Community Conservation Centre Phasing and Budget Increase

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The decision

2023-10-23 · Toronto Zoo · adopted

As filed

The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo: : 1. Approved an increase in the project budget for the Community Conservation Centre (TZC3) from $41.3 million to $64.0 million inclusive of soft costs, with the additional costs being supported through a reallocation of funds within the 10-year capital plan, the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy and external funding partners; the reallocation of funds in the 10-year capital plan is yet to be approved by the City.

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2. Approved proceeding with phase one of the approved project (the community use and classroom facilities) within the previously approved budget, with Phase two to commence pending approval of the 2024-2033 capital budget by Toronto City Council in February, 2024.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report recommends an increase to the project budget for the Community Conservation Centre (Front Entrance and Welcome Area) and adjusts the scope to advance the project in a phased manner.

Staff recommended

The Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo recommends that: 1. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve an increase in the project budget for the Community Conservation Centre (TZC3) from $41.3 million to $64.0 million inclusive of soft costs, with the additional costs being supported through a reallocation of funds within the 10-year capital plan, the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy and external funding partners; the reallocation of funds in the 10-year capital plan is yet to be approved by the City.

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2. The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo approve proceeding with phase one of the approved project (the community use and classroom facilities) within the previously approved budget, with Phase two to commence pending approval of the 2024-2033 capital budget by Toronto City Council in February, 2024.

On the record

The item as the City filed it