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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act 

Confirmation of Minutes - Meeting on January 10, 12, 13, 17, and 18, 2023

Communications/Reports

2023 Operating and Capital Budgets

2023 Operating Budget

RATE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS

Solid Waste Management Services

1. The 2023 Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $398.247 million gross, $410.251 million revenue, and $12.004 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Solid Waste Management Services of 1,156.3 positions comprised of 64.3 capital position and 1,092 operating positions.

Toronto Water

2. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Water of $484.366 million gross, $1,483.736 million revenue and $999.370 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Water of 1,896.3 positions comprised of 136.0 capital positions and 1,760.3 operating positions.

Toronto Parking Authority

3. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Parking Authority of $116.7 million gross, $142.1 million revenue and ($25.4 million) net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Parking Authority of 326.5 positions.

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Services

4. The 2023 Operating Budget for Children’s Services of $1,108.5 million gross, $1,018.1 million revenue, and $90.4 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Children's Services of 1,020.7 positions, comprised of 1,020.7 operating positions.

Court Services

5. The 2023 Operating Budget for Court Services of $35.659 million gross, $90.891 million revenue and $55.232 million net revenue for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Court Services of 259.2 positions comprised of 259.2 operating position.

Economic Development and Culture

6. The 2023 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture of $102.167 million gross, $21.413 million revenue and $80.754 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Economic Development and Culture of 323.6 positions comprised of 11.0 capital positions and 312.6 operating positions.

Toronto Fire Services

7. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $523.882 million gross, $20.877 million revenue and $503.005 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Fire Services of 3,258.3 positions comprised of 1.0 capital positions and 3,257.3 operating positions.

Housing Secretariat

8. The 2023 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat of $844.624 million gross, $425.553 million revenue and $419.071 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Housing Secretariat of 247 positions comprised of 17 capital positions and 230 operating positions.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

9. The 2023 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry, & Recreation of $487.978 million gross, $148.297 million revenue and $339.681 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Parks, Forestry, & Recreation of 4,797.2 positions comprised of 192.0 capital positions and 4,605.2 operating positions.

Seniors Services and Long-Term Care

10. The 2023 Operating Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of $374.379 million gross, $280.890 million revenue and $93.489 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of 3,440.8 positions comprised of 2.0 capital positions and 3,438.8 operating positions.

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

11. The 2023 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $707.150 million gross, $216.210 million revenue and $490.940 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of 1,060.9 positions comprised of 21.0 capital positions and 1,039.9 operating positions.

Social Development, Finance and Administration

12. The 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $101.170 million gross, $21.950 million revenue and $79.221 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Social Development, Finance and Administration of 336.0 positions comprised of 336.0 operating positions.

13. The New and Enhanced Service Priorities for Building Safer Communities of $4.538 million gross expenditures and SafeTO Collaborative Analytics and Learning Environment of $1.433 million gross expenditures be approved conditionally, subject to the confirmation of 100 per cent funding from the Federal Government.

Toronto Employment and Social Services

14. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Employment & Social Services of $1,153.609 million gross, $1,075.975 million revenue and $77.635 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Employment & Social Services of 1,782.5 operating positions.

Toronto Paramedic Services

15. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services of $315.707 million gross, $207.149 million revenue and $108.558 million net for the following services:

• The above includes aThe 2023 staff complement for Toronto Paramedic Services of 1,878.3 positions comprised of 3.0 capital positions and 1,875.3 operating positions.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

City Planning

16. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Planning of $57.978 million gross, $48.258 million revenue and $9.721 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for City Planning of 485.0 positions comprised of 16.1 capital positions and 468.9 operating positions.

Engineering and Construction Services

17. The 2023 Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services of $79.526 million gross, $78.947 million revenue and $0.579 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Engineering and Construction Services of 672.1 positions comprised of 495.4 capital positions and 176.7 operating positions.

Municipal Licensing and Standards

18. The 2023 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing & Standards of $67.146 million gross, $43.732 million revenue and $23.414 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Municipal Licensing & Standards of 601.5 operating positions.

Office of Emergency Management

19. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Emergency Management of $6.034 million gross, $1.240 million revenue and $4.794 million net for the following service:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Office of Emergency Management of 39.0 positions comprised of 39.0 operating positions.

Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration

20. The 2023 Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of $18.007 million gross, $12.798 million revenue, and $5.209 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of 172.1 positions comprised of 9.0 capital positions and 163.1 operating positions.

Toronto Building

21. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $71.949 million gross, $88.096 million revenue and ($16.147) million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Building of 563.0 operating positions.

Transit Expansion Division

22. The 2023 Operating Budget for Transit Expansion Division of $10.288 million gross, $7.951 million revenue and $2.337 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Transit Expansion Division of 65.0 positions comprised of 2.0 capital positions and 63.0 operating positions.

Transportation Services

23. The 2023 Operating Budget for Transportation Services of $454.465 million gross, $222.381 million revenue, and $232.084 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Transportation Services of 1,522.0 positions comprised of 235.3 capital positions and 1,286.7 operating positions.

CORPORATE SERVICES

311 Toronto

24. The 2023 Operating Budget for 311 Toronto of $19.971 million gross, $8.878 million revenue and $11.092 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for 311 Toronto of 178.0 positions comprised of 13.0 capital positions and 165.0 operating positions.

Corporate Real Estate Management

25. The 2023 Operating Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management of $207.523 million gross, $96.517 million revenue and $111.006 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Corporate Real Estate Management of 1,030.4 positions comprised of 89.5 capital positions and 940.9 operating positions.

Environment and Climate

26. The 2023 Operating Budget for Environment & Climate of $17.695 million gross, $4.105 million revenue and $13.590 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Environment & Climate of 98.6 positions comprised entirely of operating positions.

Fleet Services

27. The 2023 Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $73.399 million gross, $40.833 million revenue and $32.565 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Fleet Services of 206.0 positions comprised of 206.0 operating positions. 

Office of the Chief Information Security Officer

28. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer of $38.042 million gross, $3.000 million revenue and $35.042 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer of 82.0 positions comprised entirely of operating positions.

Technology Services

29. The 2023 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $143.380 million gross, $32.748 million revenue and $110.633 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Technology Services of 787.0 positions comprised of 140.5 capital positions and 646.5 operating positions.

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

30. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of $18.942 million gross, $5.639 million revenue and $13.303 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of 133.0 positions comprised of 13.0 capital positions and 120.0 operating positions.

Office of the Controller

31. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Controller of $101.357 million gross, $59.638 million revenue and $41.719 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Office of the Controller of 833.0 positions comprised of 141.0 capital positions and 692.0 operating positions.

CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

City Clerk's Office

32. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Clerk's Office of $51.387 million gross, $12.902 million revenue and $38.485 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for City Clerk's Office of 369.9 positions comprising of 16.0 capital positions and 353.9 operating positions.

City Council

33. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Council is $24.155 million gross, $0.363 million revenue and $23.792 million net:

Office of the Mayor

34. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Mayor of $2.937 million gross and net:

Office of the Auditor General

35. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Auditor General’s Office of $7.350 million gross, and $7.350 million net for the following services:

36. The 2023 staff complement for the Auditor General’s Office of 44.0 positions.

Office of the Integrity Commissioner

37. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of $0.760 million gross, $0.100 million revenue and $0.660 million net:

38. The 2023 staff complement for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of 3.0 positions. 

Toronto Lobbyist Registrar

39. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of $1.268 million gross and net:

40. The 2023 staff complement for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of 8.3 positions.

Ombudsman Toronto

41. The 2023 Operating Budget for Ombudsman Toronto of $3.665 million gross and net:

42. The 2023 staff complement for Ombudsman Toronto of 26.0 positions.

City Manager's Office

43. The 2023 Operating Budget for City Manager's Office of $79.563 million gross, $20.076 million revenue and $59.487 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for City Manager's Office of 533.0 positions comprised entirely of 533.0 operating positions.

44. Direct that the information contained in the Confidential Attachment to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Manager's Office remain confidential until the outcome of City Council’s decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

Legal Services

45. The 2023 Operating Budget for Legal Services of $64.414 million gross, $26.612 million revenue and $37.802 million net for the following services:

• The above include a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Legal Services of 419.0 positions comprised of 29.0 capital positions and 390.0 operating positions.

