The filed record
Request to Accept an In-Kind Donation for the Playground Enhancement and Park Improvements at Pricefield Road Park - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
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The decision
2025-03-26 · Toronto City Council · adopted
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City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept an in-kind donation of up to $620,000.00 from Scrivener Square Nominee Inc. (the donor) for design and construction administration services by Claude Cormier and Associates for playground enhancement and park improvements at Pricefield Road Park. 2. City Council authorize the General
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Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute an in-kind donation agreement with the donor, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with all City policies applicable to capital projects.
On the agenda
As the city filed it
Scrivener Square Nominee Inc. is seeking to contribute design and construction administration services, by outstanding Canadian park design firm Claude Cormier and Associates, for playground enhancement and park improvements at Pricefield Road Park, located at 50 Pricefield Road in University-Rosedale. This in-kind donation is valued at up to $620,000. City staff will be working in collaboration with the donor to deliver this project.
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As a part of that process, staff will continue to engage with the Ward Councilor and local community. In accordance with Sections 3.8 and 3.9 of the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council approval is required for donations of $50,000 or more that are designated for specific purposes. This motion is time-sensitive, as the design phase of the playground enhancement and park improvements project is scheduled to commence in Spring 2025, with the anticipation for construction commencement in 2026.
Staff recommended
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept an in-kind donation of up to $620,000.00 from Scrivener Square Nominee Inc. (the donor) for design and construction administration services by Claude Cormier and Associates for playground enhancement and park improvements at Pricefield Road Park. 2. City Council authorize
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the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute an in-kind donation agreement with the donor, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with all City policies applicable to capital projects.
On the record
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