Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Donation (East York)
The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the report
(September 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
The Economic Development Committee reports, for the information of Council, that Mr.
Ernie Baltz of the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve presented a cheque to the City for
the purpose of implementing site improvements at the Todmorden Mills Wetland.
The Economic Development Committee submits the following report (September 2,
1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To acknowledge receipt of a donation by the aforementioned organization for the purpose of
implementing site improvements at the Todmorden Mills Wetland.
Funding Source, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The organization's donation will partially cover the costs of various site improvements to be
implemented at the Todmorden Mills Wetland.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the City acknowledge the generosity of the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve for this
donation that will enhance the Toronto parks' system;
(2)the $20,000.00, as well as future donations by the organization, be credited to the Lower
Don capital account (account number CPC044); and
(3)the appropriate City officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The Lower Don River valleylands have been the subject of a wide variety of ecological and
facilities' improvements by this department and local interest groups for a number of years.
The Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve is one group which has focused its tireless efforts
at the Todmorden Mills Park.
The Todmorden Wildflower Preserve organization, with this department and The Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, have developed plans which will significantly improve public
awareness and access to the wetland as well as creating and enhancing the surrounding
wildlife habitat. This donation will help make this important work possible.
Conclusions:
To acknowledge receipt of a donation by the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve.
Contact Name:
Frank E. Kershaw
392-8199
