Item - 2022.IE27.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 2, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on January 11, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 2, 2022.
IE27.12 - Official Recognition of Friends of Cornell Park in the Community of Scarborough-Guildwood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
City Council Decision
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council support the official recognition of Friends of Cornell Park, located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough in the community of Scarborough-Guildwood.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-174661.pdf
IE27.12 - Official Recognition of Friends of Cornell Park in the Community of Scarborough-Guildwood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council support the official recognition of Friends of Cornell Park, located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough in the community of Scarborough-Guildwood.
Origin
Summary
Friends of Cornell Park will encourage the local community to dedicate their time and energy to advance community interaction and usage of Cornell Park.
The Community Park is located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough near Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue East and features a children's playground, Raptors Basketball Court, Volleyball, and walking paths connecting to the local roads within the Cornell neighbourhood.
Friends of Cornell Park will focus on engaging the community, fundraising to support the installation of a splash pad in conjunction with the City Parks and Partnership office, address park amenities, and form a volunteer working group to introduce community-driven projects maintained by the community.
As the City of Toronto recognizes volunteers by "Promoting volunteerism and connecting people to volunteer opportunities." The City of Toronto's website states that "volunteers play an important role and assistant in the delivery of services to the community."
Recognition of the Friends of Cornell Park will promote volunteer engagement within the local community and add support to their endeavors to enhance the community park.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-174661.pdf