Item - 2020.MM24.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 without amendments.
MM24.19 - Research Support for Arts and Cultural Organizations Related to Use of Space - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and any other City staff deemed appropriate, to research and report back to the Budget Committee as part of the 2021 Budget process on:
a. cultural animation as a component of retail recovery programs run in partnerships with Business Improvement Areas to support neighbourhood economic development; and
b. a cost benefit analysis and the legal feasibility of creating new tools such as a rent relief fund or a property tax rebate program to assist arts organizations and cultural enterprises sustain or access affordable spaces.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM24.19 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.