Item - 2022.EC30.3

Tracking Status

This item will be considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on May 30, 2022.

EC30.3 - Supports for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to Create Pollinator Habitat

Consideration Type:: ACTION

Wards:: All

The May 30 meeting of Economic and Community Development Committee is cancelled. This agenda item will be placed on the next meeting's agenda, July 6 or an earlier meeting if called by the Chair.

Origin

(May 9, 2022) Report from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Recommendations

The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that:

1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.

Summary

This report responds to City Council direction on the establishment of supports and guidelines for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to create pollinator habitat. The report outlines the initiatives that the City will be undertaking in order to help Business Improvement Areas in Toronto adopt the guiding principles of the Pollinator Protection Strategy.

Financial Impact

There are no additional funding requirements associated with this initiative in current and future years.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact Section.

Background Information

(May 9, 2022) Report from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Supports for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to Create Pollinator Habitat
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-225817.pdf