Item - 2019.GL9.3

The General Government and Licensing Committee:

1.  Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping adjustments) in the amounts identified in Appendix A to the report (November 1, 2019) from the Controller.

2.  Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping adjustments) in the amounts identified in Appendix B to the report (November 1, 2019) from the Controller.

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to Sections 323 and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA). Section 323 permits City Council to cancel, reduce, or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in use. Under Section 325 of the COTA, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge.

The legislation requires City Council to make its decision after holding a public meeting at which the applicants and/or property owners may express any concerns. City Council has delegated authority to hear and make final decisions in respect of these matters to the General Government and Licensing Committee.

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the General Government and Licensing Committee's upcoming meeting and consideration of this staff report.