Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 231 College Street, to fund the creation and installation of a Heritage Plaque at Central Technical School Commemorating the life of Sam Richardson - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

In 1934, he represented Canada at the British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) in London, England where he won both gold and silver medals. In 1935, he jumped 24',11'' in the broad jump, setting a Canadian outdoor record that remained unbeaten until 1965. Richardson was a member of the Canadian 1936 Olympics team in Berlin, in Nazi Germany. His participation, along with that of another young black Canadian athlete, Phil Edwards, was both controversial and courageous. In Berlin, Richardson befriended and competed against American Jesse Owens in the 4x100 metre relay race. He also took part in the triple and long jump competitions. Returning to Toronto, Richardson pursued a successful career at the CBC as a set builder. He was inducted in to the Canadian Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 1978 and mentored young athletes throughout his life. He passed away in 1989. The enacting By-law for the development at 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street states that 3 years following the date of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the monies may be redirected at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, toward a range of local community benefits including heritage related improvements in the vicinity of the lot. The By-law came into full force and effect on July 9, 2015 and the three years have passed. Accordingly, the funds that have been secured from the development at 231 College Street can now be used for heritage related improvements in the vicinity of the site. As Heritage Toronto is a directly funded City agency and not considered an "outside party", no undertaking is required to be signed by Heritage Toronto governing the use of the funds and financial reporting.