Item - 2025.MM33.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8 and 9, 2025 without amendments.
MM33.17 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for the Future Saint Lawrence Toronto Public Library Branch - 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 October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Public Library by $3,000,000.00 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $3,000,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 245-285 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701360) secured towards capital facilities to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for capital improvements to the relocated Toronto Public Library Site - Saint Lawrence Branch as part of the Saint Lawrence Relocation and Expansion project (WBS Elements: CLB232-02) for the following purposes:
a. enhanced library programming space;
b. digital innovation hub/fabrication studio;
c. virtual interview rooms; and
d. other capital improvements to the new library.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-258959.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-259342.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM33.17 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.