Совет Киченера одобрил снижение арендной платы на 50% для пострадавших от пожара торговцев

Kitchener approves 50% rent reduction for Kitchener market vendors impacted by fire Electrical fire closed indoor portion of market back in July Kitchener city council has agreed to pay for a 50 per cent rent reduction for vendors affected by an electrical fire inside the Kitchener Market building back in July. On July 12, a fire at a vendor stall on the second floor closed the indoor portion of the market building, and indoor vendors have had their rents waived since July 18. Since then, the market has been operating outdoors only on Saturdays, which left many food vendors unable to operate. Last week, the city announced it would be expanding the market starting Sept. 5 with temporary infrastructure and services, which means most vendors would be able to return to business. But the new spaces available will be smaller and offer different conditions, which is why rents will be cut in half. In a report issued by city council Monday night, the interim market model will allow 72 per cent of all lower level vendors to operate. "Staff have consulted extensively with affected Market vendors to understand operational impacts, interim space requirements, infrastructure needs, and barriers to continued operation during the recovery period," the report said. "Feedback received through these consultations has helped shape the proposed interim market model, including the expansion of temporary vendor accommodations, utility servicing requirements, winter operating considerations, and the proposed temporary fee structure." The cost of the interim market is estimated at $360,000, but the report explains that a loss in revenue from a complete closure of the indoor market would cost almost the same amount, "which essentially represents a break-even scenario." "The impacts of continued operations are significant given the operational, economic, and community benefits achieved through continued market activity," the report said.