AGENCIES

CreateTO

46. The 2023 Operating Budget for CreateTO of $17.683 million gross, $17.683 million revenue and $0.0 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for CreateTO of 81.0 positions comprised entirely of operating positions.

Exhibition Place

47. The 2023 Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $62.535 million gross, $60.335 million revenue, and $2.200 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Exhibition Place of 361.0 positions comprised of 7.0 capital position and 354.00 operating positions. 

Heritage Toronto

48. The 2023 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $1.435 million gross, $0.861 million revenue and $0.575 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Heritage Toronto of 12.5 operating positions.

TO Live

49. The 2023 Operating Budget for TO Live of $43.208 million gross, $37.036 million revenue and $6.172 million net for the following service:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for TO Live of 227.0 positions comprised of 14.0 capital positions and 213.0 operating positions.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

50. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $11.148 million gross, $5.603 million revenue and $5.545 million net for the following services:

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

51. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $9.4 million gross, $9.4 million revenue and $0 net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of 33.0 positions entirely comprised of operating positions.

Toronto Public Health

52. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Health of $368.967 million gross, $209.894 million revenue and $159.073 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Public Health of 2,300.0 positions comprised of 29.0 capital positions and 2,271.0 operating positions.

53. Direct that the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health, remain confidential until the outcome of City Council’s decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff. 

Toronto Public Library

54. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library of $234.610 million gross, $21.051 million revenue and $213.559 million net for the following services:

• The above included a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Public Library of positions comprised of 5.0 capital positions and 1,833.3 operating positions.

Toronto Police Service

55. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service of $1,330.6 million gross, $164.1 million revenue and $1,166.5 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Police Service of 7,690 positions.

Toronto Police Services Board

56. The 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Services Board of $3.253 million gross, $1.076 million revenue and $2.177 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Toronto Police Services Board of 10.5 operating positions. 

Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement Unit

57. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit of $52.639 million gross, $1.298 million revenue and $51.341 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for the Toronto Parking Enforcement Unit of 394.0 operating positions.

Toronto Transit Commission

58. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission of $2.380 billion gross, $1.055 billion revenue and $1.325 billion net for the following services:

• The above includes 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Transit Commission of 16,787 positions comprised of 2,910 capital positions and 13,877 operating positions.

59. Request the Provincial and Federal governments to:

a. Provide relief to offset the financial impacts of COVID-19 through recovery, which are estimated to be $366.4 million in 2023, with forecasted impacts expected into 2024 and 2025; and,

b. Work with the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Toronto to develop a sustainable funding model for public transit.

Toronto Zoo

60. The 2023 Operating Budget for Toronto Zoo of $58.713 million gross, $44.048 million revenue and $14.665 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Toronto Zoo of 440.2 operating positions.

Yonge-Dundas Square

61. The 2023 Operating Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square of $3.248 million gross, $1.950 million revenue and $1.298 million net for the following services:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Yonge-Dundas Square of 8.0 operating positions.

Corporate Accounts

62. The 2023 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of $2.235 billion gross and ($1.023) billion net revenue comprised of the following accounts:

• The above includes a 2023 budgeted staff complement for Parking Tag Operations of 394 operating positions, as well as 150 operating positions associated with Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (EX1.4).

63. One-time funding of $23.027 million in 2023 to fund one-time costs in Toronto Community Housing Corporation not expected to recur in future years.

64. Further funding of $10.754 million in 2023 to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to offset COVID–related operating pressures.

65. The contribution of $251.784 million to the City Building Reserve Fund from the dedicated City Building levy for priority transit and housing capital projects.

66. The contribution of $40.699 million to the Scarborough Transit Reserve Fund from the dedicated special property tax levy, in support of commitments to transit investments.

67. The 2023 Operating Budget for Association of Community Centres of $9.989 million gross and $9.693 million net, with 87 positions as detailed in the Appendix 4 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

68. The 2023 Operating Budget for Arena Boards of Management of $10.228 million gross, $10.294 million revenue and ($0.066) million net revenue, with 68 positions as detailed in the Appendix 5 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

69. The continuation of the existing Solid Waste Rebates for Low Income Seniors, Disabled and Multi-Residential customers as outlined in Appendix 6 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

70. The transfer of $12.474 million gross and $0 net upon approval of the 2023 Budget, funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), from Corporate Accounts to the 2023 Operating Budget of the following programs for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

71. To amend Corporate Accounts 2023 Operating Budget by a reduction of $1.674 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and reduction of 15 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

72. To amend Toronto Water's 2023 Operating Budget by $1.674 million fully funded by the Development Application Review Reserve Fund (XR1307), for a net zero impact and addition of 15 positions for the Implementation of Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan

RATE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS

Solid Waste Management Services

73. The 2023 Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $650.074 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services.

74. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $402.950 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services.

75. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Water

76. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Water with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $8,521.664 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water.

77. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $7,018.407 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water.

78. That all sub-projects with third-party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023. If such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding will be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs. 

Toronto Parking Authority

79. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $309.4 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.

80. The 2023-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Parking Authority totalling $125.0 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.

81. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Services

82. The 2023 Capital Budget for Children’s Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $78.838 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services.

83. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Children’s Services totalling $22.546 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services.

84. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Economic Development and Culture

85. The 2023 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $47.220 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture.

86. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Economic Development and Culture totalling $141.521 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture.

87. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Fire Services

88. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Fire Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $30.271 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.

89. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Fire Services totalling $26.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.

Housing Secretariat

90. The 2023 Capital Budget for Housing Secretariat with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $898.502 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Housing Secretariat.

91. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Housing Secretariat totalling $2,280.133 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Housing Secretariat.

92. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

93. The 2023 Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry, & Recreation with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,524.394 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

94. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry, & Recreation totalling $1,802.959 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

95. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs. 

Seniors Services and Long-Term Care

96. The 2023 Capital Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $217.614 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care.

97. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care totalling $68.121 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care.

98. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

99. The 2023 Capital Budget for Shelter, Support & Housing Administration with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $646.359 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

100. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Shelter, Support & Housing Administration totalling $675.069 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

101. Continue to advocate to the Federal and Provincial governments for ongoing funding for the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Refugee/Asylum Claimant programs.

Toronto Employment and Social Services

102. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Employment & Social Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.477 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Employment and Social Services.

Toronto Paramedic Services

103. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $112.905 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.

104. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Paramedic Services totalling $57.610 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

City Planning

105. The 2023 Capital Budget for City Planning with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $11.123 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning.

106. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for City Planning totalling $48.875 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning. 

Transit Expansion Division

107. The 2023 Capital Budget for Transit Expansion Division with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,535.8 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transit Expansion Division.

108. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Transportation Services

109. The 2023 Capital Budget for Transportation Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $3.219 billion as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services.

110. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Transportation Services totalling $2.316 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services.

111. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

112. The 2023 Capital Budget for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $317.090 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative.

113. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative totalling $40.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative.

114. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

CORPORATE SERVICES

311 Toronto

115. The 2023 Capital Budget for 311 Toronto with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.545 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for 311 Toronto.

116. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for 311 Toronto totalling $0.775 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for 311 Toronto.

Corporate Real Estate Management

117. The 2023 Capital Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $1,102.185 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management.

118. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management totalling $456.589 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management.

119. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Environment and Climate

120. The 2023 Capital Budget for Environment & Climate with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $62.403 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate.

121. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Environment & Climate totalling $269.500 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate.

122. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Fleet Services

123. The 2023 Capital Budget for Fleet Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $397.218 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.

124. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Fleet Services totalling $717.700 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.

Office of the Chief Information Security Officer

125. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $28.651 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.

Technology Services

126. The 2023 Capital Budget for Technology Services with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $104.493 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.

127. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Technology Services totalling $231.958 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

128. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $2.732 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

129. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer totalling $1.200 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 

Office of the Controller

130. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Office of the Controller with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $149.998 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Controller.

131. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Office of the Controller totalling $10.950 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Office of the Controller.

CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

City Clerk's Office

132. The 2023 Capital Budget for City Clerk's Office with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $9.752 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the City Clerk's Office.

133. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for City Clerk's Office totalling $18.390 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the City Clerk's Office.

Toronto Lobbyist Registrar

134. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $1.750 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar.

Ombudsman Toronto

135. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $1.100 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Ombudsman Toronto.

AGENCIES

Exhibition Place

136. The 2023 Capital Budget for Exhibition Place with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $40.441 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place.

137. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Exhibition Place totalling $148.631 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place.

138. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

TO Live

139. The 2023 Capital Budget for TO Live with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $34.155 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live.

140. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for TO Live totalling $71.850 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live.

141. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs. 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

142. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto & Region Conservation Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $32.279 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

143. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto & Region Conservation Authority totalling $192.828 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Toronto Public Health

144. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $17.900 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health.

145. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health totalling $15.996 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health.

146. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Public Library

147. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $139.245 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library.

148. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Library totalling $409.704 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library.

149. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Police Service

150. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Police Service with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $191.254 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service.

151. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Police Service totalling $534.754 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service.

152. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Transit Commission

153. The 2023 Capital Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission with cash flows of $1.341 billion and future year commitments of $8.878 billion, totaling $10.219 billion as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission.

154. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Toronto Transit Commission totalling $2.272 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission.

155. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2024 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Toronto Zoo

156. The 2023 Capital Budget for Toronto Zoo with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $55.094 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo.

157. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Zoo totalling $102.340 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo.

158. That all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2023 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

Yonge-Dundas Square

159. The 2023 Capital Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.305 million as detailed by project in Appendix 6a to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Yonge-Dundas Square.

160. The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for Yonge-Dundas Square totalling $0.723 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 6b to the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Yonge-Dundas Square.

Corporate Initiatives

161. The 2023 Capital Budget for Corporate Initiatives with cash flows and future year commitments totaling $0.888 million representing carry forward amounts from prior years, as detailed in Appendix 2.1 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

162. The contributions and withdrawals to/from reserves in Corporate Accounts as indicated in Appendix 3 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The Budget Committee will consider and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets.

The following schedule has been established for the consideration of the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets:

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Service Group Presentation:

Community and Social Services:

Toronto Fire Services
Toronto Paramedic Services
Children's Services
Economic Development and Culture
Toronto Employment and Social Services
Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Court Services
Social Development, Finance & Administration
Seniors Services & Long Term Care
Housing Secretariat
Shelter, Support & Housing Administration

Agency Questions and Answers only - no presentations:

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) / Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation
Toronto Public Health
Arena Boards of Management
Association of Community Centres
Exhibition Place
Heritage Toronto
TO Live
Toronto Atmospheric Fund
Toronto Parking Authority (rate)
Toronto Public Library
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Toronto Zoo
Yonge-Dundas Square

Accountability Officers Questions and Answers only - no presentations::

Office of the Auditor General
Office of the Integrity Commissioner
Office of the Lobbyist Registrar
Ombudsman Toronto

Service Group Presentation:

Corporate Services:

311 Toronto
Corporate Real Estate Management
Environment & Climate
Fleet Services
Office of the Chief Information Security Officer
Technology Services

Agency Questions and Answers only - no presentations:

CreateTO

Service Group Presentation:

Infrastructure and Development Services:

Toronto Water (rate)
Solid Waste Management Services (rate)
City Planning
Municipal Licensing & Standards
Transportation Services
Engineering & Construction Services
Office of Emergency Management
Policy Planning, Finance & Administration
Toronto Building
Transit Expansion
Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

Questions and Answers only - no presentations:

City Manager's Office, Finance and Treasury, & Other Services:

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Office of the Controller
City Manager's Office
Legal Services
City Clerk's Office
City Council
Office of the Mayor

Friday, January 13, 2023

Agency Presentation:

Toronto Police Service

Agencies Questions and Answers only - no presentations:

Toronto Police Services Board
Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement Unit

Agency Presentation:

Toronto Transit Commission

Tax Supported 2023 Operating Budget and 2023 – 2032 Capital Budget and Plan Summary

This report seeks approval of the 2023 Corporate Accounts Budget for expenditures and revenues totalling $2.235 billion and $3.258 billion, respectively. Starting in 2023, the Corporate Accounts also include Association of Community Centres and Arena Boards of Management budgets.

The 2023 Corporate Accounts Budget includes increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) from 4% to 6% effective May 1, 2023. The recommendation reflecting this change will be included in a standalone report that will be presented at City Council's meeting on February 14th for Council's consideration. With this change the MAT is estimated to generate a total of $42 million in net revenue in 2023.

Corporate Accounts, which include Capital and Corporate Financing, and Non-Program expenditures and revenues, form part of the City's overall Operating Budget and are detailed in Appendix 1. 

