Item - 2026.MM39.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.15 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for 2025 Participatory Budgeting Projects for Bay Cloverhill, Bloor East, Church Wellesley and Upper Jarvis Neighbourhoods - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the 2026 Capital Budget for Parks and Recreation to:
a. create a new capital sub-project known as the Wellesley Magill Revitalization Project in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow of $250,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 59 Richmond Street East and 144 and 130 Church Street secured for outdoor public realm and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701221), for the purpose of revitalizing Wellesley Magill Park; and
b. create a new capital sub-project known as the James Canning Park Dog Off Leash Area Project in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow of $500,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 59 Richmond Street East and 144 and 130 Church Street secured for outdoor public realm and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701221), for the purpose of installing a new Dog Off Leash Area at James Canning Park.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285148.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285637.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.15 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.