Item - 2026.MM40.33
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 without amendments.
MM40.33 - State of Good Repair at the Jarvis and Sherbourne Underpasses Within the Union Station Rail Corridor - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx, as required, to receive funds up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for the purpose of the City performing state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies at the Bridge Underpasses, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to receive a contribution of up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses delivered through the StreetARToronto program.
3. City Council authorize a one-time increase of $280,000 gross and $0 debt to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP426-02) for the purpose of ideating, developing, and delivering state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses.
4. City Council authorize a one-time transfer of $220,000 to Transportation Services’ deferred revenue account (220098) subject to the execution of a funding agreement with Metrolinx, for the purpose of future operating maintenance and upkeep of the Union Station Rail Corridor underpasses at Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street.
5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to enter into any necessary contracts, agreements, or arrangements in relation to the adoption of Parts 1 to 4 above.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-286347.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-286406.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
State of Good Repair at the Jarvis and Sherbourne Underpasses Within the Union Station Rail Corridor
Reason for Urgency:
This Matter is considered urgent as it involves time-sensitive third-party funding from Metrolinx tied to upcoming work along the Union Station Rail Corridor. Council authorization is required immediately to secure the funding and coordinate activities within scheduled construction timelines. Delay would risk loss of funding and missed implementation window.