Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee

That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

THAT full funding of $12,000.00 be recommended to the Bobcaygeon Canada Day Committee, Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 239, for fireworks for Canada Day celebrations in the Bobcaygeon community.

THAT full funding of $3,900.00 be recommended to the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon for bands for the 2026 Santa Claus Parade but not to be released until a complete Post Project Report for their 2025 award is received by the Committee.

THAT funding not be recommended to Midnight Madness, sponsored by the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon, as their submission includes insufficient quotation information therefore does not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Council Policy 2025-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application.

THAT full funding of $3,725.00 be recommended to Ontario Open Fiddle and Step for sound and lighting expenses for their 2026 event.

THAT partial funding of $5,000.00 be recommended to the 150th Anniversary Committee, sponsored by Kawartha Works Community Cooperative, for bands for the Bobcaygeon 150th Anniversary celebrations.

THAT partial funding of $3,107.00 ($3,192.41 less HST) be recommended to Bobcaygeon Figure Skating club for ice rental and costumes for their 2026 year end carnival.

THAT partial funding of $6,620.00 be recommended to Kawartha Region Arts and Heritage Society for expenses for the Downtown Detective Trail, Filming and App Integration, and the Living History Performance, not to include wages or accommodation fees, as these do not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Council Policy 2025-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application.

THAT full funding of $4,000.00 be approved for Bobcaygeon Minor Ball for baseball uniforms.

THAT full funding of $8,185.00 be recommended to Globus Theatre for subsidies for their school of Dramatic Arts.

THAT funding not be recommended to the Bobcaygeon Sound Collective, sponsored by the Kawartha Works Community Cooperative, as their request for wages does not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Council Policy 2025-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application.

THAT funding not be recommended to the Bobcaygeon Lawn Bowling Club for well drilling as the project takes place on Municipal property and their submission does not include permission from the property owner.

THAT partial funding of $18,591.42 be recommended to Impact 32, sponsored by Kawartha Works Community Cooperative, for flowers and materials (less watering), tree lighting, and to purchase tents for their Welcome Back Summer event.

THAT partial funding of $4,100.00 be recommended to Bobcaygeon Music Council for venue fees and t-shirts only, for the 150th Song Project.

THAT full funding of $19,950.00 be recommended to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 239 for a digital LED sign.

THAT funding not be recommended to Bobcaygeon Historical Society as their submission includes insufficient quotation information therefore does not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Council Policy 2025-011 Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers (C.H.E.S.T.) Fund Grant Policy and Application.

THAT out of the remaining amount of $246,094.00 not recommended for disbursement in 2026, $56,915.97 be retained in the principal fund for inflationary growth, and $100,000.00 be

That the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee Meeting adjourn at 7:43 p.m.

4 THAT full funding of $3,725.00 be recommended to Ontario Open Fiddle and Step for sound and lighting expenses for their 2026 event.

5 THAT full funding of $4,000.00 be approved for Bobcaygeon Minor Ball for baseball uniforms.

THAT partial funding of $18,591.42 be recommended to Impact 32, sponsored by Kawartha Works Community Cooperative, for flowers and materials (less 6 watering), tree lighting, and to purchase tents for their Welcome Back Summer event.