Item - 2025.MM28.32
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 26 and 27, 2025 without amendments.
MM28.32 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Casey House for Accessibility Improvements - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
- 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 Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,993.81 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 159 Wellesley Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700822) for the renovation of Casey House (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $50,993.81 be forwarded to Casey House upon the signing of an Undertaking by Casey House to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and Casey House.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-253880.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-254104.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM28.32 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.