Item - 2026.MM39.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.16 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for 2025 Participatory Budgeting Projects for Canary District, Corktown, and Distillery District 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 Lawren Harris Square Reimagining Project in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow of $680,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 241 Church Street secured for outdoor public realm and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701430), for the purpose of revitalizing the Lawren Harris Square;
b. create a new capital sub-project known as the Corktown Commons All Weather Ping Pong Table project in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow of $10,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 241 Church Street secured for outdoor public realm and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701430), for the purpose of increasing all season activities at Corktown Commons; and
c. create a new capital sub-project known as the Corktown Commons: Additional Seating project in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow of $10,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 241 Church Street secured for outdoor public realm and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701430), for the purpose of installing 10 park benches within Corktown Commons.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285151.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285646.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.16 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.