Accepting a Donation from East York Foundation at Leaside Gardens Memorial Arena - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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2025-06-25 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on June 25 and 26, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept a cash donation of $319,000 from East York Foundation, for the purposes of enhancing the Leaside Gardens Memorial Arena capital project in 2025, in accordance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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2. City Council increase the 2025 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget for the Leaside Gardens Memorial Arena capital project (CPR121-40-03) by $319,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, to enhance the existing capital project.

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East York Foundation contributes to the historical, cultural, and recreational enrichment of local communities in East York and Leaside by promoting community institutions, associations, and organizations. Through the East York Foundation, the Dr. Tom Pashby Sport Safety Fund is seeking to contribute $319,000 in funding toward the installation of new scoreboard infrastructure at Leaside Gardens Memorial Arena. Parks and Recreation played an active role in engaging with both the local Councillor and the East York Foundation to support and negotiate the terms of this donation.

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The Division confirmed alignment with existing capital work planned for the arena in 2025. The project will be delivered by the Parks and Recreation Capital Projects team, and this motion requests Council authorization to accept the donation and amend the 2025 Capital Budget accordingly. This donation will be used to enhance the planned scoreboard infrastructure, offsetting the need for City capital funding for this component of the project. The contribution allows for greater impact at no net cost to the City. The enhanced scoreboard infrastructure will improve the arena experience, support local sports leagues and community programming, and contribute to the delivery of modern and safe recreational infrastructure.

Staff recommended

Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept a cash donation of $319,000 from East York Foundation, for the purposes of enhancing the Leaside Gardens Memorial Arena capital project in 2025, in accordance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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