Endorsing tourism event evaluation criteria and reviewing by-laws to better support tourism events
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
Council approved this on November 3, 2025 as part of its consent agenda, without a separate vote. See the consent vote →
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be amended as follows: a) That Report FCSSCSP25-005 be received for information; b) That the Tourism Event Support Request Evaluation Criteria for assessing and prioritizing requests for tourism-related event support, attached as Appendix A, be endorsed; and, c) WHEREAS the City of Peterborough is working to strengthen its tourism and events sector and support the vitality of the downtown and local businesses; AND WHEREAS existing municipal by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements can create barriers to a wide range of tourism-related events that attract residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS a review of these requirements would complement and support the ongoing implementation of the City's Tourism Strategy and related tourism initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of relevant City by-laws, policies, and insurance requirements, in coordination with community partners, event organizers, and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), to identify potential amendments or alternative approaches that would make it easier to host and support tourism-related events across the city; AND THAT staff report back to Council with recommended changes or improvement options as part of the ongoing tourism implementation work.