February 15, 2000

Ms. Betty Henderson

Administrator - Economic Development

And Parks Committee

City of Toronto

Toronto City Hall

100 Queen Street West

Toronto, Ontario

M5H 2N2

Dear Ms. Henderson:

At its meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, the Commission received the attached presentation from Mr. W. Dawson, Superintendent, Service Planning and Monitoring, Toronto Transit Commission entitled, "2008 Toronto Olympic Bid - TTC Issues."

After hearing the presentation, the Commission approved the following resolutions:

1. That the Toronto Transit Commission recommend that:

· All TTC Capital costs must be covered:

· in co-operation with Federal and Provincial Governments

· added platform at Union Station

· accelerated elevator program

· accelerated long-term capital program for fleet acquisition; and

· All TTC Operating costs must be covered:

· TO Bid budget covers expected operating costs

· any excess costs the responsibility of City.

2. That the City ensure, that as part of the Olympic Bid process, the Transportation Plan be fully accessible and that any necessary capital projects to be undertaken by the Toronto Transit Commission are appropriately funded;

3. That the Commission formally request an opportunity to give the aforementioned presentation by Mr. Dawson to the Economic Development and Parks Committee at its special meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2000 concerning the 2008 Olympic Bid.

The foregoing is forwarded to the Economic Development and Parks Committee for information and consideration at its special meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2000.

Sincerely,

Vincent Rodo

General Secretary

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