Item - 2021.MM31.30
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 7 and 8, 2021 without amendments.
MM31.30 - Authorization to Amend the Approved 2021 Operating Budget to Reflect Potential Receipt of a Grant from the Ministry of Labour for xoTO Screen Industry Pathways Programming - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $800,000 gross, zero net, fully funded by a grant from the Government of Ontario, conditional upon execution of an agreement between the City and the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to enter into any related agreements with other entities, including industry and community organizations to implement the Film Office and Entertainment's youth workforce and skills development programs and activities, including the xoTO Screen Industry Pathways programming and to spend provincial funding in accordance with the provincial grant program requirements and guidelines.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-165338.pdf
(April 7, 2021) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-165680.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM31.30 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.