Item - 2025.MM28.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 26 and 27, 2025 without amendments.
MM28.19 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Henry “Box” Brown Heritage Plaque - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), secured for local streetscape improvements in the area designated Corktown Area of Special Identity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Henry "Box" Brown at Henry “Box” Brown Lane (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-253870.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-254103.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM28.19 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.