Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Huron Street Garden - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

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The decision

2026-03-25 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new capital project "Huron Street Garden Improvements" with cash flow commitment of $57,263 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR3026-3700837) for the purpose of asset improvements at the Huron Street Garden, also known as Lillian H. Smith Park.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

In 2015, $50,000 of Section 37 funds in Ward 11 were earmarked for improvements to the Huron Street Garden at 180 Huron Street, now called Lillian H. Smith Park. It is appropriate to put these funds to work by improving the Huron Street Garden/Lillian H. Smith Park, including: a. a shed to support the community garden; b. a picnic table on a concrete pad; c. three (3) new benches on concrete pads; d. a sign or plaque; and e. three (3) raised garden planters.

Staff recommended

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new capital project "Huron Street Garden Improvements" with cash flow commitment of $57,263 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR3026-3700837) for the purpose of asset improvements at the Huron Street Garden, also known as Lillian H. Smith Park.

On the record

The item as the City filed it