Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Improvements to the Gatineau Hydro Corridor - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

Funding Details: - $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028 (Source Account: XR3026-3700698) - $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 (Source Account: XR3026-3701178) This motion supports the continued transformation of The Meadoway into a vibrant, ecologically rich corridor that connects communities and natural spaces across Toronto. The proposed funding will: - restore native meadow habitat, enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife; - improve the public realm by installing rest areas and benches, making the space more inclusive and accessible for seniors, families, and people with disabilities; - encourage active transportation and outdoor recreation by improving the experience along the bicycle path, promoting walking and cycling; - deliver community benefits without increasing City debt, as the funding is fully sourced from developer contributions; and - advance key City strategies, including the Ravine Strategy, TransformTO climate action goals, and the Toronto Biodiversity Strategy. This initiative reflects a fiscally responsible and environmentally progressive investment in public space, responding directly to community needs while enhancing the livability and sustainability of Toronto's urban landscape.

Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701178), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, in the amount of $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 for the purpose of funding meadow habitat restoration work and public realm improvements including the installation of rest areas and benches at The Meadoway, within the Gatineau Hydro Corridor.