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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: April 11, 2022 Report Number: CSD-008-22
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
George Acorn, Director of Community Services
Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#:
By-law Number:
Former Camp 30 Site – Cafeteria Building
Recommendations:
1.That Report CSD-008-22 and any related communication items, be received;
2.That Council direct staff to put in place interim measures to secure the Cafeteria
Building, to mitigate risk and further deterioration or damage to the structure;
3.That funds, not to exceed $100,000, be approved for the completion of the
necessary interim measures;
4.That funds received as a contribution to the preservation of the Cafeteria Building be
used to cover these costs;
5.That the funds be drawn from the General Municipal Reserve Fund; and
6.That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-008-22 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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Report Overview
In this report staff are seeking approval from Council to provide funds to implement interim
measures for the recently acquired approximately 2-acre parcel of land, including the
Cafeteria Building, on the former Camp 30 site. The interim plan would help to mitigate
further vandalism, damage, and deterioration of the building, until such time as a permanent
plan is developed for the preservation of the building, by the Jury Lands Foundation.
As the property and remaining buildings have been vacant for some period of time, they
have been subjected to significant vandalism and damage. With the Cafeteria Building now
in municipal ownership, staff are recommending measures be put in place to better secure
the building and minimize further damage and deterioration.
1. Background
1.1 In December 2021, the Municipality completed a land acquisition with Lambs Road
School Property Ltd., for an approximately 2-acre property, including the Cafeteria
Building, on the site of the former Camp 30. This transaction included a financial
contribution made to the Municipality, for the preservation of the property.
1.2 The long-term plan is for the Jury Lands Foundation to assume responsibility from the
Municipality for the restoration of the Cafeteria Building. In the interim, the Municipality
will be responsible for the building and associated property.
1.3 Following the transfer of the building and property in December 2021, staff visited the
site to complete an exterior visual review of the building. Although difficult to confirm, it
did appear that vandalism and damage continues to occur to the building. It was also
noted that components of the structure are in bad condition and in need of immediate
attention.
2. Proposed Interim Measures
2.1 Subject to approval of these funds, staff will work with a structural engineering firm to
identify interim measures that can be completed to mitigate any further damage to the
structural integrity of the building. They will also assist in estimating the associated cost
of this work.
2.2 Staff will also address the ongoing concern with vandalism and unauthorized access
into the building. This will likely result in the installation of perimeter fencing that will
make access to the building difficult. As Public Works will commence grass
maintenance on the acreage around the building this spring, a gate for authorized
access will be installed.
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2.3 We have been advised that additional security measures including video surveillance
have been used in the past. Staff will investigate this and will work with our security
monitoring company to assess the effectiveness of the use of remote video and other
appropriate components.
3. Financial Information
3.1 The request for funding is based on a rough estimate of costs that include the following
components:
Component Estimated Cost
Preliminary Structural Assessment $ 10,000
Building Stabilization Work 50,000
Perimeter Fencing and Security 25,000
Total Estimated Cost $ 85,000
3.2 Due to the level of uncertainty regarding the extent of building stabilization work, staff
are seeking approval of an amount up to $100,000 to complete this work.
3.3 The $100,000 payment that was received from the former owner has been allocated to
the General Municipal Reserve Fund. The purpose for these funds is to provide for the
maintenance and security of the property. As such, staff are recommending the funds to
complete this work be drawn from the General Municipal Reserve Fund.
4. Concurrence
4.1 This report has been reviewed by the Director of Legislative Services and the Director of
Financial Services/Treasurer who concur with the recommendations.
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5. Conclusion
5.1 It is respectfully recommended that Council approve funds, not to exceed $100,000,
from the General Municipal Reserve Fund to enable staff to complete a structural
assessment of the Cafeteria Building, complete remedial work to safely secure the
building and to prevent further deterioration until such time as a long-term plan for
revitalization of the building is determined.
Staff Contact: George Acorn, Director of Community Services, 905-623-3379 ext. 2502 or
gacorn@clarington.net .
Attachments:
Not Applicable
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Marilyn Morawetz, Chair
Jury Lands Foundation