Acquisition of the Riviera lot by the Capreol Legion

PETITION
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179, Capreol petitions Council of the City of Greater Sudbury to trade land on the highway owned by the Branch for the lot formerly occupied by the Riviera Hotel.
Whereas The Capreol Legion has advised the City in 2004 of its interest in acquiring the lot adjacent to the Branch, formerly occupied by the Riviera Hotel.
Whereas the Branch, in existence since 1930, has actively supported the community, regional and national charities, in addition to its mandate to serve the veterans.
Whereas the Branch and the Ladies Auxiliary have active memberships and their dedication and volunteerism has made the Branch an active part of the community and great deal more could be realized if the facilities could be expanded.
Whereas the very popular fish fry, for example, is constrained only by the limited space to cook and serve, the Branch is unable to serve more guests. The fish fry is an important revenue source for the Branch.
Whereas the Branch provides meeting venues for many community groups.
Whereas kitchen expansion, a patio, BBQ facilities, a place to hold yard sales and other outdoor events, will enhance the ability of the Branch to serve the community even better and raise funds.
Whereas parking on the lot from the rear, for members and guests will free parking spaces on Young Street.
Whereas when the call centre came to Capreol, the Branch was asked by the former Town of Capreol to provide the old YMCA lot for call centre parking in exchange for land on the highway.
Whereas the Branch lacks the resources to now also purchase the Riviera lot it is offering these two commercially zoned lots in exchange.
Whereas the Capreol Legion has served Capreol well over 75 years, it is now asking Council and the community for its support.

We, the undersigned, urge the City of Greater Sudbury to facilitate the acquisition of the Riviera lot by the Capreol Legion Branch