Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 390 to 440 Dufferin Street and 41 Alma Avenue to Transportation Services for boulevard, roadway and safety improvements on Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

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2023-05-10 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services by $300,000.00 fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development 390 to 440 Dufferin Street and 41 Alma Avenue secured for community improvements (Source Account: XR3026- 3701238), categorized as Service Improvement and Enhancement, for the design and

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construction of boulevard, roadway and safety improvements on Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue, north of Queen Street West (Cost Centre: CTP419-02)

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City staff have completed the design for the reconstruction of Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue, north of Queen Street West (formerly the "Dufferin Jog"). This project is an important capital improvement project for the City and residents. The design is a reflection of community expectations generated following the completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in 2010. With elimination of the Dufferin Jog in 2010, Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue were no longer required to accommodate all through traffic movement between Dufferin Street and Queen Street East.

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The proposed design widens the pedestrian boulevard area, narrows the roadway, improves accessibility and road safety, and incorporates cycling infrastructure and boulevard greening. Project delays combined with significant construction inflation over the past few years has resulted in bids for construction contract award rising significantly above previous expectations, and higher than the budget available for this project. Transportation Services and City Planning have identified $300,000 available in S37 funds from the development at 390 to 440 Dufferin Street and 41 Alma Avenue. This funding will help offset the project budget shortfall and would enable staff to proceed with awarding the contract for the Peel / Gladstone project. This request is urgent as the release of Section 37 funds is required to ensure this project can be tendered and construction completed in 2023.

Staff recommended

Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services by $300,000.00 fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development 390 to 440 Dufferin Street and 41 Alma Avenue secured for community improvements (Source Account: XR3026- 3701238), categorized as Service Improvement and Enhancement,

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for the design and construction of boulevard, roadway and safety improvements on Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue, north of Queen Street West (Cost Centre: CTP419-02)

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