TORONTO — On Monday, Toronto Council agreed to express concerns about the condition of a local building with the county entity that has acquired the structure and was invited to the opening of a new recreational trail for the city.

Fourth Ward Councilman Greg Herrick said he’s seen broken windows in the former Cooper Hardware building at 300 Market Street and is concerned glass, brick and other material may fall from it onto pedestrians below.

“This is a major concern if these bricks start falling. It’s three stories high,” said Herrick.

Yellow police tape was placed along sidewalk around the building, which is at the corner of Market and North Third streets, after city officials expressed similar concerns last March.

Some said they have seen loose bricks fall from it while it’s also been reported to have a collapsing roof.

The Jefferson County Land Revitalization Committed had acquired the building with the intent of demolishing it.

Mayor John Parker has announced plans to create a small amphitheater on its 9,600 square foot lot, which is close to the Gazebo Commons where summer concerts currently are held.

But Council President Frank McEwen said he’s learned the county agency lacks the funds to raze the building.

He said its resources appear to be complicated by potential cuts to federal funding that may not be known until fall.

Councilman at large Mike Burkey suggested a 6 foot tall fence be placed around the building “to keep people totally away from it.”

Concerns were expressed about the city being held liable if falling debris from the building strikes someone on the sidewalk or street below.

Council instructed City Solicitor Craig Allen to send a letter to the Jefferson County Land Revitalization Committee expressing such concerns and requesting a response before council’s April 28 meeting.

In other business, council received an invitation from Hike Toronto, a volunteer group working to establish a series of recreational trails in and near the city.

J. David Core, the group’s president, said on June 6, the group will unveil a new trail tied to a historic event that occurred 90 years ago this week.

Core said the trail was once the main access to Toronto Union Cemetery before the extension of state Route 7 divided the city from its woodlands.

“The trail will honor Andy Lastivka and striking workers of the Kaul Clay pipe factory, who faced violent opposition in their fight for fair labor conditions,” he said.

Core said on April 17, 1935, Lastivka and others attempted to idle operations by non-union workers at the plant, which was on the city’s north end, and were met with gunfire from the company’s security personnel.

Lastivka was killed and and several others were wounded, an incident that was reported in the New York Times.

Core said Lastivka’s burial drew more than 1,000 mourners who ascended the road leading to the cemetery.

He said, “The Kaul Clay Riot remains a poignant symbol of the American labor movement’s turbulent history. The workers involved were local residents — fathers, sons, and neighbors — calling for fair pay and dignified conditions.”

“Every trail we build tells a story. This one tells a story of courage in the face of injustice,” said Core.

Members of the Lastivka family will join area officials, including local labor leaders, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Core said the ceremony also will include the unveiling of a historical marker at the site, adding there are plans for a brick and bronze monument to be completed for the 100th anniversary of the event in 2035.

Members of the Lastivka family are slated to join area officials, including local labor leaders, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. that day.

In other business:

• Council referred proposed increases for use of the city’s swimming pool and shelters to the joint recreation board comprised of representatives of the city and Toronto school board, with their final approval to be decided by council at its next meeting at 6 p.m. April 28 at City Hall.

A rise in electrical costs for the pool have been cited for the projected increases, which include a $10 hike for family passes and rental of the shelters and pavilion and a $5 hike for passes for seniors.

No increase for daily admissions is planned.

• City Services Director Linda Burkey advised she’s gotten an estimate of $2,500 from Cattrell Companies of Toronto to extend wiring from the poolhouse to the new shelter added last year.

She said staff with Travelers Boiler of Independence, Ohio has inspected malfunctioning boilers at the Karaffa Recreation Center and found leaking parts.

Burkey said city personnel are looking into whether they can repair the boilers themselves.