Item - 2023.IE1.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 7 and 8, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on January 30, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 7 and 8, 2023.
IE1.6 - Park People 2023 National Urban Parks Conference - Host City Partner
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 7 and 8, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City an agreement with Park People, a Toronto-based registered charity, to support the Park People National Urban Parks conference in Toronto in June 2023 as Host City Partner, and through that agreement for the City to provide up to $25,000 in conference support services, secured through standard City of Toronto purchasing procedures, in return for a Host City Partner benefits package and other benefits, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager and General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-231036.pdf
IE1.6 - Park People 2023 National Urban Parks Conference - Host City Partner
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City an agreement with Park People, a Toronto-based registered charity, to support the Park People National Urban Parks conference in Toronto in June 2023 as Host City Partner, and through that agreement for the City to provide up to $25,000 in conference support services, secured through standard City of Toronto purchasing procedures, in return for a Host City Partner benefits package and other benefits, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager and General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
Park People, a Toronto-based national registered charity focused on urban parks, would like to collaborate with the City of Toronto as Host City Partner in order to deliver the National Urban Parks Conference in June 2023. This report outlines anticipated host city obligations and seeks authority to work with Park People as Host City Partner.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-231036.pdf