Item - 2024.EX19.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2024 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on December 10, 2024 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024.
EX19.10 - 2025 Interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt, effective January 1, 2025, the interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees as summarized by customer group in Appendix A to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and detailed in Solid Waste Management Services Municipal Code Chapter 441 in Appendix B to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
2. City Council authorize that the necessary amendments be made to the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required to give effect to City Council's decision.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
4. City Council direct that all the interim rates, fees and charges set out in Appendix A to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, adopted by City Council in Parts 1 and 2 above, continue in full force and effect until such time as they are amended or repealed by City Council.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to deliver a public education campaign and promote the seniors rebate program to encourage residents to switch to a smaller size bin to realize savings on their solid waste bills.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-251072.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-251109.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-17-2024 10:33 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX19.10 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas, Frances Nunziata (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Parthi Kandavel, James Pasternak |
EX19.10 - 2025 Interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt, effective January 1, 2025, the interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees as summarized by customer group in Appendix A to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and detailed in Solid Waste Management Services Municipal Code Chapter 441 in Appendix B to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
2. City Council authorize that the necessary amendments be made to the Municipal Code Chapter 441 – Fees and Charges, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required to give effect to City Council's decision.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
4. City Council direct that all the interim rates, fees and charges set out in Appendix A to the report (November 26, 2024) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, adopted by City Council in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, continue in full force and effect until such time as they are amended or repealed by City Council.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to deliver a public education campaign and promote the seniors rebate program to encourage residents to switch to a smaller size bin to realize savings on their solid waste bills.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends the adoption by City Council of interim 2025 Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) Rates and Fees as set out in this report. The adoption of these interim rates and fees is requested in advance of the 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Operating and Capital Budgets to establish these interim rates and fees and provide City staff with the necessary authority to implement them effective January 1, 2025.
City Council may amend the interim rates when the 2025 Tax and Rate Supported Operating and Capital Budget is approved, which is expected in February 2025.
This report recommends an interim 3.75 percent increase in SWMS rates and fees effective January 1, 2025. The recommended increase, shown in Table 1 below by customer grouping, will allow Solid Waste Management Services to maintain all current service levels and address future capital needs.
Table 1: Interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees effective January 1, 2025
|
Customer Group |
Interim Rate Increase |
Comments |
|
Multi-Residential |
3.75% |
Maintain service levels and fund Capital Program |
|
Single Family and Residential Units Above Commercial (RUAC) |
3.75% |
Maintain service levels and fund Capital Program |
|
Bag Tags, Bin Purchase |
3.75% |
Maintain service levels and fund Capital Program |
|
Commercial, Divisions, Agencies and Corp., Schools |
3.75% |
Maintain service levels and fund Capital Program |
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-251072.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-251109.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to deliver a public education campaign and promote the seniors rebate program to encourage residents to switch to a smaller size bin to realize savings on their solid waste bills.