Item - 2019.MM6.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 16 and 17, 2019 without amendments.
MM6.25 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Community Matters Toronto for Mural Art on Bell Utility Boxes - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $7,500.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete five murals on Bell Boxes in various locations within Ward 11 (cost centre: NP2161), fully funded by the following developments:
a. $6,000 in Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 206 St. George Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500086); and
b. $1,500 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street (Source Account XR3026-3700836).
2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-132126.pdf
(April 16, 2019) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-132169.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Mike Layton be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Community Matters Toronto for Mural Art on Bell Utility Boxes
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent because the organization receiving the funding requires it to ensure we can meet the appropriate timelines around permissions from Bell, and to ensure the boxes can be painted in the coming season.