Item - 2025.MM32.27
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23 and 24, 2025 without amendments.
MM32.27 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Ward 13 2024 Participatory Budgeting Projects for Cabbagetown Neighbourhood - New Street Benches for Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Programs on a one-time basis by $46,800 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the developments at 187-193 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701246), collected for streetscape improvements, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area for the installation of 25 benches within their catchment, with specific locations outlined in Appendix A, (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $46,800 be forwarded to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area 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 prominently recognized on the benches and in promotional materials, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-257539.pdf
Appendix A: List of Participatory Budgeting Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-257541.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-257645.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM32.27 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.