Item - 2026.MM42.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.23 - Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds and Agreement with STEPS Public Art to Advance Utility Box and Picnic Bench Beautification in Liberty Village - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
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 $55,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 125 Western Battery Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500012), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art for installation of murals on 12 utility boxes and 2 picnic benches in the Liberty Village neighbourhood (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $55,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288198.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288764.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM42.23 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.