FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

That the report entitled "Denison Street/Warden Avenue Guide Rail" dated July 7, 2003 be received; And that the installation of a guide rail on Denison Street, east of Warden Avenue at an upset limit of $57,500 inclusive of 8% PST and 7% GST ($55,500 inclusive of 8% PST and 3% GST) be approved; And that the funding for this project will be provided for from closed capital projects to be identified in the mid-year update on the status of capital projects; And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to implement the attached signage and pavement-marking plan; And that the funding for the signage and pavement-marking plan be absorbed within the Operations and Asset Management Operating accounts.

That Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, Designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of July 8, 2003; And that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to transfer such Town surplus property to the Region of York; And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on August 26, 2003, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to The Region of York for the lands known as Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082, Markham, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

That Council approve the Lease for 4561 Highway 7, Unionville, between the Town of Markham and Montessori School North, for a period of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2003 and to expire on June 30, 2008, including a one year option to terminate clause in favour of the Town and one five-year renewal option in favour of the Tenant; And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled "Delegated Award of Tender 125-T-03 Thornhill Community Centre Phase 1 - Seniors Centre" be received for information; And that in accordance with the Purchasing By-law 143-2000, clause 25(2), the CAO exercise his delegated authority to approve Tender 125-T-03, in consultation with the Thornhill Community Centre Addition Executive Steering Committee; And that a staff report be prepared for the Finance and Administrative Committee meeting in September regarding the Tender award.

That the deputation of Mr. Raymond Tam, President, Centre for Information & Community Services, regarding a request for sponsorship for their annual fundraising event, be received and

That the request for a letter of support from Heritage Champions for an extension to their hours of operation for the Hong Kong Races be denied (Schedule "A").

That the communication from Marketing Associates regarding a regional indoor children’s festival be received and