Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from Various Developments to Support Toronto Transit Commission Station Upgrades in Ward 11, University-Rosedale - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

On May 22, 2024, by TE13.3, ( https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.TE13.3 ), City Council unlocked these forgotten funds and allowed them to be put to some of the Toronto Transit Commission's many current priorities. This unlocking will become final and binding upon the expiry of the appeal period from TE13.3. After extensive consultations with affected communities and the Section 37 office, the Toronto Transit Commission wishes to proceed with capital upgrades at the Spadina and Dupont Stations to make these stations more attractive and welcoming and (in the case of Spadina) to promote reconciliation in an area of significant importance to Toronto's Indigenous communities. Increasing the visibility of Indigenous art and heritage in the Bloor-Spadina area is a priority for at least one of the abutting residents' associations and for local Indigenous organizations.

installation of Indigenous public art in the Spadina Station walkway; and b. tile upgrades to walls and floors at Dupont Station. Development Location Source Account (XR3026) Amount 86-100 Bloor Street West 3700153 $503,451.01 13-21 Balmuto Street 3700188 $219,735.67 4,6,8 St. Thomas Street, and 100-110 Charles Street West 3700641 $191,813.32