Item - 2021.EC24.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 1, 2021 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on September 22, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 1, 2021.
EC24.5 - Proposed New Film Permit Fees and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the following new Film Permit Fees commencing on April 1, 2022 and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to reflect these new fees:
New Film Permit Fees (subject to Harmonized Sales Tax where applicable) |
Tier 1 - Features, Series, Mini-Series, Pilots |
Tier 2 - |
Tier 3 - Local News, Student Films |
Film Permit Registration Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Free |
Grid Permit |
$100 |
$100 |
Free |
Location Permit |
$300 |
$150 |
Free |
Parks Permit |
$200 |
$200 |
Free |
Road Closure Permit |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170479.pdf
Attachment 1 - Projected Annual Revenue from Proposed Film Permit Fee Structure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170599.pdf
(September 15, 2021) Public Notice - Proposed New Film Permit Fees and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170688.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-04-2021 9:56 AM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - EC24.5 - Adopt the Item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
EC24.5 - Proposed New Film Permit Fees and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the following new Film Permit Fees commencing on April 1, 2022 and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to reflect these new fees:
New Film Permit Fees (subject to Harmonized Sales Tax where applicable) |
Tier 1 - Features, Series, Mini-Series, Pilots |
Tier 2 - |
Tier 3 - Local News, Student Films |
Film Permit Registration Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Free |
Grid Permit |
$100 |
$100 |
Free |
Location Permit |
$300 |
$150 |
Free |
Parks Permit |
$200 |
$200 |
Free |
Road Closure Permit |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
Origin
Summary
The City of Toronto's Film, Television and Digital Media Office (Film Office) is seeking to introduce fees to its current film permit structure (for location shoots on City-owned and operated properties and streets) starting in 2022. The film industry contributes over $2.2 billion annually to Toronto's economy and employs over 35,000 Torontonians. In the next five years, production studio space is expected to grow by 63 percent, increasing the footprint and presence of the industry in Toronto. This unprecedented growth requires appropriate human and financial resources within the Film Office to deliver its services, appropriately support and grow the industry, and foster opportunities for employment. Resources are required to adequately scale workforce development activities tied to equity and poverty reduction strategies and sustainable job creation and to deliver high customer service levels and community engagement, while meeting industry expectations that the revenues from fees will be reinvested in costs related to sectoral growth. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the proposed new fee structure, including the division, sharing and reinvestment of revenue, and to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to include the new fees for 2022.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170479.pdf
Attachment 1 - Projected Annual Revenue from Proposed Film Permit Fee Structure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170599.pdf
(September 15, 2021) Public Notice - Proposed New Film Permit Fees and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-170688.pdf