Item - 2021.MM37.11

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following:

1.  City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $62,988.27 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Blake Street Junior Public School, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the following developments:

a.  319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700372), in the amount of $35,619.62, secured for park purposes; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land; and

b.  319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700376), in the amount of $27,368.65, secured for public realm improvements; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land.

 
2.  City Council request staff from the Partnerships and Business Services Branch of 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 Blake Street 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.