(Report dated June 6, 1998, addressed toScarborough Community Council, from the Director of Municipal Standards,Urban Planning and Development Services.) Subject:936 Port Union Road

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek direction respecting an ongoing contravention of By-law 24222 as amended at 936 Port Union Road.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

If the fill and debris is directed to be removed under a work order issued by the municipality, the cost of such action could be as high as $50,000.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the Scarborough Community Council direct staff to call for tenders to remove the fill material and debris at 936 Port Union Road and that the results of the tendering process be brought back to the Community Council for review.

Background/History:

The property known municipally as 936 Port Union Road is a vacant lot located on the west side of Port Union Road and north of Lawson Road. The file indicates that a number of actions have been initiated by the Property Standards Division since October 1995. These actions have revolved around two issues which are long grass and weeds and the accumulation of litter and debris. The issue of long grass and weeds has been handled through the periodic issuance of notices and follow up work orders as required.

A large pile of fill material mixed with broken concrete block and other rubble has been stored on the lot for some time. In October 1997, a notice under the Property Standards By-law was issued directing that the pile be graded and maintained in a neat and tidy condition. There was no response to this notice and an Order to Comply was subsequently issued on December 4, 1997. There was no appeal to this order which had a compliance date of January 20, 1998 and charges have subsequently been initiated against the owner.

In the meantime, the Works and Environment Department was contacted and requested to provide an estimate to remove the pile of dirt and debris. They responded that the material would have to be trucked to the Keele Valley Landfill site and, as they do not have the resources or equipment to do the work, a contractor would have to be hired. They provided an estimate of $50,000 to complete the work.

Justification:

The Order to Comply specifies that if the works are not completed within the specified time frame, the City may carry out the repairs at the expense of the owner. The legislative authority is found in the Planning Act under section 31, subsection 20. Such costs would be added to the assessment roll and collected in a like manner as taxes.

Contact Name:

Bryan Byng, Supervisor

(416) 396-5341

(416) 396-4266 Fax Number

byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca

(Copy of map attached, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)