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Opening comments - more at end. August 1, 1989 - NEWS RELEASE - From Mayor's office [ the date this sent out was not Aug. 1 - it is noted in the Mississauga News article dated Jul. 26, that the News Release was sent out before the rally ] Mississauga Mayor Clarifies City's Position on Bird Estate Contact: Arthur Grannum - Executive Assistant to the Mayor - 896-5067 Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, disturbed by recent media reports on the future of the Bird Estate in Mississauga, clarified the City's position on the issue today. "Articles printed in the media recently have presented a distorted view of the City's position," said Mayor McCallion. "I want to set the record straight on the issue." The tenants of the property, Brian and Lois Stevens, were given 120 days notice, as required in the lease, on June 15, 1989 to vacate the premises following a June 14 resolution by Council to demolish the building. The house was slated for demolition as part of the development of the property for a park site. The City has offered to assist the Stevens in locating other accommodation. "They have their proper notice and now they want to rescind their promise as clearly indicated in the lease,"' said Mayor McCallion. The decision to demolish was based on a staff report showing that the premises were in an unsafe and unacceptable condition. According to the terms of the lease, the City is obligated to make these repairs which affect the health and safety of the tenants. The tenants, who have leased the property on a month to month basis from the City since July 15, 1981, have been operating a cat sanctuary on the premises. This contravenes the City's animal control by-law that allows no-more than four animals to be kept on private property and is also contrary to their lease agreement. In addition, they have constructed a number of outbuildings on the property without notification to or approval from the City's Building section. - 2 - "The issue here is that the tenants have contravened City by-laws and their lease agreement, not whether the cat sanctuary is necessary," said Mayor McCallion. "Council whether must be consistent in its enforcement of our by-laws, especially when City property is involved. We cannot condone any citizen, ignoring the law." "The cat sanctuary has overshadowed the real issue - the enforcement of City by-laws." The Mayor is pleased to have received a call from Brian Denham of the Ontario Humane Society stating that they are interested in establishing a shelter In Mississauga to look after all animals, including wild animals. The Society closed its shelter operation in Mississauga when the City took over the Animal Shelter in October, 1984. "It is good news to hear they are reestablishing a shelter," said Mayor McCallion. - 30 -
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