Item - 2021.MM35.3

City Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2021 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $205,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 871 to 899 College Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701124), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Ossington-Old Orchard Junior Public School (Cost Centre NP2161).

2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon.

3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Ossington - Old Orchard Junior Public School, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities.

5. City Council direct that the funds be used for: a new asphalt walkway around playing field for a run / walk / bike path around field; new sand pit; a new Inclusive and Accessible Playground; a Natural Play Area;  and upgraded basketball courts.