Item - 2024.EX13.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 17 and 18, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on April 9, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024.
EX13.10 - Authority to Accept Bequest Donation to Toronto Archives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Clerk, or their designate, to accept the donation of $162,962.96 from Katherine Anne Hartley for Toronto Archives and to deposit the donation into Clerks Equipment Reserve (XQ1507).
2. City Council authorize the City Clerk, or their designate, to withdraw the donated amount from Clerks Equipment Reserve (XQ1507) to support programming in the Toronto Archives.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-244032.pdf
EX13.10 - Authority to Accept Bequest Donation to Toronto Archives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Clerk, or their designate, to accept the donation of $162,962.96 from Katherine Anne Hartley for Toronto Archives and to deposit the donation into Clerks Equipment Reserve (XQ1507).
2. City Council authorize the City Clerk, or their designate, to withdraw the donated amount from Clerks Equipment Reserve (XQ1507) to support programming in the Toronto Archives.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to request approval from City Council to accept a 2023 bequest donation of $162,962.96 from Katherine Anne Hartley to Toronto Archives.
The value of this donation exceeds the $50,000 threshold for donation acceptance under the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 71 Financial Control, where the value of this bequest exceeds the $50,000 threshold for division heads to accept and spend donated funds under Article X, Section 71-19.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-244032.pdf