Item - 2024.GG14.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 24, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the General Government Committee on July 2, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 24, 2024.
GG14.22 - Claim for Damages - Toronto Paramedic Services Vehicle Components
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. This report also contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-246646.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
GG14.22 - Claim for Damages - Toronto Paramedic Services Vehicle Components
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. This report also contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Committee Recommendations
The General Government Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 14, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Origin
Summary
The City purchased vehicle components for environmental and fuel efficiency of Toronto Paramedic Services (“TPS”) vehicles. The City alleges that the components were defective.
Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding legal action.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-246646.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1