Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 1580 Avenue Road to Community Matters Toronto for Mural Art on Bell Utility Boxes in Eglinton-Lawrence - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza

Enhances residents' sense of community. 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. Nine Bell utility boxes in the area of Ward 8 between Avenue Road, Bathurst Street, Lawrence Avenue, and Highway 401 have been identified. 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 8, however, all artists are welcome to submit an application. The Bell Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 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 $13,500 of Section 37 Funds from the development at 1580 Avenue Road to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 9 Bell utility boxes in Ward 8.

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