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Home My WebLink AboutADMIN-25-97 REPORT $3 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICH'ALITY OF CLARIIVGTON REPORT Meeting: COUNCIL MEETING Date: JUNE 9, 1997 Report #: ent--nN_25.~pile #: - Subject: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE i=ae# r/~-~E Res. #~~~ By-Law # ' ~2 S~ ~ t; o~ 3 ~ 06 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. THAT Report No. ADMIN-25-97 be received; and 2. THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion from Halminen Homes Limited, not to exceed $58,000.00; 3. THAT Council waive the Purchasing By-law 94-129, Section 5.06, FORTHWITH; and 4. THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule A be approved authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. 1.0 BACE;GROUND: 1.1 During the 1997 Capital Budget, Council approved the modification of the former "pollution control plant" located on Liberty Street South immediately north of Highway #401 in Bowmanville. Staff were prepared to modify the existing brick building that remained on the site to house the Tourist Information Centre. The budget for modification of this site to accommodate this use was $175,000.00. 2.0 ALTERNATIVE: 2.1 Staff were advised on May 15, 1997 that the Nantucket Sales Pavilion located on Courtice Road is available for purchase. 2.2 Staff met with the Owners to discuss any interest that the Municipality has in the building. Staff were very pleased with the layout and furnishings and have had further discussions with appropriate agencies to determine if this building could be relocated to the former water pollution control plan. ~. 2.3 Staff have made submissions to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and have received approval in principle for the conceptual plan (Attachment No. 1) but will require CLOCA's full Board approval on Monday, June 16th, 1997. ••l2 o.P. F° ®.E~.~.E .~ b $EPORT ADMIN-25-97 •1 • l~ 9,1997 p 3fl BUDGET: 3. i Staff have reviewed all costs associated with the relocation of the building to the site and is detailed as follows: 1. Purchase of Building (including any applicable taxes) $ 58,000 2. Utility Servicing $ ~~~ 3. Moving Expenses (Building) Utilities, Police $ 12,000 4. Foundation Work $ 4,000 5. Site Work ~ `~+ 6. Bulding.Demolition $ ~+ 7. Professional Fees $ ~0> 8. Contingency $ 7,500 9. Good. and Services Tax (GST) ~ 1.200 Total ~164.2fl0 3.2 -The upset estimate for the purchase of the building is based on a bw7ding appraisal report which indicates a value of $59,600.00. 3.3 The Treasurer has reviewed the report and concurs with the reconunerulatisu-s. 4.0 TIMELINE: 4.1 If .Council approves the recommendations contained in this report, the following is a deliverable work schedule. June 16 CLOCA's approval . June 17-18 demolition of building June 19-23. foundationa/minimum site work June 23-25 building relocation June 27 site servicing June 30 open for public July 2-25 completion of site work 5.0 NANTUGKE'P SALES PAVH.ION: 5.1 The existing sales pavilion includes display area, office, reception, meeting area, washroom, storage, furnishings, including some office furniture, cabinetry, display counter, four flag poles, gas heat,.air conditioning and interior and exterior lighting. 5.2 A floor plan has been attached foryour information (Attachment No. 2). 5.3 The Ownerhas agreed to provide for a main sign 'Tourism Office" at their expense. 6.0 THE KAITLIN GROUP LIMITED: 6.1 Acxording to the Clazington Official Plan (Tourism Nodes &: Special. Policy Areas, page 79), The Baitlin Group,. in conjunction with their lands on the north side of Highway #2 in the area of Green Road shall enter into an agreement with the Municipality to construct a tourist information centre within the specaal policy azea one site noless thanfl.5 ha. in size,: In addition, the proponent shall convey said centre and kends to the Municipality €or a nominal fee exclusive of other Municipal requirements. ../3 ^~ p vo ... ' - REPORT Anlruly-zs-9~ . ~ , ~ i~ 6.2 At present there is no official agreement with The I{sitlin Group Ltd. and since in the opinion. of the Planning Deparhneat, that this development is five..to tcn years away, th€ ' ..recommendation is being put forth to negotiate for the Nantucket. Sales. Pavilion owned by Halminen Homes Limited to meet the immediate need of the Clarington Tourism 13ivision. 7.0 ALTERNATIVE: 7.1 If negotiations are not successful with the Owner of the Nantucret Sales. Pavilion, staff will proceed with the renovations of the former office building at the Water Control Follution Plant and will. provide a trailer in the interim to accommodate a Tourist Information Centre.. if permissable by C.L.O.C.A. Respectfiilly submitted, Frederick Horvath,. R.I).M.R., R.R.F.A. Property Manager FHsa Attachments Reviewed by, W. H. Stockwell,. Chief Administrative Ofilixr x>;rUx'1' 9i3 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: COUNCIL MEETING Date: JUNE 9, 1997 RepOR #: AT)MTN-25-97~1e #: Subject: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: File # Res. # _ By-Law # 1. THAT Report No. ADMIN-25-97 be received; and 2. THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion from Halminen Homes Limited, not to exceed $58,000.00; 3. THAT Council waive the Purchasing By-law 94-129, Section 5.06, FORTHWITH; and 4. THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule A be approved authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. 