Item - 2023.MPB4.1

Tracking Status

MPB4.1 - 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deemed Adopted
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

 

City Council considered and debated this item on February 15, 2023.

 

The Mayor's Proposed Budget was deemed adopted, as amended by City Council, on February 15, 2023, as the Mayor did not exercise the power to veto under subsection 226.14(4) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and shortened to this date the 10-day period to veto an amendment to the proposed budget. 

City Council Amendments 

City Council, on February 15, 2023, made the following amendments to the Mayor's Proposed Budget:

 

Tax Supported Program – Operating

 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1.0 million to provide:

 

a. one-time grant of $0.100 million gross and net to the Scarborough Business Association; and

 

b. $0.900 million gross and net to support established youth culture organizations across the City that have a proven track record of engaging underserved youth through rigorous, diverse ,and accessible cultural programming to improve cultural, social and economic opportunities for youth, in consultation with the Toronto Arts Council. 

 

Housing Secretariat and Toronto Community Housing Corporation Subsidy

 

2. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1.0 million gross and net to expand the Rent Bank grant program. 

 

3. City Council include in the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation an addition of $2.595 million gross and $2.595 million net for telecommunications.

 

Shelter Support and Housing Administration

 

4. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter Support and Housing Administration by $0.800 million gross and net to open one additional 24/7 warming centre until April 15. 

  

Social Development, Finance and Administration

 

5. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $2.800 million gross and net to provide:

 

a. an added $1.700 million gross and net for an above-inflationary increase to Community Partnership Investment Program grants;

 

b. an added $0.300 million gross and net to provide ongoing support to the Malvern Family Resource Centre for youth hubs in Danzig and Empringham; and

 

c. an added $0.800 million gross and net to SafeTO to support anti-violence programming and for "on the street" funding through TO Wards Peace, to further impactful frontline services delivered by agencies in North Etobicoke and the Jane and Finch community, including Think 2wice in North Etobicoke and Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (Y.A.A.A.C.E). 

  

6. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration and the 2024 and 2025 outlooks by an increase of $0.270 million gross and $0 net in 2023, an increase of $0.291 million gross and $0 net in 2024, an increase of $0.021 million gross and $0 net in 2025 and 1 full time temporary position to reflect time-limited funding received (2023-2025) to advance Justice Centres in Ontario.  

 

7. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $200,000 gross and $0 net, on a one-time basis, to provide additional funding for 5N2 Food for All to complete the renovations at 705 Progress Avenue, fully funded from reserve XR2007 Parkland Acquisition-Pre 1999 (Scarborough). 

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

  

Municipal Licensing and Standards

 

8. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards by $846,040 gross and $0 net for 8 full-time equivalent new operating positions within the RentSafeTO program, funded by the increase in the registration fee of $3.44 for apartment buildings. 

 

Transportation Services

  

9. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services by $1.389 million gross and $0 net for the installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations on residential permit parking spaces, funded by the increase in user fees on permit parking. 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

Environment and Climate

 

10. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Environment and Climate Division, on a one-time basis, by $500,000 for a credit enhancement program to support scaling up the Home Energy Loan Program, subject to a second quarter report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with program implementation details and a sustainable funding solution, including identifying third party capital, funded by the Local Improvement Charge Energy Works reserve fund that would normally be used as capital for a limited number of home retrofits. 

  

Technology Services

 

11. City Council include in the Mayor's Proposed Budget the 2023 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $143.380 million gross, $32.748 million revenue and $110.633 million net for the following services: 

 

Service:

 

Gross Expenditures               ($000s)

 

 

Revenue

($000s)

 

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Business Technology Solutions

52,475.5

18,451.7

34,023.8

Computer and Communications Technology Infrastructure

62,170.6

11,200.1

50,970.5

Enterprise Technology Services Planning and Client Services

28,734.0

3,095.8

25,638.2

Total Program Budget

143,380.1

32,747.6

110,632.5

 

CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Council

 

12. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for City Council by $0.800 million gross and net to increase Councillor Office's staff salary and benefits budget envelope, equally allocated across the 25 wards. 

 

AGENCIES

 

Toronto Police Service

 

13. City Council include in the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service an addition of$2.858 million gross and $2.858 million net, as presently allocated by the Toronto Police Services Board, for telecommunications. 

 

Toronto Transit Commission

 

14. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission on a one-time basis by $0.500 million gross and net to support a one-year pilot for expanding the multi-disciplinary teams on the Toronto Transit Commission that provide mental health supports to persons experiencing homelessness. 

 

15. City Council include in the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission Conventional and Wheel-Trans an addition of$7.818 million gross and $7.818 million net for telecommunications. 

 

Corporate Accounts

 

16. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 834-840 St Clair Avenue West, secured for a range of local community facilities (Source account: XR3028-4500226), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Winona/McMurrich Senior and Junior Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City, and direct that the $150,000 in Section 45 funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 

 

17. City Council increase Non-Program expenditures by $1 million to expand the maximum household income thresholds for the property tax cancellation and property tax deferral programs, and the water and solid waste rebate programs to $55,000 from the previous $46,305 for the tax cancellation program and $50,000 from the deferral and rebate programs, offset by a $1 million reduction in 2023 Non-Program Expenditures associated with funding included for emergent 2023 operating priorities. 

  

18. City Council reduce the 2023 Non-Program Expenditures Operating Budget by $7.0 million gross and net to fund the increases in Parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 12 and 14 above, and Part 19 below, as follows:

 

a. reductions of $5.0 million gross and net associated with funding included in Non-Program Expenditures for emergent 2023 operating priorities; and

 

b. reduction of $2.0 million gross and net in Non-Program expenditures arising from further savings to be achieved from a focus on reductions in consulting services, revised estimates for Tax Deficiencies, and final 2023 timing forecast of Debt Issuance. 

  

Association of Community Centres

 

19. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres by $0.100 million gross and net to provide additional funding toward the 519 Community Centre. 

 

2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan

 

Tax Supported Program – Capital

 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

20. City Council increase the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $1.500 million gross and $0 debt and cash flow of $0.050 million in 2023, $1.400 million in 2024 and $0.050 million in 2025, to create a new capital sub-project known as Wigmore Park Splash Pad and Playground in the Playgrounds Water play project, fully funded by the following sources for a new splash pad and playground improvements: $1,202,987 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1648-1682 Victoria Park Avenue (source account: 220096), and $297,013 from Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu (XR2213) as noted in the chart below: 

 

Development Location

Internal Order Account (XR2213)

Amount ($)

23-25 Hobson Avenue

4200226

$16,697.44

1970 Victoria Park Avenue

4200797

$280,315.56

Total

$297,013.00

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

Transportation Services

 

21. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services by $198,270 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, for the design and construction of streetscaping and public realm improvement on University Avenue from Wellington Street West to about 60 metres south, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits received from the development at 25 York Street for streetscape improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700558) to the Neighbourhood Improvement Program (CTP423 –01 University Avenue Streetscape). 

 

AGENCIES

 

Exhibition Place

 

22. City Council include in the Exhibition Place 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Plan an addition of $6.840 million in 2023 to proceed with concept development, feasibility studies and preliminary design and preparation, as part of the stage gating process, for the enhancements and upgrades to be made to the City-owned stadium (BMO Field) in order to support the City hosting of FIFA Men's World Cup matches in 2026, and future year cash flow estimates for 2024-2032 of $15.356 million. 

