2003/10/06The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 28
October 6, 2003
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
WHEREAS in 2004, Niagara Falls will see the opening of the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, an
$800 million development; and
WHEREAS in addition to gaming, the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort will have various
entertainment amenities; and
WHEREAS within the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort will be the Avalon Ballroom, which will
be used primarily for entertainment purposes; and
WHEREAS the Avalon Ballroom will have a seating capacity of 1,600, which will include fixed
tiered seating for 500 people; and
WHEREAS the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issues a stadium endorsement
for such a facility; and
WHEREAS the AGCO requires that the local municipality approve of the application for a stadium
endorsement by way of resolution; and
WHEREAS the Avalon Ballroom will be a benefit to the community, providing a needed
entertainment facility for local residents and visitors to Niagara Falls;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council fully supports the application
for a stadium endorsement for the Avalon Ballroom; and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the applicant and the
Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Orr abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with
all others voting in favour.
DEAN I~gRFII~A
CITY CLERK
MAYOR