800 Fleet Street - Use of Parking Lot for

Fort York Festival (Ward 24 - Downtown)

The Corporate Services Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (June26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Purpose:

To secure approval to refund a fee of $525.00 charged to The Friends of Fort York for use of 800Fleet Street.

Financial Implications:

A refund of $525.00 for use of the subject site.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)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

(2)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)

(A copy of the maps attached to the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of Council with the July 20, 1998, agenda of the Corporate Services Committee, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)