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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
January 17, 2011
No. 07
Moved by Councillor Ioannoni
Seconded by Councillor Thomson
WHEREAS the Scotiabank Convention Centre will open in Niagara Falls in April 2011; and
WHEREAS the 288,000 square foot facility will be an additional component in making our community
a world -class tourist destination; and
WHEREAS among the facilities in the Scotiabank Convention Centre will be an approximately 1,000
seat theatre; and
WHEREAS the theatre will host live entertainment events where the majority of patrons at the event
will be over 19 years of age; and
WHEREAS it would be an added amenity to allow for the service and consumption of alcoholic
beverages in the theatre's seats; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Stadium endorsement from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario
(AGCO), to allow alcohol service and consumption in the seated area of the theatre, a resolution of
Council is necessary.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council supports a stadium endorsement
for all events to be held in the 1,000 seat theatre at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
EAN I RF DA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR