Item - 2026.MM42.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.15 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto to Facilitate Construction of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $11,499.28 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1088 Progress Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700651), as authorized by By-law 1146-2025, to facilitate the construction and implementation of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $11,499.28 be forwarded to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto upon the signing of an undertaking by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto 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-288133.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288763.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM42.15 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.