This report also seeks authority for approval of corporate capital initiatives totalling $0.888 million as detailed in Appendix 2.1.

On the capital side, Corporate Accounts are included under corporate capital initiatives for part of the City's overall 10-year capital program, as summarized below.

Table 1: Tax Supported 2023 Operating Budget and 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan

*Excludes special dedicated levy

**Includes $0.888 million for Corporate Capital Initiatives

Tax Supported 2023 Operating Budget Overview

The Tax Supported 2023 Operating Budget is $14.127 billion gross and $4.908 billion net. The budget addresses key priorities, which includes maintaining the front-line services, prioritizing emergency services and public safety, enhancing transit services and meeting the City’s financial obligations, supporting the increased supply and safety of housing, continuing to manage the financial impacts of COVID-19, and incorporates legislative requirements; while, maintaining a residential tax rate increase for City Operations below inflation.

Continuous and new investments to ensure transit remains safe, accessible, connected, and keeps people moving, public safety initiatives, and downtown economic recovery initiatives. The budget has been balanced with $786 million in City-led offsets.

The 2023 Tax-Supported Operating budget primarily allocates funds to cost-shared social programs (31.7%), transit (16.9%), and emergency services (15.4%), with the funding coming from property taxes (34.7%), Federal and Provincial revenues (30.1%), which include required COVID-19 support and assumed support for Refugee Response as well as Supportive Housing.

2023 – 2032 Capital Budget and Plan Overview

The 2023 – 2032 Tax-Supported Capital Budget and Plan focuses on investments in Transit Funding ($13.8 billion), Transportation ($5.5 billion), and Housing ($3.9 billion plus a further $5.9 billion provided through foregone revenues and land incentives); and includes enhanced investments for capital projects such as transit fleet, rental development, parks and community recreation facilities, and library infrastructure. The 10-year Capital Plan has applied a lens that ensures consideration for climate focus as part of the decision making process.

The 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Plan addresses achievability and affordability, continues to allocate funds generated from the increase to the City Building Fund, addresses recent Council commitments and reflects government partnerships.

The Auditor General recommends:

1.  The 2023 Operating Budget for the Auditor General’s Office of $7.350 million gross and $7.350 million net.

2.  The 2023 staff complement for the Auditor General’s Office of 44.0 positions.

This report presents to Budget Committee the proposed 2023 Operating Budget for the Auditor General’s Office (the "Office").

The Auditor General’s Office’s 2023 Operating Budget request will result in an inclusion of $7.350 million gross and $7.350 million net in the proposed 2023 Operating Budget.

The Integrity Commissioner recommends:

1.  The 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of $0.760 million gross and $0.660 million net.

2.  The 2023 staff complement for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of 3 positions.

This report presents to Budget Committee the proposed 2023 Operating Budget for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner (the "Office" or the "OIC").

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner's 2023 operating budget request will result in an inclusion of $0.760 million gross and $0.660 million net in the proposed 2023 Operating Budget.

The Ombudsman recommends:

1.  The 2023 Operating Budget for Ombudsman Toronto of $3.665 million gross and net.

2.  The 2023 staff complement for Ombudsman Toronto of 26 positions.

3.  The 2023-2032 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $1.100 million in project estimates.

This report presents to Budget Committee the proposed 2023 Operating Budget for Ombudsman Toronto.

The financial impacts of adopting the recommendations in this report will be the inclusion of:

1.  Ombudsman Toronto’s request of $3.665 million gross and $3.665 million net in the City of Toronto's Proposed 2023 Operating Budget.

2.  Ombudsman Toronto's request of $1.100 million gross in project estimates in the City's 2023-2032 Capital Plan, fully funded from debt.

The Toronto Lobbyist Registrar recommends:

1.  The 2023 Operating Budget for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of $1.268 million gross and $1.268 million net.

2.  The 2023 staff complement for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of 8.3 positions.

3.  The 2024-2032 Capital Plan for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar totalling $1.750 million in project estimates.

This report presents to Budget Committee the proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar (the "Office").

The financial impacts of adopting the recommendations in this report will be the inclusion of:

1.  Toronto Lobbyist Registrar's request of $1.268 million gross and net in the City of Toronto's proposed 2023 Operating Budget.

