Car Free Days 2026 Grant – Final Motion
Motion 35 · Council Meeting, March 10, 2026
Summary
- Approved a one-time $30,000 grant to Car Free Days Society to support 2026 Car Free Days festivals on Main Street and Commercial Drive.
- Society faced a funding shortfall due to rising policing, sanitation, and traffic control costs while grant funding remained flat.
- In previous years the city provided $93,000 to $104,000 in FestShare in-kind support; this grant addresses a gap not covered by that program.
- Requires submission of an event delivery plan before funds are released; city staff noted existing FestShare allocations are unchanged.
Vote
Transcript
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And that passes unanimously. Thank you very much. And so with that, why don't we go to inquiries and other matters. Council, are there any inquiries or other matters? Councillor Meiszner. Sorry, no, I'm not on the queue for anything else. Okay. Seeing no one else in the queue. Last chance. No delays. Perfect. Can we have a motion to adjourn? Thank you, Councillor Kirby-Young. Seconded by Councillor Montague. All those in favour, say aye. All those opposed, say nay. Great, this meeting is adjourned.