Naming of a Park to Commemorate

Detective Constable William Hancox

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November 30, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

To inform Scarborough Community Council of the progress of implementing City Council's agreement, in principle, to the naming of a park to honour the late Detective Constable William Hancox.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There is no City funding required.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Scarborough Community Council and City Council approve the naming of a park in East District, in Port Union Village Community, to honour the late Detective Constable William Hancox. The park location is at the south-east corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgeport Drive, Municipal Address - 101 Bridgeport Drive, Property Description: Block 525, Plan 66M-2292, Part of Lot 1, Concession D. Please refer to Appendix "A". The park sign will state:

Bill Hancox Park

Port Union Village Community

The sign will be in accordance with the design guidelines for signage. These guidelines are presently under review. The letters indicating "Bill Hancox Park" will be prominent and larger than the rest of the lettering on the sign.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Subsequent to the memorandum from Councillors Frank Faubert and Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek, Scarborough Community Council and City Council agreed, in principle, to the naming of a park in the Hancox Family's community to honour and commemorate the late Detective Constable William Hancox.

In accordance with approved criteria, the staff met with Mrs. Kim Hancox, stakeholders of this project and the community.

The consensus emerging from this consultation is that the park located at the south-east corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Bridgeport Drive, Municipal Address - 101 Bridgeport Drive, Property Description: Block 525, Plan 66M-2292, Part of Lot 1, Concession D, is the most appropriate for this purpose and that the name should be as follows:

Bill Hancox Park

Port Union Village Community

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Mrs. Kim Hancox, Councillors Frank Faubert and Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek, members of the community, Mr. Joe Pileggi, President, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, Mr. Val Silva, President, Port Union Village Community Association, Mr.KenPearson, President, Seven Oaks Community Association, Detective Sergeant Brian Ward and staff met on October 19, 1998, arranged distribution of flyers advising local residents of the proposal, arranged consultation meeting at Port Union Community Centre on October 27 and arranged telephone line as an opportunity for local residents to record their comments.

Conclusions:

There is a general overwhelming support for naming of the park to commemorate and honour the late Detective Constable William Hancox.

Contact Name:

Tom Tusek

Parks and Recreation

Telephone: 396-7377

Facsimile: 396-5399

E-Mail:tusek@city.scarborough.on.ca