The West Tower Renovation Project

 

(to see pictures from the project, please scroll down)

 

 

A Description of the Project

 

On Sunday June 22, the congregation voted to proceed with a major renovation project on the West Tower of the church building.  Significant deterioration of sections of the West Tower led the Board of Managers to undertake an extensive inspection and consultation process.

 

Bids were solicited from a number of reputable firms, and the estimates varied from $749,000 to $998,000. 

 

The following motions were presented to the congregation, and all were passed.

 

Motion 1:

 

That we proceed with the West Tower restoration project and that Don Bolton and Graeme Hepburn be empowered to enter into negotiations with the two lowest bidders, Colonial Restoration and Roof Tile Management, to obtain the best possible price.

 

Motion 2:

 

That we apply all the funds (estimated at $300,000) from the 2003 Capital Campaign to the West Tower restoration project, with the result that the completion of the King Street restoration and the renewal of the Chancel will have to be the subject of further congregational approval.

 

Motion 3:

 

That the Board of Managers recommend that the congregation approve the release of $275,000 (representing a portion of the Frances Clark legacy) by the Heritage Trust to assist with the funding of the West Toronto restoration project.

 

Motion 4:

 

That the Board be authorized to borrow up to $250,000 to complete the financing of the West Tower restoration project, to be secured by the guarantee of the Heritage Trust, and that steps be taken by the congregation at the earliest possible date to raise the funds to repay the borrowed amount.

 

As the project proceeds, we will seek to provide updates and pictures.