Item - 2024.MM20.26
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 24 and 25, 2024 without amendments.
MM20.26 - Accepting an In-Kind Donation from the East York Foundation and Leaside Baseball Association for New Scoreboards at Howard Talbot Park - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.180 million from the East York Foundation to benefit Leaside Baseball Association, and for the purpose of Leaside Baseball Association undertaking construction to install new scoreboards for two baseball diamonds at Howard Talbot Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute an agreement with the East York Foundation and Leaside Baseball Association to facilitate the capital improvements at Howard Talbot Park in 2024, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City’s fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City’s Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, if applicable.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Mike Colle be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Accepting an In-Kind Donation from the East York Foundation and Leaside Baseball Association for New Scoreboards at Howard Talbot Park
Reason for Urgency:
This motion is considered urgent to undertake required geotechnical investigation and procurement of the material and equipment for a two phased project beginning in Fall 2024 and anticipated completion in Spring 2025.