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The Mayor's Proposed Budget, as amended by Council, is deemed adopted as follows:

 

Rate Supported Programs - Operating

 

Solid Waste Management Services

 

1. The 2023 Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $398.247 million gross, $410.251 million revenue, and $12.004 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

City Beautification

41,256.3

8,474.1

(32,782.2)

Solid Waste Collection and Transfer

146,836.8

356,573.6

209,736.8

Solid Waste Processing and Transport

152,780.0

34,927.6

(117,852.4)

Residual Management

49,371.3

10,274.2

(39,097.1)

Solid Waste Education and Enforcement

8,002.1

1.0

(8,001.1)

Total Program Budget

398,246.5

410,250.5

12,004.0

 

Toronto Water

 

2.  The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Waterof $484.366 million gross, $1,483.736 million revenue and $999.370 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures ($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Water Treatment and Supply

199,630.7

649,371.0

449,740.3

Wastewater Collection and Treatment

239,596.7

822,513.9

582,917.2

Stormwater Management

45,138.8

11,851.2

(33,287.6)

Total Program Budget

484,366.1

1,483,736.1

999,370.0

 

3.  An increase in Toronto Water's 2023 Operating Budget of $1.674 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 15 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

 

Toronto Parking Authority

 

4.  The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Parking Authority of $116.7 million gross, $142.1 million revenue and ($25.4 million) net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

On-Street Parking

11,164.1

51,282.0

(40,117.9)

Off-Street Parking

92,093.4

80,184.6

11,908.8

Bike Share

13,428.0

10,662.8

2,765.2

Total Program Budget

116,685.5

142,129.4

(25,443.9)

 

Tax Supported Program - Operating

 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Children's Services

 

5. The 2023 Operating Budget for Children's Services of $1,108.5 million gross, $1,018.1 million revenue, and $90.4 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Child Care Delivery

441,202.5

369,878.2

71,324.3

Child Care Service Management

667,268.8

648,191.0

19,077.8

Total Program Budget

1,108,471.3

1,018,069.1

90,402.1

 

Court Services

 

6.  The 2023 Operating Budget for Court Servicesof $35.659 million gross, $90.891 million revenue and $55.232 million net revenue for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Provincial Offences and Tribunal Dispute Resolution

10,349.4

30,696.4

(20,347.0)

Default Fine Collection Management

5,177.4

9,801.2

(4,623.7)

Court Case Management

20,132.1

50,393.3

(30,261.1)

Total Program Budget

35,658.9

90,890.8

(55,231.9)

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

7. The 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture of $102.167 million gross, $21.413 million revenue and $80.754 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 8 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Business Services

27,810.7

12,387.2

15,423.5

Entertainment Industries Services

6,459.2

2,040.2

4,419.0

Art Services

52,175.7

4,385.9

47,789.7

Museums and Heritage Services

15,721.4

2,600.1

13,121.4

Total Program Budget

102,167.0

21,413.5

80,753.6

 

8. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture of $1.0 million to provide:

 

a. one-time grant of $0.100 million gross and net to the Scarborough Business Association; and

 

b. $0.900 million gross and net to support established youth culture organizations across the City that have a proven track record of engaging underserved youth through rigorous, diverse ,and accessible cultural programming to improve cultural, social and economic opportunities for youth, in consultation with the Toronto Arts Council.

                                                       

Toronto Fire Services

 

9. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $523.882 million gross, $20.877 million revenue and $503.005 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Fire Rescue and Emergency Response

486,396.5

19,738.3

466,658.2

Fire Prevention Inspection and Enforcement

30,649.8

1,130.6

29,519.2

Fire Safety Education

6,835.6

8.1

6,827.5

Total Program Budget

523,881.9

20,877.0

503,004.9

The budget above includes $2.701 million gross and net for 52 positions as part of the three year hiring plan.

 

Housing Secretariat and Toronto Community Housing Corporation Subsidy

 

10. The 2023 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat of $842.029 million gross, $425.553 million revenue and $416.476 million net for the following services, as amended by Parts 11 and 14 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Housing Development, Revitalization and Improvement

177,470.3

175,996.9

1,473.4

Housing System Policy and Strategy

5,302.5

1,669.5

3,633.0

Housing Stability Services

647,240.5

239,760.8

407,479.7

Tenant Access and Support

12,016.0

8,126.1

3,889.9

Total Program Budget

842,029.3

425,553.3

416,476.0

 

11. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat of $1.0 million gross and net to expand the Rent Bank grant program.

 

12. An additional one-time funding of $23.027 million in 2023 to fund one-time costs in Toronto Community Housing Corporation not expected to recur in future years.

 

13. A further one-time funding of $10.754 million in 2023 to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to offset COVID–related operating pressures. 

 

14. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Community Housing Corporation of $2.595 million gross and $2.595 million net for telecommunications.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

15. The 2023 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $487.978 million gross, $148.297 million revenue and $339.681 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Community Recreation

236,002.2

72,965.0

163,037.2

Parks

180,279.2

45,804.2

134,475.0

Urban Forestry

71,696.6

29,528.2

42,168.4

Total Program Budget

487,978.0

148,297.4

339,680.6

 

16. An increase in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Operating Budget of $2.069 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 24 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

 

Seniors Services and Long-Term Care

 

17. The 2023 Operating Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of $374.379 million gross, $280.890 million revenue and $93.489 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Long-Term Care Homes

360,758.2

270,186.6

90,571.6

Community and Seniors Services

13,620.8

10,703.1

2,917.7

Total Program Budget

374,379.0

280,889.7

93,489.3

The budget above includes $17.252 million gross and $5.978 net for 394 positions as part of 2023 Direct Care targets that are mandated across all 10 City Long-Term Care homes.

 

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

 

18. The 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $707.150 million gross, $216.210 million revenue and $490.940 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 19 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Homeless and Housing First Solutions

707,149.5

216,210.1

490,939.4

Total Program Budget

707,149.5

216,210.1

490,939.4

 

19. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter Support and Housing Administration of $0.800 million gross and net to open one additional 24/7 warming centre until April 15.

 

Social Development, Finance and Administration

 

20. The 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $101.170 million gross, $21.950 million revenue and $79.221 million net for the following services, as amended by Parts 21, 22 and 23 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Community and Neighbourhood Development

44,964.9

12,793.4

32,171.5

Community Partnership Investment Program

24,996.3

-

24,996.3

Social Policy and Planning

12,175.9

1,806.7

10,369.2

Financial Management and Program Support

7,303.7

1,565.1

5,738.6

Human Services Integration

8,014.6

3,331.7

4,682.9

Corporate Leadership

3,715.0

2,452.9

1,262.1

Total Program Budget

101,170.4

21,949.8

79,220.6

 

In the above, the New and Enhanced Service Priorities for Building Safer Communities of $4.538 million gross expenditures and for SafeTO Collaborative Analytics and Learning Environment of $1.433 million gross expenditures are deemed approved subject to the confirmation of 100 per cent funding from the Federal Government.

 

21. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $2.800 million gross and net to provide:

 

a. an added $1.700 million gross and net for an above-inflationary increase to Community Partnership Investment Program grants;

 

b. an added $0.300 million gross and net to provide ongoing support to the Malvern Family Resource Centre for youth hubs in Danzig and Empringham; and

 

c. an added $0.800 million gross and net to SafeTO to support anti-violence programming and for "on the street" funding through TO Wards Peace, to further impactful frontline services delivered by agencies in North Etobicoke and the Jane and Finch community, including Think 2wice in North Etobicoke and Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (Y.A.A.A.C.E).

