October 28, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1

Subject:Intersection of Dufferin Street and Dupont Street - Permission to retain a sign recently posted on the northeast corner for Casa do Alentejo (Portugese Community Centre), Premises No. 1130 Dupont Street (Davenport - Ward 21)

Purpose:

To respond to a request to allow a sign recently posted on the northeast corner of Dufferin Street and Dupont Street by Casa do Alentejo, identifying same, to remain all year long.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That this report be received for information.

Background:

Toronto Community Council, at its meeting of October 14 and 15, 1998, in considering a communication dated October 13, 1998 titled ACasa do Alentejo, 1130 Dupont Street@ from Councillor Betty Disero, requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on this matter to its meeting of November 12, 1998 (Clause 70, Item (n) in Toronto Community Council Report No. 12).

Comments:

Staff have reviewed the request to retain the above noted sign for a one year period on the existing utility pole on the northeast corner of Dufferin Street and Dupont Street and have no objection to same.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Stephen Benjamin, Manager of Transportation Operations, 392-7773

Director

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