Historic Plaque for Former Scarborough Municipal Offices Site

2100 Eglinton Avenue East

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in the following communication (September 4, 1998) from Councillor Frank Faubert, Scarborough Highland Creek, viz.:

(1)that this matter be referred to staff to develop the appropriate plaque, in co-operation with the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Ward Councillors and the Scarborough Historical Society; and

(2)that City Council approve an amount of $6,000.00, from the appropriate budget, to give effect thereto.

The building at 2100 Eglinton Avenue East, in which the Municipal Offices of Scarborough were formerly located, has been demolished by the present owner, the Bank of Nova Scotia, to provide parking for their employees from their offices at the corner of Eglinton Avenue and Birchmount Road.

The Bank of Nova Scotia has agreed to participate in the erection of a commemorative plaque on this site, to recognize the history of the location, and is willing to enter into discussion as to the form and location of such a plaque. The Historical Society, through Richard Schofield, has also indicated an interest in participating in the development of such a historical marker.

I would therefore recommend that Scarborough Community Council refer this matter to staff to develop the appropriate plaque, in co-operation with the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Ward Councillors, and the Scarborough Historical Society.

And further, that Scarborough Community Council request the City of Toronto Council approve an amount of $6,000.00 from the appropriate budget, to give effect thereto.