 

22. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration and the 2024 and 2025 outlooks of $0.270 million gross and $0 net in 2023, an increase of $0.291 million gross and $0 net in 2024, an increase of $0.021 million gross and $0 net in 2025 and 1 full time temporary position to reflect time-limited funding received (2023-2025) to advance Justice Centres in Ontario.

 

23. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $200,000 gross and $0 net, on a one-time basis, to provide additional funding for 5N2 Food for All to complete the renovations at 705 Progress Avenue, fully funded from reserve XR2007 Parkland Acquisition-Pre 1999 (Scarborough).

 

Toronto Employment and Social Services

 

24. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services of $1,153.609 million gross, $1,075.975 million revenue and $77.635 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Employment Services

65,338.7

50,271.1

15,067.6

Integrated Case Management and Service Planning

123,500.5

75,766.1

47,734.5

Financial Supports

964,770.3

949,937.5

14,832.8

Total Program Budget

1,153,609.6

1,075,974.7

77,634.9

 

Toronto Paramedic Services

 

25. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services of $315.707 million gross, $207.149 million revenue and $108.558 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Emergency Medical Care

270,386.1

161,278.0

109,108.0

Emergency Medical Dispatch and Preliminary Care

34,974.4

34,970.5

3.9

Community Paramedicine and Call Mitigation

10,346.5

10,900.0

(553.5)

Total Program Budget

315,707.0

207,148.6

108,558.4

The budget above includes 66 positions as part of the multi-year hiring plan.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

City Planning

 

26. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Planning of $57.978 million gross, $48.258 million revenue and $9.721 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

City Building and Policy Development

23,546.6

5,591.3

17,955.3

Development Review, Decision and Implementation

34,431.7

42,666.3

(8,234.6)

Total Program Budget

57.978.3

 48,257.6

 9,720.7

 

27. An increase in City Planning's 2023 Operating budget of $6.487 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 74 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

 

Engineering and Construction Services

 

28. The 2023 Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services of $79.526 million gross, $78.947 million revenue and $0.579 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Municipal Infrastructure Construction

52,476.9

51,386.4

1,090.5

Engineering Review

15,975.9

17,880.5

(1,904.6)

Engineering Information

11,073.1

9,679.9

1,393.2

Total Program Budget

79,525.9

78,946.8

579.2

 

29. An increase in Engineering and Construction Services' 2023 Operating Budget of $0.755 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 5 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. 

 

Municipal Licensing and Standards

 

30. The 2023 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $67.146 million gross, $43.732 million revenue and $23.414 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 31 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement

40,227.0

7,373.2

32,853.8

Licensing and Permits

12,836.2

32,810.6

(19,974.4)

Animal Services

14,083.3

3,548.3

10,535.0

Total Program Budget

67,146.5

43,732.1

23,414.4

 

31. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $846,040 gross and zero net for 8 full-time equivalent new operating positions within the RentSafeTO program, funded by the increase in the registration fee of $3.44 for apartment buildings adopted in Item 2023.CC4.1.

 

Office of Emergency Management

 

32. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Emergency Management of $6.034 million gross, $1.240 million revenue and $4.794 million net for the following service:

 

  

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Office of Emergency Management

6,033.7

1,239.6

4,794.1

Total Program Budget

6,033.7

1,239.6

4,794.1

 

Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration

 

33. The 2023 Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of $18.007 million gross, $12.798 million revenue, and $5.209 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Corporate Leadership

1,430.3

271.4

1,158.9

Organizational Effectiveness

285.5

27.5

258.00

Financial Management

8,632.6

6,681.1

1,951.5

Program Support

7,658.8

5,818.1

1,840.7

Total Program Budget

18,007.2

12,798.1

5,209.1

 

Toronto Building

 

34. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $71.949 million gross, $88.096 million revenue and ($16.147) million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Building Compliance

34,331.0

40,728.2

(6,397.2)

Building Permission and Information

37,618.0

47,367.7

(9,749.7)

Total Program Budget

71,949.0

88,095.9

(16,146.9)

 

35. An increase in Toronto Building's 2023 Operating budget of $0.694 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 9 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

 

Transit Expansion Division

 

36. The 2023 Operating Budget for Transit Expansion Division of $10.288 million gross, $7.951 million revenue and $2.337 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Capital Implementation Coordination

7,778.7

 7,560.2

218.5

Program Management and Planning

2,508.9

390.4

2,118.5

Total Program Budget

10,287.6

7,950.6

2,337.0

 

Transportation Services

 

37. The 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services of $454.465 million gross, $222.381 million revenue, and $232.084 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 39 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Permits and Applications

19,099.3

79,295.7

(60,196.3)

Road and Sidewalk Management

267,915.1

118,953.2

148,961.9

Transportation Safety and Operations

167,450.2

24,132.3

143,317.9

Total Program Budget

454,464.6

222,381.1

232,083.5

 

38. An increase in Transportation Services' 2023 Operating budget of $1.729 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 19 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. 

 

39. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services of $1.389 million gross and $0 net for the installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations on residential permit parking spaces, funded by the increase in user fees on permit parking adopted in Item 2023.CC4.1.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

311 Toronto

 

40. The 2023 Operating Budget for 311 Toronto of $19.971 million gross, $8.878 million revenue and $11.092 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

311 Development

2,218.6

1,745.9

472.7

311 Service Delivery

17,751.9

7,132.5

10,619.4

Total Program Budget

19,970.5

8,878.4

11,092.1

 

Corporate Real Estate Management

 

41. The 2023 Operating Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management of $207.523 million gross, $96.517 million revenue and $111.006 million net for the following services:

 

  

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Facilities Management

173,335.4

29,409.4

143,926.0

Real Estate

34,187.5

67,107.5

(32,920.0)

Total Program Budget

207,522.9

96,516.9

111,006.0

 

Environment and Climate

 

42. The 2023 Operating Budget for Environment and Climate of $17.695 million gross, $4.105 million revenue and $13.590 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 43 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Environment and Climate

17,694.7

4,104.5

13,590.2

Total Program Budget

17,694.7

4,104.5

13,590.2

 

43. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Environment and Climate, on a one-time basis, of $500,000 for a credit enhancement program to support scaling up the Home Energy Loan Program, subject to a second quarter report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with program implementation details and a sustainable funding solution, including identifying third party capital, funded by the Local Improvement Charge Energy Works reserve fund that would normally be used as capital for a limited number of home retrofits.

