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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 18-04
Date: June 7, 2004
From:
Stephen Reynolds
Division Head, Culture & Recreation
Subject:
Museum Program Centre
- Request to Ministry of Transportation for Donation of Heritage Building
- File: CO3000
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 18-04 regarding the Museum Program Centre be received, and
That Council formally requests that the Ministry of Transportation make
arrangements for the donation of the farmhouse at No. 3810 Balsam Road, Part
Lot 5, Concession 6 to the Pickering Museum Village, and
That Council request that the Ministry consider a financial contribution in support
of the City of Pickering undertaking the relocation and preservation of this
heritage structure, and
4. That staff be authorized to enter into an appropriate acquisition agreement
respecting the building, and
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That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given the authority to
give effect thereto.
Executive Summary:
Ontario Ministry of Transportation staff contacted the City concerning a heritage
dwelling at 3810 Balsam Road, scheduled for demolition due to the planned extension
of Hwy. 407. Staff have determined that this farmhouse could be moved to the
Museum and adaptively reused as a program center.
The Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee, Pickering Museum Village
Foundation and staff recommend Council formally request that the Ministry donate the
farmhouse at No. 3810 Balsam Road, and if possible, assist the City in its relocation
and preservation through a financial contribution.
Repor~ OES 18-04 Date: June 7, 2004
Subject: Museum Program Centre Page 2
- Request to Ministry of Transportation for Donation of Heritage Building
Financial Implications:
A total of $380,000 has been approved in the 2004 Museum Capital Project (Account
#2744-6149) for the Museum Program Center - Phase 1, $190,000 as the City share of
funds to match $190,000 raised by the Pickering Museum Village Foundation. The cost
of relocating the building to the Museum have been estimated by the City's consultant
as being comparatively economical, and in the order of $50,000.
Background:
The City of Pickering and the Pickering Museum Village are undertaking the
establishment of a new Program Centre at the Pickering Museum Village, in order to
replace currently inadequate facilities.
The City of Pickering has previously requested that the federal government donate and
relocate the Winger House (Part Lot 32, Concession 7). In order for the City to acquire
the Winger House, federal government staff advised they are required to complete a
comprehensive process for the disposal of federally owned, surplus real property.
Federal government staff have been generally supportive however the timeline to
complete the process is indefinite. The estimated costs of relocation are very high and
no significant financial assistance appears possible. Construction details, obstruction in
· the travel route, length of routing and masonry construction make the relocation of the
Winger House an expensive proposition.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation subsequently contacted the City concerning a
heritage dwelling at 3810 Balsam Road, scheduled for demolition for the 407 extension.
Staff expressed interest and have determined that this farmhouse could be adapted for
use as a program centre. The preliminary feasibility study estimated that the costs to
relocate this building to the Pickering Museum Village would be approximately $50,000,
exclusive of final construction. The building's present location close to the Museum, as
well as its size and wood frame construction are factors which make this a more
economical project.
The Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee approved the following motion
related to the Museum Program Centre at its Thursday, May 6, 2004 meeting.
Motion
Moved by Bill Utton
Seconded by Charles Stinson
That the City of Pickerin9 negotiate with the Provincial Government on
acquiring and reiocatin9 the farmhouse located at 3810 Balsam Road
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Report OES 18-04 Date: June 7, 2004
Subject:
Museum Program Centre Page 3
- Request to Ministry of Transportation for Donation of Heritage Building
to the Pickering Museum Village to establish as a new Museum
Program Centre.
CARRIED
City staff met with Ontario Ministry of Transportation staff to discuss the process to
acquire the Balsam Road farmhouse. To initiate the process the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation require a Council resolution formally requesting the donation of the
farmhouse to the Pickering Museum Village. Ontario Ministry of Transportation also
require a formal agreement be entered into with the City for the acquisition of the
farmhouse. It is anticipated that the farmhouse would be available for relocation in late
Fall of 2004.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation staff are supportive of the removal and preservation
of the mid 19th century farmhouse over demolition.
A total of $380,000 has been approved in the 2004 Museum Capital Budget for the
Museum Program Centre (Phase 1). Council approved $190,000 as the City share of
funds to match the $190,000 raised by the Pickering Museum Village Foundation.
Acquiring this heritage building from the Provincial Government will allow the City, in
partnership with the Pickering Museum Village Foundation, to proceed with
Retaining an architect to design and prepare contract drawings for the
Museum Program Centre.
Relocating the Hotel, which is currently on the site of the Program Center.
Moving the heritage building and constructing the Museum Program Centre.
Attachments:
Location Map
Photo of Farmhouse, 3810 Balsam Road, Pickering.
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Report OES 18-04 Date: June 7, 2004
Subject: Museum Program Centre Page 4
- Request to Ministry of Transportation for Donation of Heritage Building
Prepared By:
Ste~3eu_~eynolds
Division Head, Culture & Recreation
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Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Building Official
Approved / Endorsed By:
Everett
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Council
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ATTACHMENT FOR
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PROPOSED RELOCATION OF FARMHOUSE
Cultura] Resource Documentation Repol:t
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6. East (front) elevation. The porch posts, handrail and steps have been modified.
7. Southeast corner of the residence from the drive.
Unterman McPhail Associates
f~eritage D. esource Managemem Consultants
September 2002