Fundraising - Playground Improvements, Hillcrest Community
Recreation Centre (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 23, 1999) from the
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To grant authority to the community group known as the Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory Committee, on behalf of the
City of Toronto, to seek private donations for improvements to the playground at the Hillcrest Community Recreation
Centre.
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 "Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory Committee", on behalf of
the City of Toronto, to seek private donations for improvements to the playground at the Hillcrest Community
Recreation Centre.
- the appropriate Civic officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto.
Background:
The Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory Committee, have been working with staff from the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism Department, and Councillors John Adams and Ila Bossons, to develop a plan for the redevelopment
of the playground at the shared use site between the Toronto District School Board and the City of Toronto, of the Hillcrest
Community Recreation Centre. The Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory 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 Hillcrest Community Recreation Centre 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 ".....donations to Canadian Municipalities
are tax deductible."
Maintenance responsibilities for the playground is currently with the Toronto District School Board. It is understood by the
Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory Committee that all future maintenance to the new equipment and the playground will
be the responsibility of the Advisory Committee.
Conclusion:
That the Playscape 2000 Citizen's Advisory Committee be given authorization to fundraise for this project at the Hillcrest
Community Recreation Centre.
Contact Name:
Mario Zanetti, 392-1905
Anne Valliere, 392-1909