 

Fleet Services                                                       

 

44. The 2023 Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $73.399 million gross, $40.833 million revenue and $32.565 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Fleet Management

49,688.8

24,937.9

24,750.9

Fuel/Energy Management

23,710.2

15,895.7

7,814.6

Total Program Budget

73,399.0

40,833.6

32,565.5

 

Office of the Chief Information Security Officer

 

45. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer of $38.042 million gross, $3.000 million revenue and $35.042 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Office of the CISO

38,042.4

3,000.0

35,042.4

Total Program Budget

38,042.4

3,000.0

35,042.4

 

Technology Services

 

46. The 2023 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $143.380 million gross, $32.748 million revenue and $110.633 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

 

Gross Expenditures               ($000s)

 

 

Revenue

($000s)

 

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Business Technology Solutions

52,475.5

18,451.7

34,023.8

Computer & Communications Technology Infrastructure

62,170.6

11,200.1

50,970.5

Enterprise Technology Services Planning & Client Services

28,734.0

3,095.8

25,638.2

Total Program Budget

143,380.1

32,747.6

110,632.5

 

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES      

 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

                                                    

47. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of $18.942 million gross, $5.639 million revenue and $13.303 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Financial Planning

12,978.4

3,268.9

9,709.5

Internal Audit

2,217.2

235.8

1,981.4

Insurance and Risk Management

1,999.1

1,999.1

0.0

Capital Markets

1,747.3

135.0

1,612.3

Total Program Budget

18,942.0

5,638.8

13,303.2

 

Office of the Controller

 

48. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Controller of $101.357 million gross, $59.638 million revenue and $41.719 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Controllership

14,668.9

14,013.8

655.1

Financial Control Process Improvement

1,493.2

0.0

1,493.2

Accounting Services

11,846.0

2,006.2

9,839.8

Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits

18,946.9

4,586.9

14,360.0

Purchasing and Materials Management

18,753.3

4,363.4

14,390.0

Revenue Services

35,648.5

34,668.0

980.5

Total Program Budget

101,356.9

59,638.3

41,718.6

 

CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Clerk's Office

 

49. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Clerk's Office of $51.387 million gross, $12.902 million revenue and $38.485 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Elect Government

6,994.2

6,994.2

0.0

Make Government Work

32,621.4

4,776.9

27,844.5

Open Government

11,771.3

1,130.4

10,640.9

Total Program Budget

51,386.9

12,901.5

38,485.4

 

City Council

 

50. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Council is $24.155 million gross, $0.363 million revenue and $23.792 million net, as amended by Part 51 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total City Council Budget

24,154.9

362.8

23,792.1

 

51. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for City Council of $0.800 million gross and net to increase Councillor Office's staff salary and benefits budget envelope, equally allocated across the 25 wards.

 

Office of the Mayor

 

52. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Mayor of $2.937 million gross and net:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office of the Mayor Budget

2,936.5

0.0

2,936.5

 

Office of the Auditor General

 

53. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Auditor General's Office of $7.350 million gross, and $7.350 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office Budget

7,349.9

0.0

7,349.9

 

Office of the Integrity Commissioner

 

54. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of $0.760 million gross, $0.100 million revenue and $0.660 million net:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office Budget

759.6

100.0

659.6

 

Toronto Lobbyist Registrar

 

55. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of $1.268 million gross and net:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office Budget

1,267.7

0.0

1,267.7

 

Ombudsman Toronto

 

56. The 2023 Operating Budget for Ombudsman Toronto of $3.665 million gross and net:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office Budget

3,664.6

0.0

3,664.6

 

City Manager's Office

 

57. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Manager's Office of $79.563 million gross, $20.076 million revenue and $59.487 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Executive Administration

11,859.4

12,270.0

(410.7)

Governance and Corporate Strategy/Intergovernmental and Agency Relations

4,904.3

1,405.8

3,498.5

Strategic Partnerships

1,896.4

1,000.0

896.4

Strategic Public and Employee Communications

8,764.4

1.393.5

7,370.8

Indigenous Affairs Office

2,662.2

0.0

2,662.2

People and Equity

49,476.3

4,007.0

45,469.3

Total City Manager's Office Budget

79,562.9

20,076.4

59,486.5

 

Legal Services

 

58. The 2023 Operating Budget for Legal Services of $64.414 million gross, $26.612 million revenue and $37.802 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Civil Litigation

18,564.2

7,998.1

10,566.1

Prosecution

16,623.3

154.3

16,469.0

Solicitor

29,226.4

18,459.3

10,767.1

Total Program Budget

64,413.8

26,611.7

37,802.2

 

59. An increase in Legal Services' 2023 Operating budget of $0.740 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 4 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. 

 

AGENCIES

 

CreateTO

 

60. The 2023 Operating Budget for CreateTO of $17.683 million gross, $17.683 million revenue and $0.0 million net for the following services:

 

  

Gross Expenditures ($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Total Office Budget

17,682.7

17,682.7

0.0

 

Exhibition Place

 

61. The 2023 Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $62.535 million gross, $60.335 million revenue, and $2.200 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Exhibitions and Events

34,294.3

40,569.9

(6,275.6)

Conventions, Conferences and Meetings

5,343.1

5,488.1

(145.0)

Exhibition Place Parking Access

3,104.9

7,322.3

(4,217.4)

Exhibition Place Asset Management

19,792.5

6,954.5

12,838.0

Total Program Budget

62,534.8

60,334.8

2,200.0

 

Heritage Toronto

 

62. The 2023 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $1.435 million gross, $0.861 million revenue and $0.575 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Heritage Promotion and Education

1,237.4

309.5

927.9

Heritage Fundraising and Partnership Development

197.6

551.0

(353.4)

Total Program Budget

1,435.0

860.5

574.5

 

TO Live

 

63. The 2023 Operating Budget for TO Live of $43.208 million gross, $37.036 million revenue and $6.172 million net for the following service:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Theatrical and Other Cultural Events

43,208.2

37,036.2

6,172.0

Total Program Budget

43,208.2

37,036.2

6,172.0

 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

64. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $11.148 million gross, $5.603 million revenue and $5.545 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

11,148.3

5,602.8

5,545.5

Total Program Budget

11,148.3

5,602.8

5,545.5

 

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

 

65. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $9.4 million gross, $9.4 million revenue and $0 net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

9,400.0

9,400.0

0.0

Total Program Budget

9,400.0

9,400.0

0.0

 

Toronto Public Health

 

66. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Health of $368.967 million gross, $209.894 million revenue and $159.073 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention

51,761.2

30,709.1

21,052.1

Emergency Preparedness

2,274.1

2,080.5

193.6

Environmental Health

25,196.4

19,919.1

5,277.3

Family Health

102,034.2

79,209.3

22,824.9

Infectious Diseases

169,624.1

66,367.0

103,257.1

Public Health Foundations

18,076.8

11,608.8

6,468.0

Total Toronto Public Health Budget

368,966.8

209,893.8

159,073.0

 

Toronto Public Library

 

67. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library of $234.610 million gross, $21.051 million revenue and $213.559 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto Public Library

234,610.3

21,051.3

213,559.0

Total Program Budget

234,610.3

21,051.3

213,559.0

 

Toronto Police Service

 

68. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service of $1,327.8 million gross, $164.1 million revenue and $1,163.7 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 69 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto Police Service

1,327,767.5

164,100

1,163,668.0

Total Program Budget

1,327,767.5

164,100

1,163,668.0

 

69. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service of $2.858 million gross and $2.858 million net, as presently allocated by the Toronto Police Services Board for telecommunications.

 

Toronto Police Services Board

 

70. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Services Board of $3.253 million gross, $1.076 million revenue and $2.177 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto Police Services Board

3,252.5

1,075.7

2,176.8

Total Program Budget

3,252.5

1,075.7

2,176.8

 

Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement Unit

                                                               

71. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit of $52.639 million gross, $1.298 million revenue and $51.341 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit

52,639.3

1,298.4

51,340.9

Total Program Budget

52,639.3

1,298.4

51,340.9

 

Toronto Transit Commission

 

72. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission of $2.372 billion gross, $1.055 billion revenue and $1.317 billion net for the following services, as amended by Parts 73 and 74 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

TTC Conventional

2,229,226.4

1,048,271.9

1,180,954.5

Wheel-Trans

142,819.2

6,496.6

136,322.6

Total Program Budget

2,372,045.6

1,054,768.5

1,317,277.1

 

73. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission Conventional and Wheel-Trans of $7.818 million gross and $7.818 million net for telecommunications.

