April 24, 1998

 To:Corporate Services Committee

 From:Margaret Rodrigues

 Subject:Easement request from Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission

Midland Avenue - J. A. Leslie Tot Lot, north of 2550 Kingston Road

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

 Purpose:

 The Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission has requested a 2m wide easement across the Leslie Tot Lot as shown on the attached sketch. This report summarizes staff=s investigation and recommendations.

 Funding:

 Not required.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)Council grant the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission a 2m wide easement over Parts 1 and 3, Plan R-2367 across the J. A. Leslie Tot Lot for the nominal sum of $1.00; and

 (2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to execute he easement document suitable for land registration.

 Background:

 Due to the difficult access to their electrical system at the rear of 2660 Kingston Road and the increasing demand for electricity in this area, the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission are searching for an alternate site to rebuild and upgrade their electrical system from its present location at the rear of 2660 Kingston Road.

The preferred site and routing for the upgraded system, is owned by the City and is known as J. A. Leslie Tot Lot. It is located on the east side of Midland Avenue north of Kingston Road. The Commission is seeking a 2m wide easement for the purpose of installing a pad mounted transformer and underground ductwork at the locations as shown in hatched lines on the attached sketch.

 The Commission has considered two (2) other locations; one on the east side of Chine Drive and the other on the west side of Chine Drive. The location at J. A. Leslie Tot Lot is favoured by the City=s Works and Environment Department.

 Comments:

 The proposed transformer will be fenced at the northwest corner of J. A. Leslie Tot Lot. The remaining ducts will be underground extending from Midland Avenue east to the existing pole line located at the rear of 2660 Kingston Road.

 Parks and Recreation Services of Scarborough District have no concerns with the easement request.

 Conclusions:

 The granting of an easement will enable the Commission to upgrade their electrical system to better service the area=s electricity demand. The proposed easement will also eliminate the existing poles and overhead wires.

 Contact Name:

 R. Mayr, AACI, Director of Real Estate, Telephone (416) 396-4930, Fax (416) 396-4241

mayr@city.scarborough.on.ca (cs98058.wpd)

 Margaret Rodrigues

Commissioner, Corporate Services