Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to The 519 for Capital Improvements - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

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2025-03-26 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2025 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $133,564.14, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from 600 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500100), secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre (NP0235). 2. City Council

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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 519 Community Centre.

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I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to The 519 for capital improvements to their locations at 519 Church Street. As part of a review of existing section 37 accounts, it was discovered there was money available to be provided to The 519, and in conversation with them they identified projects that this money could support. The 519 is working on three projects to complete in 2025 as part of their capital work.

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The first is security system upgrades, including upgraded cameras, panic buttons and other security improvements. The second is a building resiliency facility audit which would examine facility systems to identify priority plans for enhanced resilience related to climate impacts. Third, The 519 has a project to redesign, upgrade and retrofit the lobby front desk area to improve community accessibility, safety and achieve community well-being objectives. Funds were secured from the development at 600 Jarvis Street, specifically secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre. The release of these funds would help pay for these noted improvements and allow the 519 to potentially review additional projects for future years.

Staff recommended

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2025 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $133,564.14, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from 600 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500100), secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre (NP0235).

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2. 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 519 Community Centre.

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