Item - 2017.PE21.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Parks and Environment Committee on September 8, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2017.
PE21.1 - Donation from Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group for Simpson House Renovation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation of $0.120 million from the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, raised by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group, for renovations to the Simpson House building, a City-owned facility at Riverdale Farm, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement with the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation to use the $0.120 donation for renovations to the Simpson House building at Riverdale Farm, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council amend the 2017 Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Future Year Commitments for the Riverdale Farm Residence Retrofit sub-project, in the Special Facilities project, by increasing the project cost by $0.120 million, from $1.275 million to $1.395 million, with cash flow in year 2018, funded from the donation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106393.pdf
PE21.1 - Donation from Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group for Simpson House Renovation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation of $0.120 million from the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, raised by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group, for renovations to the Simpson House building, a City-owned facility at Riverdale Farm, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement with the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation to use the $120,000 donation for renovations to the Simpson House building at Riverdale Farm, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize an amendment to the 2017 Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget and 2018-2026 Future Year Commitments for the Riverdale Farm Residence Retrofit sub-project, in the Special Facilities project, by increasing the project cost by $0.120 million, from $1.275 million to $1.395 million, with cash flow in year 2018, funded from the donation.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to accept a donation and enter into a donor agreement with the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, regarding funds raised by the Riverdale Farm Stewardship Group for renovations to the Simpson House building, a City-owned facility located at Riverdale Farm. This report also recommends that City Council amend the 2017-2026 Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) Capital Budget and Plan to include the donated amount in the existing special facilities project known as Riverdale Farm Residence Retrofit, for the Simpson House. The scope of work includes washroom relocation and repairs to the existing structure which is showing signs of deterioration.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-106393.pdf