Retention of Sign - Casa do Alentejo

(Portuguese Community Centre)

- 1130 Dupont Street

(Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that the sign located on the northeast corner of Dufferin Street and Dupont Street for Casa Do Alentego (Portuguese Community Centre) at 1130 Dupont Street remain in place.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (October 28, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

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 "Casa 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