March 31, 1999

To:Corporate Services Committee

From:Commissioner of Corporate Services

Subject:Sale of Surplus Spadina Project Property at 111 Everden Road

(Ward 28 - York Eglinton)

Purpose:

To authorize the disposal of the property municipally known as 111 Everden Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Revenue of $267,850.00, less closing costs and the usual adjustments, subject to the revenue sharing agreement with the Province pursuant to the former Metropolitan Corporate Administration Committee Report No. 25, Clause No. 1, approved on December 4, 1996.

Recommendations:

It is recommended, subject to Provincial concurrence that:

(1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to accept the highest offer in the amount of $267,850.00 as detailed herein;

(2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 22 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;

(3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56138;

(4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the City and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

(5)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Province of Ontario is the owner of 111 Everden Road, subject to a ninety-nine year lease in favour of the City of Toronto. By its adoption of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of The Corporate Administration Committee on February 12 and 13, 1997, Metropolitan Council declared the property surplus pursuant to By-Law No. 56-95 and authorized its disposal. The procedures with respect to By-Law No. 56-95 have been complied with, a utility canvass has been completed and the only requirement is set out below.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Pursuant to the February 12 and 13, 1997 authority, the property was listed with Paul Slavens Real Estate Inc. on March 9, 1999 at an asking price of $244,900.00. As a result, the following offers were received:

PurchaserPurchase PriceDepositTerms

Bill Iuele and$267,850.00$14,500.00No Conditions

Jennifer Pitt(certified cheque)

Godfrey Higgins and$258,000.00$13,000.00No Conditions

Clara Gavino(bank draft)

Marny Scully$251,150.00$12,557.50No Conditions

(bank draft)

The highest offer is recommended for acceptance:

Property Address:111 Everden Road

Legal Description:Part of Lots 117 and 118, Registered Plan 2339, City of Toronto, together with and subject to rights-of-way

Approximate Lot Size:9.14 metres (30 feet) fronting onto Everden Road

40.23 metres (132 feet) depth

Easement:Subject to an easement in favour of the City of Toronto for subway purposes registered on Part 7, Reference Plan 64R-7314

Location:East side of Everden Road, north of Ava Road, south of Eglinton Avenue West

Improvements:Detached, 2 bedroom, brick bungalow

Occupancy Status:Vacant

Recommended Sale Price:$267,850.00

Deposit:$14,500.00 (certified cheque)

Purchaser:Bill Iuele and Jennifer Pitt

Closing Date:June 25, 1999

Terms:Cash on closing, subject to the usual adjustments.

Listing Broker:Paul Slavens Real Estate Inc.

Selling Broker:Homelife/Cimerman Real Estate Ltd.

Commission:Four (4) per cent. plus G.S.T., payable on closing of the transaction.

By the adoption of Clause No. 5 of Report No. 9 of The Corporate Services Committee, Council at the meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998 directed that comparable sales data be provided in future reports of property sales. Appendix "A", identifies three comparable properties located in the vicinity that have recently sold. While complarable sales information can be included as part of the staff report, this property was listed for sale on the TREB multiple listing service and the forces of the market place have determined the true market value.

Conclusion:

Completion of this transaction detailed above is considered fair and reasonable and reflective of market value.

Contact Name:

Michelle DeVey, Valuator-Negotiator, Real Estate Services, (416)392-8160, Fax No.: (416)392-4828, E-Mail Address: michelle_devey@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca (cc99053.wpd)

Margaret Rodrigues

Commissioner of Corporate Services

Mde/vp

Appendix "A"

111 Everden Road - Comparable Sales

The following three addresses represent comparable sales of properties that are quite similar to the residence which forms the subject matter of this report. These three properties consist of detached, 2 bedroom bungalows.

Approximate

AddressLot Size Sale Price Date of Sale

118 Everden Road25' x 132.97'$238,100.00October 13, 1998

109 Everden Road30' x 132'$250,100.00July 29, 1998

303 Glenholme Road25' x 112.95'$245,000.00November 30, 1998