Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 30 Tippett Road (South Lands), in Order to Fabricate and Install Branded Street Name Signs for the Downsview Neighbourhood - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza

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2025-05-21 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Signs and Markings Unit (CTP725-03) by $63,488.25 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Downsview neighbourhood, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from 30 Tippett Road (South Lands) (Source Account: XR3026-3701109), collected for public realm improvements in Ward 6.

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The Downsview Lands Community Voice Association and Councillor James Pasternak, in consultation with Transportation Services Division, have designed a decorative street sign to mark the boundaries of one of Toronto's most prominent neighbourhoods. The installation of these signs will enhance the attractiveness of the community for local residents and help commemorate the City's aviation heritage of the former Canadian Forces Base Downsview Airport for future generations.

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Approximately 375 decorative signs will be purchased and installed. The Motion seeks authorization to amend the 2025 Capital Budget of Transportation Services, to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds of $63,488.25, which shall be utilized to purchase and install branded street name signs for the Downsview Neighbourhood Improvement Area. Funds have been secured through Section 37 benefits from the development at 30 Tippett Road - South Lands, for the purpose of undertaking local area streetscape improvements in Ward 6. The funds have been received by the City from this development and the monies identified above have not been spent or remain uncommitted to satisfy this Motion.

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Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Signs and Markings Unit (CTP725-03) by $63,488.25 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Downsview neighbourhood, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from 30 Tippett Road (South Lands) (Source Account: XR3026-3701109), collected for public realm improvements in Ward 6.

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