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Authorization to Release Section 42 Funds for Various Park Improvement Projects - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

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2026-06-24 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "David Balfour Park Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 ($150,000 from Source Account XR2213-4200726) and in Ward 12 ($150,000 from Source Account: XR2213-4200158), for the purpose of converting the David Balfour Park washroom to year-round use and undertaking planting improvements.

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2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Christie Pits Baseball Field Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $150,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201753), for the purpose of improving safety and accessibility at the three baseball diamonds in Christie Pits Park. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Vermont Square Playground Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $35,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200498), for the purpose of installing new play equipment for older children at Vermont Square Playground. 4. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Ramsden Park - West Entrance Pathway and Lighting Improvements and Play Equipment," on a one-time basis, with $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201723), for the purpose of providing a new safe and accessible entrance to Ramsden Park and installing innovative play equipment. 5. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Taddle Creek Park Washroom," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200272), for the purpose of designing a new washroom and supporting utility infrastructure.

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This Motion authorizes the allocation of Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured from multiple developments to the Parks and Recreation 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan to support capital improvements at David Balfour Park, Christie Pits Park, Vermont Square Playground, Ramsden Park, and Taddle Creek Park. The proposed investments will improve accessibility, safety, usability, and park infrastructure in Ward 11

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through washroom upgrades, new play equipment, pathway, lighting, safety and accessibility improvements, and supporting utility infrastructure for a new park washroom.

Staff recommended

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "David Balfour Park Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 ($150,000 from Source Account XR2213-4200726) and in Ward 12 ($150,000 from Source Account: XR2213-4200158), for the purpose of converting the David Balfour Park washroom to year-round use and undertaking planting improvements.

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2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Christie Pits Baseball Field Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $150,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201753), for the purpose of improving safety and accessibility at the three baseball diamonds in Christie Pits Park. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Vermont Square Playground Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $35,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200498), for the purpose of installing new play equipment for older children at Vermont Square Playground. 4. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Ramsden Park - West Entrance Pathway and Lighting Improvements and Play Equipment," on a one-time basis, with $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201723), for the purpose of providing a new safe and accessible entrance to Ramsden Park and installing innovative play equipment. 5. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Taddle Creek Park Washroom," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200272), for the purpose of designing a new washroom and supporting utility infrastructure.

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