Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Toronto District School Board towards Additional Streetscape Improvements at Church Street Junior Public School - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

The fencing and gates located along the north side of the grounds, as well as the northern stretch of the school property on Mutual Street are currently chain link and upgrading this remaining portion would represent a comprehensive improvement and take advantage of imminent construction. Council approved Implementation Guidelines for Section 37 provide state that: Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution. Capital improvements to the Church Street Junior Public School's street edge space would comply with the Section 37 Agreement and the Council approved Guidelines. Prior to receiving the funds, the Toronto District School Board will be required to sign a Community Access Agreement which will contain provisions governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and access to the playground at the school. The Community Access Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the local Councillor.

355 Church Street secured for local street and/or park improvements in the immediate area of the lot in the amount $189,687.42 (Source Account: XR3026-3700687) 2. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements at Church Street Junior Public School for a term of twenty years, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Community Planning staff and Transportation Services staff. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed the Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, drawn up in consultation with the Ward Councillor.