August 23, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject:Eglinton Park - Fundraising for Playground Redevelopment Project
Ward 22 North Toronto
Purpose:
To grant authority to the community group known as the Tommy Flynn Playground Committee, on behalf of the City of
Toronto, to seek private donations for improvements to the playground in Eglinton Park.
Source of Funds:
There is no impact to the budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
- authority be given to the community group known as the "Tommy Flynn Playground Committee", on behalf of the City
of Toronto, to seek private donations for improvements to the playground in Eglinton Park; and
- the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto.
Background:
The Tommy Flynn Playground Committee have been working with staff from the Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism Department, the Advisory Council of the North Toronto Memorial Community Recreation Centre, and
Councillors Michael Walker and Anne Johnston, to develop a plan for the redevelopment of the playground in Eglinton
Park. The Tommy Flynn Playground Committee is proposing that the playground be designed and built by community
volunteer resources.
A similar venture in High Park was implemented and welcomed in the community with the second phase of the playground
redevelopment taking place in the Spring/Summer of 1999.
All donations received for the Eglinton Park playground redevelopment, by the City of Toronto, will be held separately in
an account designated for this purpose, and receipts for income tax purposes will be issued to donors in accordance with
Section 110 and Section 118 of the Income Tax Act A...donations to Canadian Municipalities are tax deductible.
Conclusions:
That the Tommy Flynn Playground Committee be given authorization to fundraise for the playground redevelopment
project.
Contact Name:
Mario Zanetti
392-1905
Anne Valliere
392-1909
Joe Halstead,
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
