Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for the Macklin Garden Project - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

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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 amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Macklin Garden" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $9,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 39 Green Belt Drive (Source Account: XR3026-3700064), collected for the purpose of neighborhood park improvements.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This motion requests City Council authorization to amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project for Macklin Garden and increasing the budget by $9,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from developments in the vicinity. The funding will provide for a small garden project in Ward 16 - Don Valley East.

Staff recommended

Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Macklin Garden" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $9,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 39 Green Belt Drive (Source Account: XR3026-3700064), collected for the purpose of neighborhood park improvements.

On the record

The item as the City filed it