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Release of Section 37 Funds for Upkeep of the Zhong Hua Men Chinese Archway in Ward 14 - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
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The decision
2022-04-06 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the transfer of $27,426 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund collected from the development at 90-100 Broadview Avenue (Source Account: XR3026- 3700348) to the Chinese Archway Reserve Fund (XQ4220) for future Archway maintenance.
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As the city filed it
This Motion seeks to provide resources to the Zhong Hua Men Chinese Archway Reserve Fund to assist with ongoing maintenance costs associated with the upkeep of this iconic landmark and beautiful gateway to East Chinatown. The archway located at Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East which was officially opened in the fall of 2009 is a joint project between the City of Toronto and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (East Toronto).
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The Toronto Parking Authority provided the land and the construction management for the archway. Countless other supporters, notably Bridgepoint Health, donated both cash and materials toward the project. A hallmark of Chinatowns around the world is a gate based on traditional Chinese architecture known as 'Paifeng' a custom of building archways to honour and commemorate the great achievements of ones ancestors. The archway is engraved with messages of goodwill and wisdom and is adorned by two stunning marble lion statues each weighing three tons that were donated by The People's Republic of China. The lions are a tribute to Chinese art, culture, and the contributions of the Chinese community to the vitality of this neighbourhood and the City of Toronto. The Zhong Hua Men Chinese Archway is a testament to Toronto's commitment to honouring diversity and to recognizing the many contributions made to our City and country by the Chinese community. This Motion proposes to provide a total of $27,426 of Section 37 funds secured from the development at 90-100 Broadview Avenue specifically secured and collected for the contribution to the Chinese Archway Reserve Fund.
Staff recommended
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the transfer of $27,426 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund collected from the development at 90-100 Broadview Avenue (Source Account: XR3026- 3700348) to the Chinese Archway Reserve Fund (XQ4220) for future Archway maintenance.
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