Item - 2020.MM14.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 29, 2020 without amendments.
MM14.19 - Acceptance of Funds from Toronto Foundation - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Controller to receive funds of approximately $1.5M donated to the #CanadaStrong Fund (Toronto Foundation) for distribution to the families of those killed on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752.
2. City Council authorize the Controller to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements or other documents to support the receipt and distribution of the funds, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including an agreement with Dentons Canada LLP, who will be acting without charge, to ensure appropriate oversight mechanisms are established and to take other actions required for the proper distribution of the funds.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Mayor John Tory be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Acceptance of Funds from Toronto Foundation
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as the funds need to be distributed to the impacted families as soon as possible.