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Toronto City Council · 2024-07-24 · 2024.MM20.18

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Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Toronto District School Board for Public Realm Improvements at Inglenook Community School - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

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2024-07-24 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $816,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street, secured for benefits to local streetscape and parkland improvements, for the purpose of providing one-time capital improvements to the Toronto District School Board for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved decorative fence along the perimeter of Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City.

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2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the fence at Inglenook Community School, for a term of 25 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and the Toronto District School Board. 5. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.

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Inglenook Community School is an important outdoor space, historical site and education facility in the Downtown East. Located at 19 Sackville Street, the Toronto District School Board has identified the need for capital investments on the site, primarily the property's fence along the east side of Sackville Street, north side of Eastern Avenue and south side of Virgin Place. This work provides an opportunity to invest in public realm enhancements that will highlight the site's history and welcome visitors.

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The decorative fence will feature panels of artwork designed in collaboration between students at Inglenook Community School and a local artist. It will also be outfitted with lighting to support enjoyment of the space throughout the year. Prior to receiving the funds, the Toronto District School Board will be required to sign a Community Access Agreement which will contain provisions governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and access to the playground at the school. The Community Access Agreement will be executed between the City and the Toronto District School Board, drawn up in consultation with the local Councillor.

Staff recommended

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $816,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street, secured for benefits to local streetscape and parkland improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), for the purpose of providing one-time capital improvements to the Toronto District School Board for streetscape improvements including the fabrication and installation of an improved decorative fence along the perimeter of Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City.

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2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the fence at Inglenook Community School, for a term of 25 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and the Toronto District School Board. 5. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.

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