North Side Aylesworth Avenue - Former Scarborough

Transportation Corridor, Declaration as Surplus

(Scarborough Bluffs - Ward 13)

 The Corporate Services Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (June 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

 Purpose:

 To obtain Council authority to declare surplus to City requirements the property described in this report.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Revenue will be generated from the eventual sale of these lands.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)City Council declare as surplus to City requirements the property described as Part of Lots 147 and 148, Registered Plan No. 1964, Scarborough;

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to give notice to the public of the lands declared surplus;

 (3)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to offer the subject property for sale, at market value, through a public offering; and

 (4)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 The subject property is located on Aylesworth Avenue in the former City of Scarborough. It was acquired in connection with the Scarborough Transportation Corridor by Council's adoption of Clause No. 5 of Report No. 7 of the Roads and Traffic Committee on April 21, 1959, for $3,500.00. The property, which was acquired by negotiation, consisted of a parcel of vacant residential land. It has remained unchanged since.

 Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 Description of Lands:

 Subject Property:Part of Lots 147 and 148, Plan 1964.

Location:North side of Aylesworth Avenue, between Birchmount Road,

and Kennedy Road, former City of Scarborough.

 Dimensions:9.14 metres by 33.53 metres (30ft. By 110ft.)

 Lot Area:306.6 square metres (3,300 sq.ft)

 Improvements:Vacant land.

 Property Canvass:

 A poll was undertaken to determine if there exists any municipal interest in retaining this property and no interest was expressed in this parcel of land.

 Conclusions:

 This property is not required for municipal purpose and should be declared surplus and offered for sale.

 Contact Name:

 Dave Holland, Manager, Planning and Control; (416) 392-4827; Fax No: (416) 392-4828;

E.Mail address: dholland@city.toronto.on.ca

 (A copy the location map attached to the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of Council with the June 22, 1998, agenda of the Corporate Services Committee, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)