Authorization to release section 45 funds from Kingston Road development for public art mural

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Authorization to release section 45 funds from Kingston Road development for public art mural

Council approved release of $20,521 in public art contributions from a Kingston Road development for design and installation of a replacement mural in the Cliffside neighbourhood. The funds come from section 45 community benefits negotiated during the development approval process.

adoptedToronto City Council · Thu, Jul 30

Who did what

Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest) movedMoved the motion to authorize release of section 45 funds for the mural
Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) secondedSeconded Kandavel's motion

Also in this item

• The mural replaces longstanding public art that was demolished in the Cliffside neighbourhood, addressing expressed community desire for the replacement following the loss of existing murals

The journey

Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · adopted

Decision

Approved: $20,521 in section 45 funds from the development at 2328-2350 Kingston Road to be released to Cliffside Village GP Inc. for public art mural design and installation, contingent on completion of the mural, provision of a cost schedule, and issuance of an above-grade building permit.

On video

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Why is this story here?

ContainedA bounded decision affecting one site and one community benefit. The release is reversible without material cost if circumstances change, and it does not alter municipal processes or future council options. It is genuine but contained to a single neighbourhood public art project.Touches a narrow groupA mural in one neighbourhood touches residents of that area directly, but the broader city population experiences this at one remove or not at all. It affects a specific community's public realm but not daily life for most residents.

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Official title: Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds from the Development at 2328 to 2350 Kingston Road for a Public Art Mural - by Councilor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow · meeting video