Toronto Heritage Fund Grant Application -

45 South Drive

 The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendations embodied in the following transmittal letter (May 4, 1998) from the Municipal Grants Review Committee:

 Recommendation:

 The Municipal Grants Review Committee on May 4, 1998, recommended to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and Council, the adoption of the attached report (March 31, 1998) from the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board, respecting the Toronto Heritage Fund Grant Application for 45 South Drive.

 The Municipal Grants Review Committee reports, for the information of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, having requested the Managing Director of the Toronto Historical Board to report to the Municipal Grants Review Committee: (a)on the scope of the Toronto Heritage Fund grants program;

 (b)providing a list of those who have received grants under this program, including commitments of all previously approved funds and whether such funds were spent; and

 (c)on the public=s knowledge of the program.

 (Communication dated April 23, 1998, addressed to the

Municipal Grants Review Committee from the City Clerk)

 Recommendation:

 The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on April 23, 1998, referred to the Municipal Grants Review Committee the attached report dated March 31, 1998, from the Acting Managing Director, Heritage Toronto, respecting the Toronto Heritage Fund Grant Application for 45 South Drive.

 (Report dated March 31, 1998, addressed to the

Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee from the

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board)

 Purpose:

 To assist the owner to complete necessary restoration to the exterior of this designated property with a grant from the Toronto Heritage Fund.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Funds are provided through the Toronto Heritage Fund.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that: (1)the Toronto Heritage Fund Application for 45 South Drive for a matching sum of up to $5,000.00 be approved;

 (2)the grant be conditional on the owner entering into a Restoration Grant agreement prepared by the City Legal Department in consultation with the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board; and

 (3)the owner ensure that the Board=s support for the project is suitably recognized.

 Background:

 This property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law No. 547-86, adopted by Toronto City Council on August 11, 1986.

 On September 18, 1997, Ms. Louise Mac Donald, Mac Donald Design Build Inc., acting for the owner of the property located at 45 South Drive, applied for a Toronto Heritage Fund grant for the restoration of the exterior of the building.

 Comments:

 The proposed work consists of cleaning and restoring exterior brick; restoration of the front door, including hardware and the door surround; and installing new copper eaves-troughs and down spouts. The estimated cost for the work is $20,000.00.

 Staff considers the proposed work necessary for the continued preservation of the property.

 Contact Name:

 Marisa Williams, Toronto Historical Board, Telephone: (416) 392-6827, ext. 240/Fax: (416) 392-6834.