Item - 2026.MM41.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.
MM41.1 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for the Common Table - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 11 to 25 Yorkville Avenue and 16 to 18 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701193), secured for community space, to upgrade the elevator at 162 Bloor Street West for the use of the Common Table (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $150,000 be forwarded to the Church of the Redeemer upon signing of an undertaking by the Church of the Redeemer 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-286714.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287195.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(May 20, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MM.New)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM41.1 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.