January 19, 1998
TO: Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee
FROM: Department of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO PARTIES: LICENCE AGREEMENT
ST. ANDREW-BY-THE-LAKE CHURCH (CENTRE ISLAND)
Purpose:
To seek approval to amend the Licence Agreement respecting occupation of St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church such that the Roman Catholic Church would be removed from the Licence Agreement.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that, subject to any approvals required by the City of Toronto Act, 1997:
(1) the proposal by the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto to assume full entitlement, along with full obligations, under the Licence Agreement for the St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church be approved, with the result that the Roman Catholic Church be relieved of its obligations with respect thereto;
(2) the Licence Agreement be amended to give effect to the foregoing subject to the terms and conditions being satisfactory to the Acting Commissioner of Parks and Culture and the City Solicitor; and
(3) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In April, 1983, the Metropolitan Council authorized a Licence of Occupation Agreement with the Roman Catholic and the Anglican Churches for their joint use of the recently restored St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church on Centre Island for a 20-year period with a right of review for a further 20 years.
The Licensees are responsible for all maintenance and utility charges. The City=s obligations are limited to exterior landscaping and pathways.
The Church has since been used for regular services, as well as being a point of interest for visitors to the Island.
On November 27, 1997, a letter was received from Ann Wainwright, Secretary of Synod, confirming that The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto (Anglican Church) would assume all future responsibilities for the St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church, with the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing from the Licence Agreement.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church on Centre Island fulfills an important function and adds to the character of this waterfront park. The arrangement proposed by the Anglican Church will retain and preserve the Church in the future which is a positive initiative and should be supported.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Frank Kershaw - 392-8199
Ray Biggart
Acting Commissioner (Metro)
Joe Halstead
Interim Lead, Parks and Recreation
Shirley Hoy
Acting Executive Commissioner
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