Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 1443 - 1451 Bathurst Street to Complete a Mural in Frankel Lambert Park - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

The artist is known for her signature graffiti art style, and for creating artwork which is reflective of the culture and diversity of the neighbourhood in which the art is based. Frankel-Lambert Outreach Committee represents residents from four housing cooperatives, Toronto Community Housing residences, a seniors' residence, and private homes that surround Frankel-Lambert Park. This year, Frankel-Lambert Outreach Committee and the Fred Dowling Housing Co-op are working with the original artist to expand the mural into a section of wall which is currently bare and frequently vandalized. In light of COVID-19, the intention of the mural is to provide neighbourhood beautification and a message of positivity and community togetherness. Section 37 funds have been secured and received from the development at 1443, 1445, 1451 Bathurst Street and 501 St. Clair Avenue West for public art and beautification and street enhancement projects. The use of the funds for the Frankel-Lambert mural from this development is consistent with the purpose for which the funds have been secured and complies with the Council approved Section 37 Guidelines. Prior to the funds being released from the City, the Fred Dowling Housing Co-op will be required to sign an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

2. City Council forward the $1,500.00 to Fred Dowling Housing Co-op, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.