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May-17-2011-CBC-Toronto poised to regain Casa Loma control
Casa Loma, which is owned by the city, has been operated by the Kiwanis since 1937. (Wikimedia Commons)
CBC News
Published on May 17 2011
The City of Toronto has agreed in principle to take back control of Casa Loma, the historic castle the Kiwanis Club has operated for almost three-quarters of a century.
The city, which owns the castle, has left its operation to the Kiwanis since 1937.
Under the proposed deal, the city will pay the club $1.45 million in exchange for certain artifacts and the right to nine trademarks associated with the castle, including the “Casa Loma” name and the term “Toronto’s Majestic Castle.”
The city will create a new corporation to oversee the operation of the site temporarily before it is turned over to a third party. Under the current plan, five city staff but no councillors will sit on the corporation’s board.
Council’s executive committee will vote next week on the … Read the rest
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May-16-2011 Globe and Mail – Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma
ELIZABETH CHURCH
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail
Published Monday, May. 16, 2011 12:00AM EDT
After three-quarters of a century, the Kiwanis Club is ready to let someone else worry about polishing the armour and sweeping the stables at Toronto’s Casa Loma. It has agreed to hand over operations of the city-owned tourist attraction in return for more than $1.4-million for the paintings, furniture and other artifacts and trademarks it will leave behind.
More related to this story
- Kiwanis rejects city’s demand to fire Casa Loma chair
- Council gives Kiwanis deadline on Casa Loma
- Feud brews over Casa Loma
The deal, to be presented next week to the city’s executive committee, would set up a new corporation and board to manage the rambling mansion and develop a long-term strategy for the five-acre site. If approved by council, the pact will be the latest twist in a years-long debate over how to make the most of the massive property that has struggled
… Read the rest
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May-16-2011 The Star – City to take over Casa Loma from Kiwanis Club
Article from the Toronto Star: City to take over Casa Loma from Kiwanis Club Published On Mon May 16 2011
Daniel Dale
Urban Affairs Reporter
The city has agreed to take control of Casa Loma from the Kiwanis Club, ending a prolonged power struggle with the charity that has run the struggling tourist attraction since 1937.
As part of a negotiated takeover agreement that must still be approved by council, the city will pay the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma $1.45 million for artifacts and trademarks such as the Casa Loma name. That amount is a $500,000 premium over the $950,000 the city already owed for the artifacts under a previous agreement.
The city plans to run the century-old facility for 12 to 18 months before turning it over to a third party, said economic development and culture general manager Mike Williams, who will likely become the new board chair.
The proposed
… Read the restMay-16-2011 Globe and Mail – Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma
ELIZABETH CHURCH
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail
Published Monday, May. 16, 2011 12:00AM EDT
After three-quarters of a century, the Kiwanis Club is ready to let someone else worry about polishing the armour and sweeping the stables at Toronto’s Casa Loma. It has agreed to hand over operations of the city-owned tourist attraction in return for more than $1.4-million for the paintings, furniture and other artifacts and trademarks it will leave behind.
More related to this story
- Kiwanis rejects city’s demand to fire Casa Loma chair
- Council gives Kiwanis deadline on Casa Loma
- Feud brews over Casa Loma
The deal, to be presented next week to the city’s executive committee, would set up a new corporation and board to manage the rambling mansion and develop a long-term strategy for the five-acre site. If approved by council, the pact will be the latest twist in a years-long debate over how to make the most of the massive property that has struggled
… Read the rest
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Staff report for action on Casa Loma Transition May 9/11
STAFF REPORT
ACTION REQUIRED
Casa Loma Transition
Date: May 9, 2011
To: Executive Committee From: General Manager of Economic Development and Culture
Wards: All Reference Number:
SUMMARY
The City owns Casa Loma, but it was managed since 1937 by the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma (KCCL). The 1997 Casa Loma Restoration Master Plan to restore the exterior of the main building at Casa Loma cost $20 million and is nearing completion. In July 2007, Council approved the Strategic Vision and in July 2008 the City entered into a Management Agreement to manage Casa Loma through a joint board model. In July 2010 it became obvious that the model was not working as anticipated and a downturn in the economy and a number of financial challenges created a situation where implementation of the Vision was at risk. Council directed that the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture attempt to resolve the situation.Through a number of discussions, City staff and KCCL … Read the rest
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Trelawny Letters Consultation 2006-2011
Deputation-interview by Micheline Mc Kay, Arts Advocate Consultant for City Culture & Tourism- report to City Council. Re: Casa Loma Advisory Committee (CLAC) report.
Trelawny Howell,
Great grand Niece of Sir Henry & Lady Mary Pellatt- Casa Loma
1. History with project
As the Great grand niece of Sir Henry Pellatt who built Casa Loma in 1911-1914, I have always had a vested interest in the fate of Casa Loma.
In December 1999, I wrote to then Mayor Mel Lastman urging council to hold a public and open tender process to allow competition for the license of Casa Loma. The Kiwanis Club license was ending on September 30, 2001. The status quo prevailed with the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma (KCCL) license being extended for another five years to September 2006.
In the City’s licensing history for Casa Loma, there has never been a public ‘open tender’ democratic competitive process for Canada’s only landmark castle. The KCCL has had … Read the rest
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RADIO
Radio Coverage |
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 2011 May 27/11 |
640 AM Talk Radio Trelawny – John Oakley Show |
| 2011 May 24/11 |
Mayor Ford City Exec Com. Trelawny Deputation Casa Loma Transition |
| 2007 July12 |
CBC 99.1 FM Here and Now |
| 2007 July 11 |
640 AM Michael Stafford Show |
| 2006 June 05 |
CBC 1 – Disagreement over Kiwanis Branding |
| 2006 June 1 |
AM 640 Radio – Trelawny Interview with Mike Stafford |
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Oct-2010 Annex Gleaner – Howell defends her lineage
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City Council Videos Summary
2006 June12
City Hall Video – Public Deputations at City Hall with Trelawny speaking
2007 July18
City Council Debate Casa Loma’s Governance
1. Councillor.Mihevc.motions.deferral.mov
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