July 22, 1998

 To:Chairman and Members

Etobicoke Community Council

 From:Karen V. Bricker, MCIP

Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

 Subject:Funding of Signs Posted on 3857, 3859 & 3861 Lake Shore Boulevard West

  Purpose:

 To report on the possibility of using City funds to pay for noise warning signs recently posted in the parking lot of 3857, 3859 & 3861 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Approximately $60 will be required from the "Advertising and Promotion" Account (5160 4520 4500) of the 1998 Urban Development Department Budget (Etobicoke District).

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that funds ($60.00) from the 1998 Urban Development Departmental Budget (Account No. 5160 4520 4500 Etobicoke District) be used to pay for signs posted on 3857, 3859 and 3861 Lake Shore Boulevard West and Councillor Jones' budget be reimbursed accordingly.

 Background:

 Community Council had instructed staff to report on the possibility of using City funds to pay for signs which have been recently posted in the parking lot of 3857, 3859 & 3861 Lake Shore Boulevard West and paid for out of Councillor Jones' budget.

 Comments:

 To alleviate a noise problem caused by patrons, the property owner of a local fast food plaza agreed to allow the City to post three signs prohibiting loud music in its parking lot. However, the owner indicated that he would not be responsible for the cost of the signs. Councillor Irene Jones authorized the signs to be made and at the Community Council meeting of June 24, 1998, requested that staff look into the possibility of reimbursing her from a City account.

 Staff from the Works Department have indicated that only certain signs installed on public property are funded in their budget. Similarly, no provision for signage is made in the budget of the Urban Development Department. However, as this is a unique situation undertaken to enable the enforcement of a City by-law, the cost of the signs can be charged to the Departmental Advertising and Promotion Account 5160 4520 4500. Staff will ensure that the funding will be transferred appropriately to cover  the expenditure from the Councillor's Budget.

 In the future, should Community Council feel that there is a need for this type of funding, then considerations should be given when budgetary needs are being assessed.

 Contact Name:

 Gene Lee, P.Eng.Tel: 394-8008Fax: 394-8958

Director, Inspection Services

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP

Commissioner of Urban Development

Etobicoke District