March 31, 1998

 To:Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee

 From:Acting Managing Director, Heritage Toronto

 Subject:45 South Drive - Toronto Heritage Fund Grant Application (cns98002.thb)

 Purpose:

 To assist the owner to complete necessary restoration to the exterior of this designated property with a grant from the Toronto Heritage Fund.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Funds are provided through the Toronto Heritage Fund.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 1.The Toronto Heritage Fund Application for 45 South Drive for a matching sum of up to $5,000.00 be approved;

 2.The grant be conditional on the owner entering into a Restoration Grant agreement prepared by the City Legal Department in consultation with the Acting Managing Director, Heritage Toronto; and

 3.The owner ensure that the Board=s support for the project is suitably recognized.

 1. Background:

 This property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by by-law 547-86, adopted by Toronto City Council on August 11, 1986.

 On September 18, 1997, Ms. Louise Mac Donald, Mac Donald Design Build Inc., acting for the owner of the property located at 45 South Drive, applied for a Toronto Heritage Fund grant for the restoration of the exterior of the building.

 2. Comments:

 The proposed work consists of cleaning and restoring exterior brick; restoration of the front door, including hardware and the door surround; and installing new copper eaves-troughs and down spouts. The estimated cost for the work is $20,000.00.

 Staff considers the proposed work necessary for the continued preservation of the property.

  Contact Name:Marisa Williams

Heritage Toronto

Telephone: (416) 392-6827, ext. 240

Fax: (416) 392-6834

 George E. Waters,

Acting Managing Director