Authorization to Release Section 42 Funds for Advancing Playground Improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

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The decision

2026-06-24 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $1,100,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitment in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 Community Benefits secured in Ward 10, from the following source accounts: - XR2213-4200473: $459,989; - XR2213-4200481: $465,600; and - XR2213-4200609: $174,410 for the purpose of funding playground improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This motion is to release $1,100,000 in Section 42 funds secured from developments at 107 Bathurst Street, 431 Richmond Street West, and 621 King Street West to the Parks and Recreation 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan to support the design and implementation of playground replacement and improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Following community and stakeholder consultation, it was determined that new playground equipment, surfacing, additional park features, and related repairs are required to meet current standards and address community needs.

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This motion is urgent to move forward with design consultations this summer.

Staff recommended

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $1,100,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitment in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 Community Benefits secured in Ward 10, from the following source accounts: - XR2213-4200473: $459,989; - XR2213-4200481: $465,600; and - XR2213-4200609: $174,410 for the purpose of funding playground improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park.

On the record

The item as the City filed it