 

74. A one-time increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission of $0.500 million gross and net to support a one-year pilot for expanding the multi-disciplinary teams on the Toronto Transit Commission that provide mental health supports to persons experiencing homelessness.

 

Toronto Zoo

 

75. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Zoo of $58.713 million gross, $44.048 million revenue and $14.665 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Zoo Visitor Services

36,354.4

42,751.5

(6,397.1)

Zoo Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships

353.3

0.0

353.3

Zoo Conservation and Science

22,005.0

1,296.3

20,708.7

Total Program Budget

58,712.7

44,047.8

14,664.9

 

Yonge-Dundas Square

 

76. The 2023 Operating Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square of $3.248 million gross, $1.950 million revenue and $1.298 million net for the following services:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Public Square and Event Venue

3,248.1

1,949.8

1,298.3

Total Program Budget

3,248.1

1,949.8

1,298.3

 

Corporate Accounts

 

77. The 2023 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of $2.235 billion gross and ($1.023) billion net revenue comprised of the following accounts, as amended by Parts 78, 79, and 80 below:

 

 

Gross Expenditures

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Capital and Corporate Financing

1,205,852.7

284,650.1

921,202.6

Non-Program Expenditures

713,293.4

245,263.4

468,030.1

Non-Program Revenues

316,192.6

2,728,114.7

(2,411,922.1)

Total Non-Program Budget

2,235,338.7

3,258,028.1

(1,022,689.4)

 

such amounts including:

 

- the budget for the two one-time allocations to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and the continuation of the existing Solid Waste Rebates for Low Income Seniors, Disabled and Multi-Residential customers;

 

- $14.148 million gross and $0 million net, fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for the 150 positions approved by City Council in EX1.4 - Implementing Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, to be transferred to the respective programs as follows:

 

Program

Gross ($M)

Positions

City Planning

$6.487

74

Engineering and Construction Services

$0.755

5

Transportation Services

$1.729

19

Toronto Building

$0.694

9

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

$2.069

24

Legal Services

$0.740

4

Toronto Water

$1.674

15

Total

$14.148

150

 

- and the 2023 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts to be reduced accordingly; and

 

- a $6 million reduction in Non-Program expenditures arising from savings achieved from a focus on reductions in consulting services, revised estimates for Tax Deficiencies, and final 2023 timing forecast of Debt Issuance; offset by a corresponding $6 million increase in Non-Program expenditures available for emergent 2023 operating priorities.

 

78. An increase to the Non-Program expenditures of $1 million to expand the maximum household income thresholds for the property tax cancellation and property tax deferral programs, and the water and solid waste rebate programs to $55,000 from the previous $46,305 for the tax cancellation program and $50,000 from the deferral and rebate programs, offset by a $1 million reduction in 2023 Non-Program Expenditures associated with funding included for emergent 2023 operating priorities.

 

79. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program of $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 834-840 St Clair Avenue West, secured for a range of local community facilities (Source account: XR3028-4500226), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Winona/McMurrich Senior and Junior Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. The $150,000 in Section 45 funds will be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City.

 

80. A reduction to the 2023 Non-Program Expenditures Operating Budget of $7.0 million gross and net to fund the budget increases in Parts 8, 11, 19, 21, 51, and 74 above and Part 82 below, as follows:

 

a. reductions of $5.0 million gross and net associated with funding included in Non-Program Expenditures for emergent 2023 operating priorities; and

 

b. reduction of $2.0 million gross and net in Non-Program expenditures arising from further savings to be achieved from a focus on reductions in consulting services, revised estimates for Tax Deficiencies, and final 2023 timing forecast of Debt Issuance.

 

Association of Community Centres

 

81. The 2023 Operating Budget for Association of Community Centres of $9.989 million gross and $9.693 million net as detailed in the Appendix 4 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as amended by Part 82 below.

 

82. An increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres of $0.100 million gross and net to provide additional funding toward the 519 Community Centre.

 

Arena Boards of Management

 

83. The 2023 Operating Budget for Arena Boards of Management of $10.228 million gross, $10.294 million revenue and ($0.066) million net revenue as detailed in the Appendix 5 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

 

2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan

 

Rate Supported Program - Capital

 

Solid Waste Management Services

 

84. The 2023 Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $650.074 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services, wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

85. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $402.950 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services.

 

Toronto Water

 

86. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Water with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $8,521.664 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

87. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $7,018.407 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water.

 

Toronto Parking Authority

 

88. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $309.4 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

89. The 2023-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Parking Authority totalling $125.0 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.

 

Tax Supported Program - Capital

 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Children's Services

 

90. The 2023 Capital Budget for Children's Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $78.838 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

91. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Children's Services totalling $22.546 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services.

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

92. The 2023 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $47.220 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

93. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Economic Development and Culture totalling $141.521 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture.

 

Toronto Fire Services

 

94. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Fire Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $30.271 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.

 

95. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Fire Services totalling $26.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.

 

Housing Secretariat

 

96. The 2023 Capital Budget for Housing Secretariat with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $898.502 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Housing Secretariat wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

97. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Housing Secretariat totalling $2,280.133 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Housing Secretariat.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

98. The 2023 Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,524.394 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation,  as amended by Part 100 below, wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

99. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation totalling $1,802.959 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, as amended by Part 100 below.

 

100. An increase to the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $1.500 million gross and $0 debt and cash flow of $0.050 million in 2023, $1.400 million in 2024 and $0.050 million in 2025, to create a new capital sub-project known as Wigmore Park Splash Pad and Playground in the Playgrounds Water play project, fully funded by the following sources for a new splash pad and playground improvements: $1,202,987 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1648-1682 Victoria Park Avenue (source account: 220096), and $297,013 from Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu (XR2213) as noted in the chart below:

 

Development Location

Internal Order Account (XR2213)

Amount ($)

23-25 Hobson Avenue

4200226

$16,697.44

1970 Victoria Park Avenue

4200797

$280,315.56

Total

$297,013.00

 

Seniors Services and Long-Term Care

 

101. The 2023 Capital Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $217.614 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

102. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care totalling $68.121 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care.

 

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

 

103. The 2023 Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $646.359 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

 

104. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration totalling $675.069 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

 

Toronto Employment and Social Services

 

105. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.477 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Employment and Social Services.

 

Toronto Paramedic Services

 

106. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $112.905 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.

 

107. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Paramedic Services totalling $57.610 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

City Planning

 

108. The 2023 Capital Budget for City Planning with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $11.123 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning.

 

109. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for City Planning totalling $48.875 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning

 

Transit Expansion Division

 

110. The 2023 Capital Budget for Transit Expansion Division with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,535.8 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transit Expansion Division wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Transportation Services

 

111. The 2023 Capital Budget for Transportation Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $3.219 billion as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services, as amended by Part 113 below, wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

112. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Transportation Services totalling $2.316 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services, as amended by Part 113 below.

 

113. An increase to the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services of $198,270 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, for the design and construction of streetscaping and public realm improvement on University Avenue from Wellington Street West to about 60 metres south, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits received from the development at 25 York Street for streetscape improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700558) to the Neighbourhood Improvement Program (CTP423 –01 University Avenue Streetscape).

