Item - 2026.MM39.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.4 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society for Upgrades to Affordable Housing - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
- 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 $555,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments:
a. 86-100 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700154) in the amount of $9,800, secured for climate-smart affordable housing;
b. 1, 3 Sultan Street, 11 St. Thomas Street, and 76 to 98 Charles Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700004) in the amount of $110,000, secured for climate-smart affordable housing; and
c. 717 Church Street and 85, 89, 93 and 97 Collier Street (Source Account: XR3206-3701409), in the amount of $435,200, secured for affordable housing initiatives,
to be utilized for capital upgrades to affordable housing at 138 Pears Avenue, 25 Leonard Avenue and City-owned 877 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $555,000 be forwarded to St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society upon the signing of an Undertaking by St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-284492.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285618.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.4 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.