Item - 2025.MM35.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16 and 17, 2025 without amendments.
MM35.19 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Buddies in Bad Times - 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 December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $524,447.73 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 89, 97 and 99 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701195), collected for capital improvements in the vicinity, for transfer to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) for capital improvements to the building at 12 Alexander Street, including accessibility, safety, and theatrical space upgrades (NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $524,447.73 be forwarded to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) upon the signing of an Undertaking by the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-261040.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-261162.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM35.19 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.