Accepting an In-Kind Donation from Wanless Tennis Club for a Lighting Replacement Project at Wanless Park - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

In 2014, Wanless Tennis Club identified the need for improvements to the clubhouse at the park and contributed funding for an extensive renovation to the facility that provided a more functional space for members. The club would like to further enhance the playing experience for its members by contributing additional funding to upgrade and enhance the existing lighting system at the five tennis courts at Wanless Park. The current system consists of eight 1,000 watt metal halide lamp fixtures mounted on cement poles at 35 feet. The scope of work for the new retro-fit lighting project will include: a cement pole engineering assessment; replacement of cement poles as needed (identified through report); and new mounting arms and LED lighting fixtures for all eight poles. The proposed lighting retro-fit will create more evenly distributed light levels and generate a more energy efficient system. No costs will be incurred by Parks, Forestry and Recreation for the lighting replacement project and any ongoing maintenance costs will be covered within the existing budget. In addition, the new lighting system will reduce lamp maintenance and replacement costs for Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The total in-kind donation amount for this project is up to $150,000.00. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $50,000. The Motion is deemed urgent in order for the work to commence Fall 2020.

to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the up to $150,000 donation from Wanless Tennis Club, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.