Item - 2026.MM39.34
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.34 - Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds to Parks and Recreation for McNicoll Park Basketball Court Improvements - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2026–2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $500,000.00, with cash flows of $250,000.00 in 2026 and $250,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from the development at 47 Sheppard Square (Source Account: XR3028-4500038), secured for parks improvements in the ward, for the purpose of capital improvements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to take all necessary actions to deliver McNicoll Park Basketball Court improvement project by spring 2027.
3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute agreements with community partners to support enhancements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park, including appropriate recognition opportunities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and subject to satisfactory agreement terms.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285363.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285642.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.34 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.