Date:August 10, 1999
To:Administration Committee
From:Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
Subject:22 Luverne Avenue - North York
Purpose:
To approve the expenditure of $6499.00 plus GST to be paid to Greenspoon Bros. Limited to undertake demolition of the
subject premises, such costs to be applied, without interest to the tax rolls and collected in the same manner as real
property taxes.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funding Source: Account #100 MS1 0002 5530
Although the costs associated with the demolition will be added to the tax account and would not normally have financial
implications, the repayable period would have an impact as the monies owing would be partially outstanding for a 5-year
period.
Recommendations:
- That Council approve the expenditure of the aforementioned funds to effect demolition plus an additional $4000.00 to
fence the lot after demolition
- That Greenspoon Bros. Limited be engaged to demolish the building
- That the amount expended be repayable over a 5-year period
Council Reference/Background/History:
These premises have been vacant for approximately 20 years and are currently boarded. Neighbourhood complaints and
investigation indicate that the property is in very poor condition and present unsafe conditions to persons in or about the
property, specifically, the lack of handrails and guardrails on open stairways and areaways. Graffiti is sprayed on the
exterior walls and boarding. Pictures are attached.
With little maintenance and no evidence of occupancy, the property has become a target for vandalism.
The property is the subject of a work order dated June 5, 1998 citing 10 exterior items. The interior condition is unknown.
A conviction was registered against the owner on August 8, 1997 and a fine of $200.00 imposed for failing to comply with
an Order dated November 18, 1996. A further charge is returnable August 6, 1999 in the Ontario Court of Justice with
respect to the current Order. These charges have had little impact in effecting compliance.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Three estimates were requested and two were received to effect the demolition.
Greenspoon Bros. Limited$6499.00 plus GST
Romano Contracting Limited$7000.00 plus GST
On May 21, 1999, the owner Frederick Hill, was notified in a letter of this Department's intentions to proceed with a report
to Council to request authorization to demolish the building. Mr. Hill did not respond.
Conclusions:
The demolition of the building on this site and the fencing of the lot will eliminate a focal point for a potential accident and
vandalism.
Contact Name:
Donna Perrin, North District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards and Court Services
395-7020
Reviewed by:
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Harold BrattenJAMES RIDGE
Acting Executive DirectorActingCommissioner
Municipal Licensing and StandardsUrban Planning and Development Services
