Item - 2026.GG31.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the General Government Committee on July 20, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
GG31.25 - Authority to Reallocate Funds for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and direct that that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential at the discretion of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential in its entirety as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and that it includes a position, plan, or criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on, or to be carried on, by or on behalf of the City.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and a position, plan, or criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on, or to be carried on, by or on behalf of the City. Confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water will be made public at the discretion of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water in consultation with the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - The attachment to this report contains advice that includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City. The attachment is also about a position, plan, and criteria to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-289247.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
GG31.25 - Authority to Reallocate Funds for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Confidential Attachment - The attachment to this report contains advice that includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City. The attachment is also about a position, plan, and criteria to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Committee Recommendations
The General Government Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and direct that that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential at the discretion of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential in its entirety as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and that it includes a position, plan, or criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on, or to be carried on, by or on behalf of the City.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks authority to reallocate funds for construction of the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The reallocation is needed for potential resolution of claims related to the project.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-289247.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1