Item - 2026.MM39.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.2 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Public Art at the Toronto Western Hospital - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the University Health Network for the installation of public art at the Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, in the atrium, an area accessible to the public (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments:
a. $2,163.00 from 399 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700292); and
b. $12,837.00 from 292 Dundas Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500251).
2. City Council direct that the $15,000.00 be forwarded to the University Health Network upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-284490.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285633.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.2 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.