February 3, 1999

To:Budget Committee

From:City Clerk

Subject:Smythe Park Tennis Courts

Ward 27, York Humber

Recommendation:

The York Community Council on January 20, 1999, recommended to the Budget Committee the approval of the recommendations (2) and (3) in the report dated January 15, 1999, from the Manager, Parks and Recreation, West District.

The York Community Council reports, for the information of the Budget Committee, having requested the Manager of Parks and Recreation, West District, York Civic Centre, to explore the need to relocate the two courts from Smythe Park, to an appropriate location, and that the necessary funds be identified within the five-year capital program.

Background:

The York Community Council on January 20, 1999, had before it a report (January 15, 1999) from the Manager, Parks and Recreation, West District, providing information on a plan of action for relocation of the tennis courts at Smythe Park; and recommending that:

(1)staff in the Parks and Recreation Department, West District, evaluate the need for additional tennis courts as these facilities are inventoried with the new City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department;

(2)the following information be received regarding the Smythe Park master plan and the relocation of the lit tennis courts; and

(3)as part of the 1999 approved capital budget, the tennis courts at Smythe Park be removed.

Novina Wong

City Clerk

Att:

Glenda Jagai

394-2516

York Supplementary Agenda Item No. 35