 

Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

 

114. The 2023 Capital Budget for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $317.090 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

115. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative totalling $40.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

311 Toronto

 

116. The 2023 Capital Budget for 311 Toronto with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.545 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for 311 Toronto.

 

117. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for 311 Toronto totalling $0.775 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for 311 Toronto.

 

Corporate Real Estate Management

 

118. The 2023 Capital Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,102.185 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

119. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management totalling $456.589 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management.

 

Environment and Climate

 

120. The 2023 Capital Budget for Environment and Climate with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $62.403 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

121. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Environment and Climate totalling $269.500 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate.

 

Fleet Services

 

122. The 2023 Capital Budget for Fleet Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $397.218 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.

 

123. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Fleet Services totalling $717.700 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.

 

Office of the Chief Information Security Officer

 

124. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $28.651 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.

 

Technology Services

 

125. The 2023 Capital Budget for Technology Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $104.493 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.

 

126. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Technology Services totalling $231.958 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.

 

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

127. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $2.732 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

 

128. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer totalling $1.200 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

Office of the Controller

 

129. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Controller with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $149.998 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Controller.

 

130. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Office of the Controller totalling $10.950 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Controller.

 

CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Clerk's Office

 

131. The 2023 Capital Budget for City Clerk's Office with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $9.752 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the City Clerk's Office.

 

132. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for City Clerk's Office totalling $18.390 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the City Clerk's Office.

 

Toronto Lobbyist Registrar

 

133. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $1.750 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar.

 

Ombudsman Toronto

 

134. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $1.100 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Ombudsman Toronto.

 

AGENCIES

 

Exhibition Place

 

135. The 2023 Capital Budget for Exhibition Place with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $33.601 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

136. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Exhibition Place totalling $133.275 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place, as amended by Part 137 below.

  

137. An increase to the 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Plan for Exhibition Place of $6.840 million in 2023 to proceed with concept development, feasibility studies and preliminary design and preparation, as part of the stage gating process, for the enhancements and upgrades to be made to the City-owned stadium (BMO Field) in order to support the City hosting of FIFA Men's World Cup matches in 2026, and future year cash flow estimates for 2024-2032 of $15.356 million.

 

TO Live

 

138. The 2023 Capital Budget for TO Live with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $34.155 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

139. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for TO Live totalling $71.850 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live.

 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

140. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $32.279 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

141. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority totalling $192.828 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

Toronto Public Health

 

142. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $17.900 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

143. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health totalling $15.996 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health.

 

Toronto Public Library

 

144. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $139.245 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

145. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Library totalling $409.704 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library.

 

Toronto Police Service

 

146. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Police Service with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $191.254 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

147. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Police Service totalling $534.754 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service.

 

Toronto Transit Commission

 

148. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission with cash flows of $1.341 billion and future year commitments of $8.878 billion, totaling $10.219 billion as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

149. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Toronto Transit Commission totalling $2.272 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission.

 

Toronto Zoo

 

150. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Zoo with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $55.094 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo wherein all sub-projects with third party financing are deemed approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023, and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

151. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Zoo totalling $102.340 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo.

 

Yonge-Dundas Square

 

152. The 2023 Capital Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.305 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Yonge-Dundas Square.

 

153. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Yonge-Dundas Square totalling $0.723 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Yonge-Dundas Square.

 

Corporate Initiatives

 

154. The 2023 Capital Budget for Corporate Initiatives with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.888 million representing carry forward amounts from prior years, as detailed in Appendix 2.1 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Background Information (City Council)

(February 1, 2023) Letter from Mayor John Tory on the Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-234161.pdf
(February 1, 2023) Report from Mayor John Tory on the Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-234128.pdf
Appendix 1 - Contributions and Withdrawals to/from Reserves in Corporate Accounts
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-234125.pdf
Appendix 2 - 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes and 2023-2032 Capital Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-234126.pdf
(January 24, 2023) Transmittal from the Budget Committee on Item BU3.1 - 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets (MPB4.1a)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-234127.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(January 4, 2023) E-mail from Douglas Buck (MPB.Main)
(January 29, 2023) E-mail from Andreas Wille (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2023) E-mail from Jerry E (MPB.Main)
(January 5, 2023) E-mail from Kate Chung (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2023) E-mail from Carol Smith (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2023) E-mail from Dave M (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2023) E-mail from Molly Johnson (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2023) E-mail from Angela Warner (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2023) E-mail from Brigitte Hosmer (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2023) E-mail from Jeff Mount (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2023) E-mail from Travis Lusney (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2023) Letter from Paul Baron, President, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (MPB.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-164047.pdf
(January 26, 2023) E-mail from Cassia Wojcik (MPB.Main)
(January 26, 2023) E-mail from Kayla Middleton (MPB.Main)
(January 26, 2023) E-mail from Mary Beth (MPB.Main)
(January 26, 2023) E-mail from Patty MacPherson (MPB.Main)
(February 1, 2023) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (MPB.Supp)
(January 30, 2023) E-mail from Alice Schuda (MPB.Supp)
(January 30, 2023) E-mail from Gail Greer (MPB.Supp)
(January 30, 2023) E-mail from Tierney Smith (MPB.Supp)
(January 31, 2023) E-mail from Brennan Luchsinger (MPB.Supp)
(February 1, 2023) E-mail from Michael Roschlau (MPB.Supp)
(February 2, 2023) E-mail from Madeleine Beaupré (MPB.Supp)
(February 5, 2023) E-mail from Vince Conte (MPB.Supp)
(February 6, 2023) E-mail from Nathaniel Hanula-James (MPB.Supp)
(February 7, 2023) Letter from Anna Nieminen (MPB.Supp)
(February 8, 2023) E-mail from Laura Thomas and Nancy Vander Plaats, co-chairs, Social Environmental Action Committee, NUUC (MPB.Supp)
(February 8, 2023) E-mail from Edward Bacal (MPB.Supp)
(February 8, 2023) E-mail from Lino Morra (MPB.Supp)
(February 13, 2023) Multiple Communications from 2546 Individuals received from February 9, 2023 5:35pm to February 13, 2023 at 8:36am (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165729.pdf
(February 14, 2023) Letter from Melissa Goldstein on behalf of Multiple Organizations (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165750.pdf
(February 15, 2023) Letter from Clyde Robinson, on behalf of Ashbridge’s Bay Nature Stewards and Lenka Holubec, member of ProtectNatureTO (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165731.pdf
(February 13, 2023) E-mail from Arefeh Shamsi (MPB.Supp)
(February 14, 2023) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MPB.Supp)
(February 14, 2023) Multiple Communications from 131 Individuals received February 13, 2023 9:55am to February 14, 2023 at 12:05pm (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165789.pdf
(February 13, 2023) Letter from Carolyn Johnson (MPB.New)
(February 14, 2023) Letter from Marvin Alfred, President and Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165794.pdf
(February 14, 2023) Letter from Andria Babbington, President, Toronto & York Region Labour Council (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165795.pdf
(February 14, 2023) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MPB.New)
(February 14, 2023) E-mail from Karen Yukich (MPB.New)
(February 14, 2023) Submission from Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165804.pdf
(February 14, 2023) E-mail from Jenny Davis (MPB.New)
(February 15, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Fultz (MPB.New)
(February 14, 2023) Letter from Tima Shah, President, Centennial College Student Association Inc. (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165813.pdf
(February 15, 2023) Multiple Communications from 151 Individuals received from February 14, 2023 12:49pm to February 15, 2023 at 8:22am (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165807.pdf
(February 15, 2023) E-mail from Jin Huh, Social Planning Toronto, on behalf of multiple organizations and individuals (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165850.pdf
(February 15, 2023) E-mail from Tracy Loconte (MPB.New)
(February 15, 2023) Multiple Communications from 29 Individuals received from February 15, 2023 8:36am to February 15, 2023 at 6:38pm (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mpb/comm/communicationfile-165859.pdf
(February 15, 2023) E-mail from Janet Young (MPB.New)

