Facility Licences.