Item - 2024.EX19.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- 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.
EX19.7 - Toronto Membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to facilitate Toronto’s membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and negotiate and enter into any agreements required while retaining its direct government to government relationships and its ability to enter into direct intergovernmental agreements, subject to the adoption of the 2025 Budget.
2. City Council request the Mayor to include fees for membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in the 2025 Operating Budget submission, estimated at $160,000 for 2025.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-250982.pdf
Appendix 1 - Letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario President to Mayor Chow
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-250983.pdf
EX19.7 - Toronto Membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to facilitate Toronto’s membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and negotiate and enter into any agreements required while retaining its direct government to government relationships and its ability to enter into direct intergovernmental agreements, subject to the adoption of the 2025 Budget.
2. City Council request the Mayor to include fees for membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in the 2025 Operating Budget submission, estimated at $160,000 for 2025.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee requested the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for their interest in serving on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors, and to report the results of the canvass to the December 16, 2024 meeting of the Striking Committee.
Origin
Summary
This report addresses the intergovernmental and financial considerations of Toronto rejoining the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). This report recommends that the City join AMO to reinforce Toronto's role as a leader in the municipal sector, and support Toronto's interest in fiscal sustainability, knowledge sharing and municipal collaboration.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-250982.pdf
Appendix 1 - Letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario President to Mayor Chow
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-250983.pdf
Motions
That the Executive Committee request the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for their interest in serving on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors, and to report the results of the canvass to the December 16, 2024 meeting of the Striking Committee.