Item - 2025.FWC8.1

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that:

1. Executive Committee, in accordance Section 71- 11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to amend the existing Temporary Hospitality Structures contract with Arena Event Services revising the overall target value from $23,000,000 to $25,060,048 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($25,501,105 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from the Executive Committee to amend the agreement with Arena Event Services Inc. for the installation of temporary hospitality structures at Toronto Stadium to support additional semi-permanent fit-out equipment and installation. The contract amendment will provide additional funding to improve visitor experience for ticket holders attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26), including the addition of HVAC, power, upgraded finishes, janitor closets, and Automatic External Defibrillators.

Authority is being sought to amend the existing Temporary Hospitality Structures contract with Arena Event Services by an incremental value of $2,060,048.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, to be fully funded through contributions from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) with no impact to the $380.0 million overall budget for the FWC26 as the requirements for these visitor experience improvements is outside the scope required for hosting the FWC26.