Item - 2021.EX23.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5 and 6, 2021 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on April 29, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021.
EX23.5 - Reimbursement of Legal Expenses for a Former Member of Council
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the reimbursement of legal fees paid to Fenton, Smith Barristers in the amount of $6,889.47 as requested by a former Member of City Council.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-165932.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-166607.pdf
Motions (City Council)
EX23.5 - Reimbursement of Legal Expenses for a Former Member of Council
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the reimbursement of legal fees paid to Fenton, Smith Barristers in the amount of $6,889.47 as requested by a former Member of City Council.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee:
1. Directed the City Solicitor and the City Clerk to report directly to City Council on the identity of the former Member of Council who is being reimbursed and to provide a description of the reimbursement of legal expenses.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to authorize the reimbursement of legal fees to a former Member of City Council under the Indemnification for Members of Council Policy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-165932.pdf
Motions
That the Executive Committee direct the City Solicitor and the City Clerk to report directly to City Council on the identity of the former Member of Council who is being reimbursed and to provide a description of the reimbursement of legal expenses.