Agenda

Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo

Meeting No.:: 14
Contact:: Dela Ting, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:: Thursday, July 5, 2012
Phone:: 416-397-7769
Start Time:: 2:00 PM
E-mail:: zoobd@toronto.ca
Location:: Committee Room 2, City Hall
Chair:: Mr. Joe Torzsok

Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo

Councillor Paul Ainslie, Vice-Chair

Dr. Cal Bricker

Ms. Tonie Chaltas

Councillor Raymond Cho

Councillor Josh Colle

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Mr. Paul Doyle

Ms. Sabrina Fiorellino

Councillor Mark Grimes

Mr. Michael Ho

Councillor Lindsay Luby

Mr. Joe Torzsok, Chair

Mr. Joshua Vinegar

Ms. Cindy Yelle

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Declaration of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – May 31, 2012 and Special Meeting June 11, 2012

Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting

Communications/Reports

ZB14.1 - Establishing A Giant Panda Outreach Task Force

Consideration Type:: ACTION

Origin

(June 25, 2012) Report from the Chief Executive Officer

Recommendations

It is recommended that the Terms of Reference for the Giant Panda Outreach Task Force (Attachment 1) be approved.

Summary

This report recommends establishing a Giant Panda Outreach Task Force with representation from specific sectors of the community. This Task Force will bring together community members with valuable ideas and insights to guide the Toronto Zoo in preparing and implementing the Giant Panda outreach program.

Background Information

(June 25, 2012) Report from the Chief Executive Officer - Establishing a Giant Panda Outreach Task Force
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-48884.pdf
(June 25, 2012) Attachment 1 - Giant Panda Outreach Task Force - Terms of Reference
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-48885.pdf

ZB14.2 - Eurasia Foundations and Underground Services Tender

Consideration Type:: ACTION

Origin

(June 26, 2012) Report from the Chief Operating Officer

Recommendations

It is recommended that:

1. The tender for the Tiger & Gift Shop Foundations & Underground Services, RFT #24 (2012-05) be awarded to TBG Landscape Inc. in the amount of $290,240.78 plus taxes and a contingency allowance; and

2. The tender for the Snow Leopard/Bird & Restroom Foundations & Underground Services, RFT #25 (2012-05) be awarded to Martinway Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $554,000.00 plus taxes and a contingency allowance.

Summary

This report recommends the Board award the tenders for the Eurasia Foundations and Underground Services project.

Financial Impact

There are no financial implications to this report, as the funding is included in the approved 2012 Capital Works Program.

Background Information

(June 26, 2012) Report from the Chief Operating Officer - Eurasia Foundations and Underground Services Tender
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-48847.pdf

ZB14.3 - Eurasia Precast Concrete Buildings Tender

Consideration Type:: ACTION

Origin

(June 26, 2012) Report from the Chief Operating Officer

Recommendations

It is recommended that:

1. The tender for the Tiger Precast Concrete Building, RFT #27 (2012-06), be awarded to Martinway Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $303,200.00, plus taxes and a contingency allowance; and

Summary

The CEO will provide a verbal update on Goals and Objectives.

(No written material)

Communications

(July 2, 2012) E-mail from Miguel Avila (ZB.New.14.7.1)