Item - 2025.MM33.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8 and 9, 2025 without amendments.
MM33.8 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Improvements to the Gatineau Hydro Corridor - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
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 and Region Conservation Authority by $769,170.59 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by:
a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3700698), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor along the bicycle path near the Markham Road and Brimorton Drive intersection, in the amount of $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028; and
b. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701178), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, in the amount of $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 for the purpose of funding meadow habitat restoration work and public realm improvements including the installation of rest areas and benches at The Meadoway, within the Gatineau Hydro Corridor.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-258857.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-259338.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM33.8 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.