Item - 2022.MM42.35
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 6 and 7, 2022 with amendments.
MM42.35 - Entering into Encroachment Agreements with the University of Toronto to Accelerate the Implementation of District Energy Systems - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following:
1. City Council provide its support for an underground street crossing encroachment agreement with the University of Toronto.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Energy and Environment, the Toronto Transit Commission Board, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to accelerate the approval of the encroachment agreement so that the necessary renewable district energy piping construction can be completed as soon as possible, with efforts undertaken to accomplish this before track replacement begins on College Street in 2022.
3. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to enter into any agreements necessary to advance this project.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/mm/comm/communicationfile-148596.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:
Entering into Encroachment Agreements with the University of Toronto to Accelerate the Implementation of District Energy Systems
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as it seeks to expedite the approvals process and advance this project without delay.
That:
1. City Council amend Recommendation 2 to now read as follows:
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Energy and Environment, the Toronto Transit Commission Board, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to accelerate the approval of the encroachment agreement so that the necessary renewable district energy piping construction can be completed prior to planned 2022 Toronto Transit Commission track replacement on College Street as soon as possible, with efforts undertaken to accomplish this before track replacement begins on College Street in 2022.