June 26, 1998
To:Corporate Services Committee
From:Commissioner of Corporate Services
Subject:800 Fleet Street - Use of Parking Lot for Fort York Festival
(Ward 24 - Downtown)
Purpose:
To secure approval to refund a fee of $525.00 charged to The Friends of Fort York for use
of 800 Fleet Street.
Financial Implications:
A refund of $525.00 for use of the subject site.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that:
- authorization be given to refund The Friends of Fort York the fee in the amount of
$525.00 for the use of 800 Fleet Street for the period May 15, 16 and 17, 1998; and
- the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
Background:
The Friends of Fort York by letter dated May 5, 1998 requested utilization of 800 Fleet
Street from May 16 to 18, 1998, inclusive, for parking for a Fort York fundraising festival to
be held on the neighbouring property at the Fort York Armoury. As the request was received
too late to secure City Council approval for rent free use of this lot, the situation was
discussed with representatives of The Friends of Fort York and it was agreed they would pay
a market fee of $525.00 for the three day use of the lot for parking purposes.
Comments:
In a letter dated May 26, 1998, The Friends of Fort York requested a refund of the $525.00
fee for use of the site, as this money would be helpful in the fundraising nature of their
event.
It is noted, The Friends of Fort York is a voluntary organization devoted to the preservation
of Fort York for the benefit of future generations and to the communication of our history
through programming and activities at Fort York.
Conclusion:
Given the nature of this fundraising event, I am of the opinion that a refund of $525.00 to
The Friends of Fort York is reasonable.
Contact Name:
Ken Willard, Telephone 392-1851, Fax 392-1880, kwillard@city.toronto.on.ca,
(cs98116.wpd )
Margaret Rodrigues
Commissioner, Corporate Services
