September 21, 1998
To:Corporate Services Committee
From:Commissioner of Corporate Services
Subject:Proposed License Agreement for two Soccer Fields within a Hydro Corridor Lands
at the Southeast Corner of Warden Avenue and McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough
(Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt)
Purpose:
To seek approval for a tentative license agreement with Ontario Hydro to use a portion of the Hydro corridor for two
soccer fields.
Funding source, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funding in the amount of $80,000.00 for the improvement of the two new soccer fields is provided for in account number
67668 00000 92950, Soccer Field Grading - Warden Park. It is part of the approved 1998 Capital Work Program of the
Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Department.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)approval of proposed license agreement with Ontario Hydro permitting the City to use a portion of the Hydro Corridor
Lands at the southeast corner of Warden Avenue and McNicoll Avenue as shown on Appendix A for recreational
purposes, for a term of 20 years with renewal options, and for the nominal consideration of $2.00; and
(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to execute the relevant documentation from Ontario Hydro subject to
approval as to form by the City Solicitor.
Council Reference/Background/History:
There has been shortage of soccer fields in the former City of Scarborough. The shortage is particularly acute in the
Warden Avenue/McNicoll Area. A potential site has been identified as suitable for the development of soccer facilities as
shown on appendix A. The proposed site is within the Hydro Corridor located at the southeast corner of Warden Avenue
and McNicoll Avenue.
Two public meetings were hosted by the Ward Councillors and Parks and Recreation staff. All parties attending the
meetings are in agreement with the proposal.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Ontario Hydro have approved in principal the granting of a license to the City for the use of the proposed site for the
development of two soccer fields. The site improvements will include grading and sodding only. The license, if approved
by Council, will have a term of 20 years at a nominal license fee with a renewal option. The City shall be responsible for
providing liability insurance satisfactory to Ontario Hydro and payment of the proportionate property tax attributable to
the licensed area, if applicable.
The Scarborough Soccer Association strongly supports the additional soccer fields within the area to augment tournament
facilities located at L'Amoureaux Park; about a city block southeast of the proposed Hydro Corridor site. The
L'Amoureaux Park soccer facility is a major location for soccer tournaments in the former Scarborough.
Conclusion:
The development of two soccer fields at this location will relieve the shortage of soccer facilities in the area. The use of
the land by license from Ontario Hydro reflects the most cost effective way to providing such facilities.
Contact Name:
R. Mayr, AACI, Director of Real Estate, Telephone (416) 396-4930, Fax (416) 396-4241
rmayr@city.scarborough.on.ca (cs98178.wpd)
Margaret Rodrigues
Commissioner of Corporate Services
