Item - 2021.MM35.44
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 14, 2021 without amendments.
MM35.44 - Urgent Authorization Needed to Release Section 37 Funds for Community Safety and Public Realm Improvements to Trolley Crescent - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $260,808 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 46 to 48 Power Street and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Waterfront Toronto for community safety and public realm improvements to Trolley Crescent. (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Waterfront Toronto upon the signing of a Delivery Agreement that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, and that outlines the scope of work, subject to terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, no later than August 15, 2021.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Urgent Authorization Needed to Release Section 37 funds for Community Safety and Public Realm Improvements to Trolley Crescent
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent because the immediate safety concerns of vehicular entry to Underpass Park, Waterfront Toronto is prepared to begin work implementing the approved design solutions as soon as funding is available. It is imperative this work be completed to provide community safety and ensure safe access to Underpass Park.