Authorization to Release Section 42 Funds to the Oak St. Park Playground Enhancement Project - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

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The decision

2026-05-20 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Oak St. Park Playground Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $289,960 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 13 (Source Account: XR2213-4201812), for the purpose of playground improvements at Oak St. Park.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

The motion authorizes the release of $289,960.00 in Section 42 funds secured from the development at 227 Gerrard Street East to the Parks and Recreation 2026 - 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for capital improvements at Oak St. Park Playground. This motion is urgent as the funds are required to proceed with the award of contract for construction to commence in order to meet timelines for a summer 2026 opening.

Staff recommended

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Oak St. Park Playground Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $289,960 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 13 (Source Account: XR2213-4201812), for the purpose of playground improvements at Oak St. Park.

On the record

The item as the City filed it