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Future Plans for Former Site of Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School. Community Information Meeting Hosted by the Toronto Catholic District School Board Thursday, November 6, 2008. Overview .
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Future Plans for Former Site of Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School Community Information Meeting Hosted by the Toronto Catholic District School Board Thursday, November 6, 2008
Overview • The TCDSB has taken steps to declare portions of the property at 21 Panorama Court as surplus to the needs of the Board • Building • Limited Parking to be negotiated • Tennis courts to the north (0.81 acres) • This will enable the Board to enter into negotiations for the sale or lease of these properties • St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School will remain open and St. Andrew Catholic Church has expressed interest in a portion of the site 1
Long Term Accommodation Plan • The Board has developed a Long Term Accommodation Plan that recommends the following for the site • “Establish ‘Community Hub’ at existing Father Henry Carr, consult with St. Andrew, local parish and City.” • Approved ‘in Principle’ by Board March 27, 2007 • Extensive community consultation • Final approval by Board December 10, 2007. 2
Education Act and Board Process • Board must declare the property is not required for its purposes by adopting a resolution pursuant to section 194 (3)(a) of the Education Act • Board must make a decision of the method of disposition • Board must deal with the rights of the RCEC under the Expropriations Act • RCEC has a statutory first right of refusal to re-acquire the portion of the lands expropriated by the Board • Surplus properties must be offered for lease and/or sale, in accordance with “Ont. Reg. 444/98”. Board cannot accept an offer to lease or purchase prior to the expiration of 90 days after the day the proposal is issued. 3
Education Act and Board Process • Should an offer to purchase and/or lease be received, in compliance with the Regulation, by one of the preferred agencies, the Board must proceed with the disposal of the property with that party. If no formal offers are received, in compliance with the Regulation, the Board may proceed with the disposition of the property on the open market. 4
Education Act and Board Process • Disposal of surplus properties in accordance with TCDSB “Disposal of Surplus Real Property Policy R.08.” • Board approval required for all final sale and/or lease of surplus properties. 5
Ontario Regulation 444/98 List of Circulated Public Agencies under the Regulation (in order of priority) • Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre Sud • Toronto District School Board • Conseil Scolaire de District Centre-Sud-Ouest • English Colleges/Institutes • French Colleges/Institutes • Universities • City of Toronto – Chief Administrative Officer • Ontario Realty Corporation • Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada • Ontario Minister of Education 6
Enrolment of St. Andrew and surrounding Elementary Schools *St. Andrew is scheduled for a daycare facility and St. Stephen is scheduled for an 8 room addition as part of the current Capital Program 8