Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 355 Church Street to Family Service Toronto for Capital Improvements to their Ground Floor Social Enterprise at 355 Church Street - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

Having settled into its office space at 355 Church Street, Family Service Toronto is now focused on completing the fitout of the ground floor social enterprise which may house a Café for use by staff, clients, visitors and the general public as well as serve as an event space to be rented evenings and weekends. Family Service Toronto plans, by the start of 2020, to have the space open and animated so there is regular activity consistent with its role as a leading provider of community social services. Capital improvements funded by the Section 37 funds include the installation of a garage-type roll-up door to the sidewalk which allows the space to be open and inviting. Other improvements include capital improvements to the Cafe, accessible washroom and lobby doors, exterior illuminated signage, as well as infrastructure improvements for Wifi and music streaming. Section 37 funds have been both secured and received by the City from the development at 355 Church Street specifically for Family Service Toronto to fund capital improvements for their ground floor social enterprise, to be located on the lot. Of these funds, there currently remains sufficient funds for this Motion, which has not been spent or is committed. City Planning staff advise that the proposed purposes of the funds, as set out in the recommendations of this Motion, are in accordance with Council approved guidelines and protocols. Prior to receiving the funds, Family Service Toronto will be required to sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

2. City Council direct that the $179,135.87 be forwarded to Family Service Toronto, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.