Item - 2018.MM44.36
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23, 2018 without amendments.
MM44.36 - Authorization to Release Section 37 funds from Various Developments for Community Engagement and the Design of Streetscape Improvements on George Street between Gerrard Street East and Shuter Street - by Councillor Kristyn Wong Tam, seconded by Councillor Lucy Troisi
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the 2018-2027 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by increasing total project costs of $504,374.51 gross, $0 debt, in 2018 on a one-time basis for the Neighbourhood Improvement Program (CTP418 – George Street Revitalization - Streetscape), to amend the scope of work and fees for the George Street Revitalization consultants to engage the Indigenous Place-Making Council and undertake community consultation, design and review proposals for streetscape improvements on George Street between Gerrard Street and Dundas Street as recommended in Item TE33.44; George Street Revitalization - Streetscape Plan; fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments:
a. 70 and 72 Carlton Street, secured for local parks and streetscape improvements in Ward 27, in the amount of $250,000 (Source Account: 220096); and
b. 200 Dundas Street East, 241-251 Jarvis Street and 280 George Street, secured for local streetscape, parkland and community services improvements within Ward 27, in the amount of $254,374.51 (Source Account: XR3026-3700795)
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-119008.pdf
(July 24, 2018) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Interim Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-119447.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM44.36 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.