This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create three service improvement capital sub-projects in the Park Development project. The Toronto Islands Master Plan process has been ongoing since 2022. Through the efforts of queer advocacy groups, notably Friends of Hanlan’s, several initiatives have been undertaken to address urgent priorities related to the enhancement and protection of Hanlan’s beach, recognizing its importance to queer communities past and present. The 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation includes planned projects for the Toronto Islands. In order to address visitation needs that protect the natural environment and improve access, interim initiatives are being proposed. Parks, Forestry and Recreation are requesting Council authority to advance the implementation of new sensitive ecosystem protective fencing, bike parking, and minor trail access improvements. This motion will amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2024-2033 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan to create three new capital sub-projects with a combined project cost and cash flow commitments of $700,000 in 2024. These Service Improvement projects are fully funded from various Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu that has been received and is eligible for these purposes.
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