Item - 2026.MM39.68
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.68 - Authority to Accept a Donation and Enter into an Agreement for Baseball Diamond Improvements at Martingrove Gardens Park - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.125 million from Martingrove Baseball Inc., to support capital improvements to the Jim Horton baseball diamond infrastructure at Martingrove Gardens 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 and Recreation to negotiate and execute an agreement with Martingrove Baseball Inc. to facilitate capital improvements at the Jim Horton Baseball Diamond at Martingrove Gardens Park, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks 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)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM39.68. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.68 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.