CAPITAL BUDGET PLANNING IN PARKS AND RECREATION

FOR 2000 AND BEYOND - Ward 28, York Humber.

Councillor J. Mihevc

(June 1, 1999)

Advising that the draft report on Recreation Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the York Area is continuing; that there are concerns that the report will eventually deal with one or two larger facilities, omitting some smaller Parks and Recreation projects that also need attention; and requesting that staff examine the merits of the following projects, including a capital budget-financing plan for each, and report back to the York Community Council prior to submissions by staff to the Budget Committee:

(1)an outdoor artificial rink attached either to the Phil White Arena or Humewood Community School;

(2)outdoor water play areas in Cedarvale Park and Bert Robinson Park;

(3)covered tennis courts at Cedarvale Park;

(4)a gymnasium on the second floor of the new bocce courts at Fairbank Park;

(5)an indoor public swimming centre at Fairbank pool;

(6)a co-venture with the school boards regarding the improvement of playground equipment at St. John Bosco, St. Nicholas, St. Alphonsus and Rawlinson school;

(7)new playground equipment at Humewood Park; and

(8)opening up of Graham Parking by purchasing a few nearby homes.