1.0 BACKGROUND: 1.1 During the 1997 Capital Budget, Council approved the modification of the former "pollution control plant" located on Liberty Street South immediately north of Highway #401 in Bowmanville. Staff were prepared to modify the existing brick building that remained on the site to house the Tourist Information Centre. The budget for modification of this site to accommodate this use was $175,000.00. 2.0 ALTERNATIVE: 2.1 Staff were advised on May 15, 1997 that the Nantucket Sales Pavilion located on Courtice Road is available for purchase. 2.2 Staff met with the Owners to discuss any interest that the Municipality has in the building. Staff were very pleased with the layout and furnishings and have had further discussions with appropriate agencies to determine if this building could be relocated to the former water pollution control plan. J 2.3 Staff have made submissions to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and have received approval in principle for the conceptual plan (Attachment No. 1) but will require CL,OCA's full Board approval on Monday, June 16th, 1997. ••~2 ...E °®` ~.~,. REPORT ADMIN-25-97 - 2 - 'JUNE 9, 1997 3.0 BUDGET: 3.1 Staff have reviewed all costs associated with the relocation of the building to the site and is detailed as follows: 1. Purchase of Building (including any applicable taxes) $ 58,000 2. Utility Servicing $ 23,500 3. Moving Expenses (Building) Utilities, Police $ 12,000 4. Foundation Work $ 4,000 5. Site Work $ 40,000 6. Building Demolition $ 8,000 7. Professional Fees $ 10,000 8. Contingency $ 7,500 9. Good and Services Tax (GST) 1200 Total 164 200 3.2 The upset estimate for the purchase of the building is based on a building appraisal report which indicates a value of $59,600.00. 3.3 The Treasurer has reviewed the report and concurs with the recommendations. 4.0 TIME LINE: 4.1 If Council approves the recommendations contained in this report, the following is a deliverable work schedule. June 16 CLOCA's approval . June 17-18 demolition of building June 19-23 foundations/minimum site work June 23-25 building relocation June 27 site servicing June 30 open for public July 2-25 completion of site work 5.0 NANTUCKET SALES PAVILION: 5.1 The existing sales pavilion includes display area, office, reception, meeting azea, washroom, storage, furnishings, including some office furniture, cabinetry, display counter, four flag poles, gas heat, air conditioning and interior and exterior lighting. 5.2 A floor plan has been attached for your information (Attachment No. 2). 5.3 The Owner has agreed to provide for a main sign 'Tourism Office" at their expense. 6.0 THE KAITLIN GROUP LIMITED: 6.1 According to the Clarington Official Plan (Tourism Nodes & Special Policy Areas, page 79), The Kaitlin Group, in conjunction with their lands on the north side of Highway #2 in the area of Green Road shall enter into an agreement with the Municipality to construct a tourist information centre within the special policy area on a site no less than 0.5 ha. in size. In addition, the proponent shall convey said centre and lands to the Municipality for a nominal fee exclusive of other Municipal requirements. ../3 REPORT ADMIN-25-97 - 3 - JUNE 9, 1997 6.2 At present there is no official agreement with The Kaitlin Group Ltd. and since in the opinion of the Planning Depaztment, that this development is five to ten years away, the recommendation is being put forth to negotiate for the Nantucket Sales Pavilion owned by Halminen Homes Limited to meet the immediate need of the Clarington Tourism Division. 7.0 ALTERNATIVE: 7.1 If negotiations are not successful with the Owner of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion, staff will proceed with the renovations of the former office building at the Water Control Pollution Plant and will provide a trailer in the interim to accommodate a Tourist Information Centre if permissable by C.L.O.C.A. Respectfully submitted, Frederick Horvath, R.D.M.R., R.R.F.A. Property Manager Reviewed by, W. H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer FH:sa Attachments MAY.,.22'971THU) 1853 BARRY'-BRYAN ASSOCIATES TEL~9056665256 P. 002 ATTACHMENT N0.1 TO REPORT NO. ADMIN-25-97 LIBEIRTY STREETS SOUTH J ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ' %~ v\ - a 9 0 r -T . - - -- - --- - ~ I ~i /i ~_~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~g ---- ~`~_ V I~ as.o' J- I 1 , I I I /_ / ~ • ~ ~ ' __~' ( f I - - ~ ~~ ~ I ' ` G I` I II l~~- T 29C W 9 ~ -- 2Ba,W 4 _ ~~ _~ \ \ ~as~~ \ \ 5 ~'~~ Mss ~ _~~ ~, ATT CHMENT N0.2 TO REPOftT NO. AOMIN-297 9 it '`~ ~~' ~f A~~l~ .7 1 1°44 - Gwfry diPuii k::~cra;os {199;) Llnu r ~~ ;~ r ,~ --~- ,r I~If m ~__"~ ~,~ ~~ ;~~ r I ~_---- i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 97- Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Halminen Homes, Courtice, Ontario for the purchase of the Nantucket Sales Pavilion. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington with the Corporation Seal, a contract between Halminen Homes and said Corporation. 2. THAT the contract attached hereto as Schedule "A" form part of this By-law. ., By-law read a first and second time this day of June, 1997. By-law read a third time and finally passed this day of June, 1997. Mayor Clerk