Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West to Community Matters Toronto for Mural Art on Bell Utility Boxes in the New Toronto Area - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

- Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature. - Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage. - Provides income and opportunities for local artists. Eight Bell utility boxes have been identified throughout the New Toronto area in Ward 3, by the New Toronto Ratepayers Association and Councillor Grimes and approved for mural installations by Bell Field Services. Section 37 funds have been secured and received from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard for the purposes of public initiatives in the New Toronto area. The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 3. The Bell Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2021 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto. The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $12,000 of Section 37 funds from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard to Community Matters Toronto to provide one-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on eight Bell utility boxes in the New Toronto area of Ward 3.

2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.