Item - 2026.MM39.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.5 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for the Heliconian Club - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
- 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 $30,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 48-58 Scollard Street and 1315-1325 Bay Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701290), secured for capital improvements, for the restoration of Heliconian Hall’s heritage woodwork at 35 Hazelton Avenue (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $30,000 be forwarded to the Heliconian Club upon signing of an undertaking by the Heliconian Club 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-284786.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-285639.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.5 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.