COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake Council has rescinded its previous decision to financially support a local team participating in the Alberta 55 Plus Games, scheduled in Calgary from April 10-13.
The initial motion, introduced by Coun. Chris Vining on March 11, approved a $1,000 travel grant and $2,400 for jerseys and socks, with the understanding the City would retain the apparel for future use.
CAO Kevin Nagoya informed council that the team had secured independent sponsorship for the jerseys, which created conflicts with the original funding arrangement.
He further elaborated that the sponsor preferred their logo prominently displayed on the jerseys, which conflicted with the City's plan to reuse them for future events. Nagoya noted, “They're going to have a sponsorship that wants the front logo and they want to ensure that the jerseys are taken care of and not have to sign them out for future games."
Lloyd Belcourt, a representative on behalf of the team proposed that instead of funding jerseys, the City could provide hats, hoodies, and golf shirts to ensure the team has a unified look for the ceremonies.
Nagoya outlined two options for the council, either rescind the original motion or amend it to align with the new circumstances.
Coun. Ryan Bailey suggested that rescinding the original motion and starting anew would be the most straightforward approach.
"I was just thinking it's probably just best to rescind and start fresh instead of trying to determine what you're amending . . . If we just wipe it clean and then re-deliberate on it, I think that might just be the most expedient way to do it."
Council made no new motion. This decision allows for reconsideration of the City's assistance to the team in alignment with the new sponsorship developments.
