Item - 2016.GM15.14

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on November 8, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on October 11, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 8, 2016.

GM15.14 - Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

City Council Decision

City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale (the Agreement) with 100 Ranleigh Inc. (the Vendor), for the property municipally known as 100 Ranleigh Avenue (the Property) substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and on such other or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

 

2.  City Council amend the 2016 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital project called "100 Ranleigh Avenue - Parkland Acquisition" as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to be funded with funding provided from the Alternative Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund (XR2213) for Ward 25 and borrowed funds from the Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund - City Wide Land Acquisition (XR2210) which are to be paid back in full from future developments in Ward 25 from the Section 42 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication monies. 

 

3.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the Agreement including any ancillary agreements and documents on behalf of the City.

 

4.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the purchase transaction, deliver any notices, pay any necessary expenses, amend the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms as he or she considers reasonable.

 

5.  City Council authorize the public release of the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation once the transaction has been completed.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it pertains to a proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies or corporations. The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be made public once the transaction has been completed.

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards, and commissions

Background Information (Committee)

(October 5, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97095.pdf
(October 5, 2016) Confidential Attachment 1
(September 26, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-96721.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(November 8, 2016) E-mail from Eileen Denny (CC.New.GM15.14.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-64011.pdf

GM15.14 - Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending land acquisition by the City or one of its agencies, boards, and commissions

Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.  City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale (the "Agreement") with 100 Ranleigh Inc. (the "Vendor"), for the property municipally known as 100 Ranleigh Avenue (the "Property") substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and on such other or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the Interim City Solicitor and his successor. 

 

2.  City Council authorize an amendment to the 2016 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to create a new capital project called "100 Ranleigh Avenue - Parkland Acquisition" as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to be funded with funding provided from the Alternative Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund (XR2213) for Ward 25 and borrowed funds from the Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund - City Wide Land Acquisition (XR2210) which are to be paid back in full from future developments in Ward 25 from the Section 42 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication monies. 

 

3.  City Council authorize severally each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute the Agreement including any ancillary agreements and documents on behalf of the City.

 

4.  City Council authorize the interim City Solicitor and his successor to complete the purchase transaction, deliver any notices, pay any necessary expenses, amend the closing and other dates to such earlier or later date(s), on such terms as he or she considers reasonable.

 

5.  City Council authorize the public release of the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2016) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation once the transaction has been completed.

Origin

(October 5, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to acquire from 100 Ranleigh Inc. the property municipally known as 100 Ranleigh Avenue for parkland purposes.

Background Information

(October 5, 2016) Report and Appendices A and B from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97095.pdf
(October 5, 2016) Confidential Attachment 1
(September 26, 2016) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Acquisition of 100 Ranleigh Avenue for Parkland Purposes - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-96721.pdf

Speakers

Councillor Jaye Robinson

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Pam McConnell (Carried)
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