Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Friday, 08 November 2013 15:15
The city of Vernon will take over as the sole owner and operator of Kin Race Track under the new regional restructuring plan for recreational facilities. The 9.4 hectare site used for horse racing and softball is currently co-owned by the regional district, but will be changed to a local Vernon park with sub regional interest as of January. Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky says the transfer makes sense with the city also taking over the area's main arena. "The lands attached to Kal Tire Place are probably best administered by who is administering Kal Tire Place," says Sawatzky. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee directors approved the change, subject to RDNO approval. Sawatzky says the change will result in relatively minor budget impacts, and will simplify an ongoing lawsuit over use of the site involving the Okanagan Equestrian Society. "We already have a lawyer working simultaneously with RDNO, so it probably makes more sense just to simplify the whole jurisdiction," comments Sawatzky. The long term plan for the site is for new sports facilities, but that's on hold while the Equestrian Society fights for use of the park, legal action that's on hold for the moment.
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