June 28, 1999

COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND TOURISM

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER:

The Economic Development and Parks Committee at its meeting held on June 21, 1999, had before it a joint report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development and Parks Committee approve the reallocation of $150,000.00 capital funding to cover the replacement cost of the existing pool roof; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the joint report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The Committee also directed that a copy of the joint report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be forwarded to the Policy and Finance Committee for information.

for City Clerk

B. Henderson/ms

Item No. 16

c.Mr. Frank Kershaw, Director of Policy and Development Division

Mr. Neil Zaph, Manager of Capital Projects

Ms. Susan Korrick, Project Coordinator

Committee Administrator, Policy and Finance Committee

Purpose:

This report requests funding to replace the existing roof at Alderwood Pool which is a component of the Sir Adam Beck Multi-Use Facility.

Source of Funds:

Funding in the amount of $150,000.00 is required for the roof replacement. The work for the pool roof replacement can be funded from a number of available funding balances.

Order #60033West Mall Rink Renovation $15,000.00 (+ funding balance)

Order #60035Olympium Water Treatment System 29,000.00 (+ funding balance)

Order #60011West Humber Pathway Connections 6,000.00 (+ funding balance)

Order #60005Asphalt Rehabilitation100,000.00 (defer to future years)

Total to be transferred$150,000.00 (pending parking lot study)

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the Economic Development and Parks Committee approve the reallocation of $150,000.00 capital funding to cover the replacement cost of the existing pool roof; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Budget Committee at its meeting on June 1, 1999, had before it communication from Councillor Kinahan, Lakeshore-Queensway, regarding the need for emergency roof replacement of the Alderwood Pool roof which is a component building of the Sir Adam Back multi-use facility. The Budget Committee referred the communication to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for a report.

Sir Adam Beck Multi-Purpose Facility (Horner and Browns Line) is a four party project with the City of Toronto, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Public Library and the Alderwood Action Daycare.

The project consists of a partial renovation of Alderwood Pool which will be connected to a new building consisting of a community room, library, daycare and public school.

The original Scope of Work for the City's component includes a new community room, the interior renovation of the existing pool change rooms, lobby, offices, and support spaces in addition to the replacement of the pool filter system. At the time of preparing the program/budget for the City's share of the project, it was not apparent that the existing pool roof required replacement. Accordingly, no funds were allocated to such work.

Comments:

In December 1998, a substantial roof leak occurred at Alderwood Pool. An investigation was undertaken, including a visual inspection, and a thermographic scan. In short, the investigation indicated that the roof system is heavily deteriorated and is in need of replacement.

Conclusions:

The roof, which is thirty years old, is well beyond it serviceable life and needs replacement in order to avoid further deterioration, costly emergency repairs and the potential of facility shutdown and lost revenue. The interior renovation of the pool building is now in progress. It is recommended that funding for the roof be approved as soon as possible in order to maximize the benefits of coordinating this work with the current facility shutdown, and to obtain the necessary contractor warranties for roof work.

Contact Names:

Mr. Frank Kershaw, 392-8199; Mr. Neil Zaph, 395-6065; Ms. Susan Korrick, 394-8515.