Motions (City Council)

1 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

REVISED

 

That:

 

1. City Council amend the Mayor's Proposed Budget by $7.00 million, with $0 net impacts through the following amendments:

 

a. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $2.800 million gross and net to provide:

 

i. an added $1.700 million gross and net for an above-inflationary increase to Community Partnership Investment Program grants;

 

ii. an added $0.300 million gross and net to provide ongoing support to the Malvern Family Resource Centre for youth hubs in Danzig and Empringham; and

 

iii. an added $0.800 million gross and net to SafeTO to support anti-violence programming and for "on the street" funding through TO Wards Peace, to further impactful frontline services delivered by agencies in North Etobicoke and the Jane and Finch community, including Think 2wice in North Etobicoke and Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (Y.A.A.A.C.E);

 

b. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter Support and Housing Administration by $0.800 million gross and net to open one additional 24/7 warming centre until April 15;

 

c. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $1.0 million gross and net to expand the Rent Bank grant program;

 

d. one-time increase to the 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission of $0.500 million gross and net to support a one-year pilot for expanding the multi-disciplinary teams on the Toronto Transit Commission that provide mental health supports to persons experiencing homelessness;

 

e. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1.0 million to provide:

 

i. one-time grant of $0.100 million gross and net to the Scarborough Business Association; and

 

ii. $0.900 million gross and net to support established youth culture organizations across the City that have a proven track record of engaging underserved youth through rigorous, diverse ,and accessible cultural programming to improve cultural, social and economic opportunities for youth, in consultation with the Toronto Arts Council;

 

f. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres by $0.100 million gross and net to provide additional funding toward the 519 Community Centre;

 

g. increase the 2023 Operating Budget for City Council by $0.800 million gross and net to increase Councillor Office's staff salary and benefits budget envelope, equally allocated across the 25 wards.

 

and the above amendments to be funded by a reduction of $7.0 million gross and net to the 2023 Non-Program Expenditures Operating Budget through the following amendments:

 

h. reductions of $5.0 million gross and net associated with funding included in Non-Program Expenditures for emergent 2023 operating priorities; and

 

i. reduction of $2.0 million gross and net in Non-Program expenditures arising from further savings to be achieved from a focus on reductions in consulting services, revised estimates for Tax Deficiencies, and final 2023 timing forecast of Debt Issuance.

 

2. City Council amend the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration and the 2024 and 2025 outlooks by an increase of $0.270 million gross and $0 net in 2023, an increase of $0.291 million gross and $0 net in 2024, an increase of $0.021 million gross and $0 net in 2025 and 1 full time temporary position to reflect time-limited funding received (2023-2025) to advance Justice Centres in Ontario.

 

3. City Council increase Non-Program expenditures by $1 million to expand the maximum household income thresholds for the property tax cancellation and property tax deferral programs, and the water and solid waste rebate programs to $55,000 from the previous $46,305 for the tax cancellation program and $50,000 from the deferral and rebate programs, offset by a $1 million reduction in 2023 Non-Program Expenditures associated with funding included for emergent 2023 operating priorities.

 

4. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $200,000 gross and $0 net, on a one-time basis, to provide additional funding for 5N2 Food for All to complete the renovations at 705 Progress Avenue, fully funded from reserve XR2007 Parkland Acquisition-Pre 1999 (Scarborough).

 

5. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Environment and Climate Division, on a one-time basis, by $500,000 for a credit enhancement program to support scaling up the Home Energy Loan Program, subject to a second quarter report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with program implementation details and a sustainable funding solution, including identifying third party capital, funded by the Local Improvement Charge Energy Works reserve fund that would normally be used as capital for a limited number of home retrofits.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:46 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Carroll - motion 1
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

2 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Jon Burnside (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $1.500 million gross and $0 debt and cash flow of $0.050 million in 2023, $1.400 million in 2024 and $0.050 million in 2025, to create a new capital sub-project known as Wigmore Park Splash Pad and Playground in the Playgrounds Water play project, fully funded by the following sources for a new splash pad and playground improvements: $1,202,987 in Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1648-1682 Victoria Park Avenue (source account: 220096), and $297,013 from Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu (XR2213) as noted in the chart below:

 

Development Location

Internal Order Account (XR2213)

Amount ($)

23-25 Hobson Avenue

4200226

$16,697.44

1970 Victoria Park Avenue

4200797

$280,315.56

Total

$297,013.00


3 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Lost)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $900,000 to provide, in partnership with community agencies, 24/7, low-barrier indoor respite spaces for people who are experiencing homelessness, to be funded by a $900,000 decrease to the Toronto Police Service 2023 budget.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:48 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Bravo - motion 3
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Alejandra Bravo, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Dianne Saxe

4a - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council amend the 2023 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards by an increase of $846,040 gross and zero net for 8 full-time equivalent new operating positions within the RentSafeTO program, funded by the increase in the registration fee of $3.44 for apartment buildings.

 

 

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:49 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Matlow - motion 4a
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

4b - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 834-840 St Clair Avenue West, secured for a range of local community facilities (Source account: XR3028-4500226), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Winona/McMurrich Senior and Junior Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City, and direct that the $150,000 in Section 45 funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City.


4c - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $0.2 million gross and net, fully funded through a reduction of $0.2 million gross and net to the 2023 Capital From Current, with a further $2 million increase in the 10-year debt funding to maintain a balanced capital plan, for the purposes of establishing a “Renoviction” assistance program, through the Tenant Support Program’s community partner, to aid tenants issued fraudulent N12 and N13 notices.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:51 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Matlow - motion 4c
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Gord Perks
Total members that voted No: 19 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

4d - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

That: 

 

City Council reallocate $600,000 within the 2023 Capital Budget for Transportation Services for consultancy support in order to review the FG Gardiner Approved Individual Environmental Assessment and report to the March 20, 2023 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, to coincide with the referral of IA3.1, on:

 

a. the implications of moving ahead with removal of the six-lane elevated Gardiner Expressway from east of Jarvis Street, and widening of Lake Shore Boulevard east of Jarvis Street into an eight-lane landscaped at-grade boulevard, including revisiting the previously considered initial design for the Remove option and updating cost estimates to current day prices;

 

b. the steps necessary to advance the Remove option rather than the currently approved Hybrid 3 option, including engagement with the Province of Ontario regarding reopening and making amendments to the Individual Environmental Assessment, and any sunk costs to date;

 

c. an update of the previous analysis that had concluded in 2015 that the Hybrid alternative was preferred on the basis of the Environmental Assessment Transportation and Infrastructure study lens while the Remove alternative was preferred on the basis of the Urban Design, Environment and Economics study lenses;

 

d. an update of the previous analysis of the City land made available by choosing the Remove option, including total land value and the number of new units of housing that could be created; and

 

e. the impact of pausing the signing of new contracts until after the March 20, 2023 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

 

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:52 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Matlow - motion 4d
Total members that voted Yes: 4 Members that voted Yes are Alejandra Bravo, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks
Total members that voted No: 22 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

4e - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $500,000 gross and net to expand the investment to the Indigenous Funding Framework to $250,000 and the Black Mandated Funded Framework to $250,000, to be funded by a reduction of $500,000 in the 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture for international trade activities.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:54 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Matlow - motion 4e
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Alejandra Bravo, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Gord Perks
Total members that voted No: 19 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

5 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council amend the Mayor's Proposed Budget to increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services by $1.389 million gross and $0 net for the installation of Electric Vehicle charging stations on residential permit parking spaces, funded by the increase in user fees on permit parking.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:55 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Fletcher - motion 5
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

6 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services by $198,270 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, for the design and construction of streetscaping and public realm improvement on University Avenue from Wellington Street West to about 60 metres south, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits received from the development at 25 York Street for streetscape improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700558) to the Neighbourhood Improvement Program (CTP423 –01 University Avenue Streetscape).

