A special appreciation event on Thursday recognized the impact that the City of Belleville’s Municipality Contribution Agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has had in the community.
The city receives quarterly payments from OLG for hosting Shorelines Casino Belleville.
In fiscal 2024-2025 (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025), the City of Belleville received $3,252,501 through the agreement, bringing the life-to-date total of contributions to $23,949,147.
Belleville City Council carefully allocates these funds to select projects each year with a significant portion going towards capital projects and operating costs, facilitating vital community projects and alleviating the financial burden on taxpayers.
This year’s funds will go towards the reconstruction of Bridge Street East, annual shave-and-pave road maintenance operations, replacement of two fire pickup trucks, essential fire suppression system upgrades at Glanmore National Historic Site and gateway signage for the Northeast Industrial Park, among other projects.
As part of the event, staff unveiled the name of a brand new snow plow which was purchased through OLG funding from 2024 – the “Ace of Blades.”
“We are very pleased to be able to recognize our partnership with OLG through this event each year,” said Mayor Neil Ellis. “The Municipality Contribution Agreement allows us to fund vital projects without raising taxes. We hope this new name serves as a reminder of the contributions OLG continues to make in our community.”
“OLG is proud to be a vital part of the City of Belleville,” said Kathleen Devine, OLG’s Senior Municipal Relations Manager. “For the last 50 years, since the organization’s start in 1975, 100 per cent of OLG profits are reinvested in Ontario to support provincial priorities. From critical infrastructure to important local programs, to community festivals OLG’s profits are hard at work in the City of Belleville and across our province to build stronger communities. We also appreciate the contribution of gaming employees at Shorelines Casino Belleville who are making life in your community that much better. When you play at an Ontario casino, you play for Ontario.”
