Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds towards a Fire Fighters Burn Victim Care Centre at 641 Eglinton Avenue West - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin

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2026-03-25 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management to include a funding requirement of $2 million gross and $0 debt in the 2027 Capital Budget submission, fully funded from Section 37 funds obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. $1,651,027.12 from 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174) b.

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$348,972.88 from 39, 41 Roehampton Avenue and 50 Eglinton Ave East (Source Account: XR3026-3701067) for rehabilitation and heritage conservation work at City-owned 641 Eglinton Avenue to create a Burn Victim Care Centre.

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The City-owned building at 641 Eglinton Avenue West is a former Fire Hall most recently used by Metrolinx in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. Toronto Fire Fighters Charities Incorporated, the charitable arm of the Toronto Fire Fighters Union, has expressed interest in utilizing the space at 641 Eglinton Avenue West to provide a 'Home Away Program' for burn victims receiving treatment at Sunnybrook or The Hospital for Sick Children.

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Though 2024.MM24.16, Council approved direction to the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Toronto Fire Fighters Charities Inc. to lease 641 Eglinton Avenue West at a nominal cost for the "Home away Program" for rehabilitation and heritage conservation work at City-owned 641 Eglinton Avenue (former Fire Station 135, 1932) so it may be used to provide accommodations for burn and trauma survivors and their families. This motion authorizes the release of funds to Corporate Real Estate Management for rehabilitation and heritage conservation work at City-owned 641 Eglinton Avenue to create a Burn Victim Care Centre.

Staff recommended

Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management to include a funding requirement of $2 million gross and $0 debt in the 2027 Capital Budget submission, fully funded from Section 37 funds obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. $1,651,027.12 from 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174) b.

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