Item - 2026.MM41.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.
MM41.2 - Authorization to Reallocate Section 37 Funds from Royal Rouge Tot Lot Park Improvements to the Dogs Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to:
a. reduce the project cost and 2026 cash flow of $200,000 funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) of the “Royal Rouge Tot Lot Park Improvements”; and
b. increase the “Dogs Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard” project with project cost and cash flow of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) for the purpose of delivering a new park, including a dogs off-leash area and associated site improvements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-286715.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287203.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 MM41.2 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.