 


7a - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Lost)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services - Road and Sidewalk Management by $1.624 million to restore mechanical leaf collection service, to be funded by a corresponding decrease in the 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services - Transportation Safety and Operations.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:57 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Holyday - motion 7a
Total members that voted Yes: 5 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 21 Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 10:02 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Holyday - motion 7a - REVOTE
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 18 Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 7a by Councillor Holyday.


7b - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Lost)

REVISED MOTION 7b

That:

 

1. City Council reallocate the funds within the 10 year Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Parking Authority, Yonge-Dundas Square and Parks Forestry and Recreation, associated with the renaming of Dundas Street initiative, to the unfunded state of good repair projects within each respective Budget as follows: 

 

Dundas Street and Civic Asset Renaming (2023-2032) funds to be reallocated to unfunded state of good repair projects

 

2023

2024-2032

Toronto Parking Authority

0

560,000

Yonge Dundas Square

100,000

0

Parks Forestry and Recreation

30,000

270,000

Total

130,000

830,000

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 9:58 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Holyday - motion 7b
Total members that voted Yes: 5 Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Stephen Holyday, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak
Total members that voted No: 21 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 10:04 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Holyday - motion 7b - REVOTE
Total members that voted Yes: 6 Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Stephen Holyday, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza
Total members that voted No: 20 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 7b by Councillor Holyday.


7c - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Lost)

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $500,000 to restore the full funding level to the area street tree maintenance program, funded by a corresponding decrease in the 2023 Operating Budget for Park, Forestry and Recreation - New Tree Planting Budget.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 10:00 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Holyday - motion 7c
Total members that voted Yes: 2 Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday
Total members that voted No: 24 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

8 - Motion to Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 7 of O. Reg. 529/22, amend the Mayor's proposed budget to include:

 

a. the 2023 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $143.380 million gross, $32.748 million revenue and $110.633 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

 

Gross Expenditures               ($000s)

 

 

Revenue

($000s)

 

Net Expenditures

($000s)

Business Technology Solutions

52,475.5

18,451.7

34,023.8

Computer & Communications Technology Infrastructure

62,170.6

11,200.1

50,970.5

Enterprise Technology Services Planning & Client Services

28,734.0

3,095.8

25,638.2

Total Program Budget

143,380.1

32,747.6

110,632.5

 

b. an addition to the Toronto Police Services 2023 Operating Budget of $2.858 million gross and $2.858 million net, as presently allocated by the Toronto Police Services Board for telecommunications;

 

c. an addition to the Toronto Transit Commission Conventional and Wheel-Trans 2023 Operating Budget of $7.818 million gross and $7.818 million net for telecommunications;

 

d. an addition to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2023 Operating Budget of $2.595 million gross and $2.595 million net for telecommunications; and

 

e. an addition to the Exhibition Place 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Plan of $6.840 million in 2023 to proceed with concept development, feasibility studies and preliminary design and preparation, as part of the stage gating process, for the enhancements and upgrades to be made to the City-owned stadium (BMO Field) in order to support the City hosting of FIFA Men's World Cup matches in 2026, and future year cash flow estimates for 2024-2032 of $15.356 million.

Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-15-2023 10:06 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MPB4.1 - Crawford - motion 8
Total members that voted Yes: 24 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are John Tory

Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, asked the Speaker to remind Council what the rules say about the purpose of questions.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and advised Council that the purpose is to ask a question to clarify and get an answer.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, stated that Councillor Bradford is entitled to ask questions to help him understand the motion by Councillor Bravo.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he wished to remind the Speaker that in the Procedures by-law the duties of the Speaker are outlined to ensure that all Members are treated with respect and courtesy.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Perks.


Point of Order by Mayor John Tory

Mayor Tory, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the amount of money for the Dundas Street Renaming project in motion 7b by Councillor Holyday should be clarified because it is not in the budget, and Council cannot be asked to reallocate something that isn't there in the first place.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that there is no money in the budget,


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he can point to line items in the budget notes.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and noted that. According to staff, the amount of money that is actually there is $131, 000.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point Order, asked if the Speaker would allow him to amend his motion to that amount.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and asked if Councillor Colle had any more questions for Councillor Holyday, before she rules the motion out of order.


Point of Order by Councillor Mike Colle

Councillor Colle, rising on a Point or Order, stated that Councillor Holyday just has to withdraw the misleading statement from his motion.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, asked if he could show the Speaker the line items in the budget notes, would the Speaker allow him to amend his motion to reflect those numbers.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and suggested that Councillor Holyday talk to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Manager to clarify the amount of money available in the budget, and then the Speaker will rule on the motion.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he wished to apologize to Councillor Carroll for his remarks made earlier in the meeting. Councillor Holyday further stated that Councillor Carrol had let him know that his use of the word "padded" was taken negatively and he wanted to let Councillor Carroll know that there was absolutely no intent on that and apologized if it was taken the wrong way.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Holyday.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Privilege, thanked the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Security Chief for their work in handling the situations in the Council Chamber during the morning session of the meeting.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Fletcher.


Point of Order by Councillor Mike Colle

Councillor Colle, rising on a Point of Order, stated that motion 7b, as amended, by Councillor Holyday does not recognize that Council was given misleading information and he would like Councillor Holyday to retract his specific reference to $5.5 million in the budget for the renaming of Dundas Street.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and noted that Councillor Holyday had amended his motion.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Mike Colle

Councillor Colle, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor Holyday did not retract the categorical statement that he made about the $5.5 million, and his statement that staff was not right in that regard.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Colle.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, offered an explanation of how he arrived at that number while drafting the motion.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and noted that what Councillor Colle is asking is for Councillor Holyday to retract the comment he made about there being over 5 million dollars in this account.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he made the comment in good faith.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and ruled for Councillor Holyday to retract his comment, because he was disputing staff who were telling him the money wasn't there.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he was actually disputing the Speaker.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and ruled for Councillor Holyday to please retract his comments.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that if that is the wish of Council, he will retract his comments to save the peace and in recognition of the fact that the Speaker was very gracious in allowing the motion to be amended.

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Mayor John Tory - as it pertains to his involvement with the Rogers family, which in turn is related to Rogers Inc., that provides telephone and cellular services, wireless devices, internet and Wi-Fi services to the City of Toronto. The interest pertains to the 2023 Technology Services operating budget; the 2023 budgets for Toronto Police Services, Toronto Transit Commission, and Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in each case as it relates to funds for telephone, wireless, and internet services; and, out of abundance of caution, the capital plan for Exhibition Place, as it relates to capital funds for the BMO field.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=11357
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council