Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Street Haven at the Crossroads - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

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2025-12-16 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319, 321 and 323 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701209) for fire safety upgrades at 87 Pembroke Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that

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the $50,000.00 be forwarded to Street Haven at the Crossroads upon the signing of an Undertaking by Street Haven at the Crossroads to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

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Street Haven has been offering services to women seeking shelter, housing, healthcare and other essential services since 1965. Their work is feminist, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive to assist Toronto's most underserved women. They have requested $50,000.00 for one of their sites, Street Haven at the Crossroads, to allow for necessary fire upgrades to their building. Street Haven at the Crossroads, located at 87 Pembroke Street, provides life-saving and essential shelter services to society's most vulnerable women.

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This funding would provide important fire safety system upgrades that would increase the available space for shelter accommodation, bringing the second floor to meet the latest fire code and safety requirements, including audible and visual alarms to ensure accessibility and align with Toronto Shelter Standards, Accessibility Design Guidance, and the Ontario Building Code. Funding secured from 319 to 323 Jarvis Street "to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands" would be used to fund these fire upgrades.

Staff recommended

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319, 321 and 323 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701209) for fire safety upgrades at 87 Pembroke Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council

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direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to Street Haven at the Crossroads upon the signing of an Undertaking by Street Haven at the Crossroads to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

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