2.  Toronto Lobbyist Registrar's request of $1.750 million in project estimates in the City of Toronto's proposed 2024-2032 Capital Plan, fully funded from debt.

At its Special Meeting held today, January 9, 2023, the Toronto Police Services Board considered the following 2023 budget request reports:

• Toronto Police Service – 2023 Operating Budget Request;
• Toronto Police Service – 2023-2032 Capital Program Request;
• Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit – 2023 Operating Budget Request; and
• Toronto Police Services Board – 2023 Operating Budget Request.

The Board approved the foregoing reports and requested that copies of the draft Minutes be forwarded to the City’s Budget Committee for consideration.  The Board also directed that its decisions be transmitted to the City’s Budget Committee and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to be considered as part of the City of Toronto’s 2023 budget process. 

For ease of reference, below are the substantive recommendations related to this year’s City Budget Process that the Board approved yesterday, with the effect that all four budget requests listed above were approved: 

Toronto Police Service – 2023 Operating Budget Request

(1)  Approve the Toronto Police Service’s (Service’s) 2023 net operating budget request of 1,166.5 Million (M), a $48.3M or 4.3% increase over the 2022 approved budget.

Toronto Police Service – 2023-2032 Capital Program Request

Toronto Police Service – 2023-2032 Capital Program Request

(1)  Approve the Toronto Police Service’s (Service) 2023-2032 Capital Program at a 2023 net request of $16.6 Million (M) and gross amount of $46.6M (excluding cash flow carry forwards from 2022), and a total of $219.4M net and $679.0M gross for the 10-year program, as detailed in Attachment A.

Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit – 2023 Operating Budget Request

(1)  Approve the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit’s 2023 net operating budget request of $51.3 Million (M), a $0.49M or 0.95% increase over the 2022 approved budget.

Toronto Police Services Board – 2023 Operating Budget Request

(1)  Approve the Board’s 2023 net operating budget request of $2,176,800 which is a $207,000 increase over the 2022 approved budget; and

(2)  Approve the 2023 staff complement for the Board of 10.5 positions, which is an increase of 3 positions from 2022.

The Board of Health:

1.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to the next meeting of the Board of Health on changes to service standards resulting from the proposed 2023 Operating Budget.

2.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to provide an orientation and update to the Board of Health on the 2023 Budget submission and process at the earliest possible board meeting in 2023, including:

a.  an update on Appendix A "2023 Service Levels" in the report (October 28, 2022) from the Medical Officer of Health;

b.  additional details comparing the proposed 2023 Budget to planned and delivered budgets prior to 2022; and

c.  additional information on the planned resumption of regular services, COVID-19 recovery initiatives, and other specific programs and services of interest to the Board, in consultation with the Acting Chair of the Board of Health.

3.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to advocate to Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health for funding for the six Budget Proposals below, as outlined in the presentation (October 5, 2021) from the Director, Finance and Administration, Toronto Public Health and the Medical Officer of Health, and to report to the next meeting of the Board of Health on the progress made to secure funding:

a.  enhance resources for the Toronto Drug Strategy Secretariat;

b.  enhance programming for The Works;

c.  an expanded Outreach Overdose Team;

d.  expand Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT);

e.  enhance data and improve data sharing; and

f.  Mobile Consumption Services.

4.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to the next meeting of the Board of Health on what elements of the six Budget Proposals in Part 3 above are recommended to be funded immediately by the City of Toronto in 2023 while funding and reimbursement of costs from other levels of governments is sought.

5.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health to continue to advocate to the Province of Ontario to:

a.  confirm its commitment to provide provincial cost-sharing mitigation funding to public health units for the duration of the COVID-19 Response and for a minimum of two years after the end of the COVID-19 Response;

b.  continue to provide funding for COVID-19 extraordinary costs for the duration of theCOVID-19 Response; and

c.  provide an opportunity to request funding for COVID-19 Recovery efforts.

This report outlines the Toronto Public Health 2023 Operating Budget Submission for consideration by the Board of Health. Toronto Public Health's 2023 Operating Budget Submission is $369,555.4 thousand gross, $159,304.3 thousand net and 2,309.9 positions.

This 2023 Operating Budget Submission is $1,226.3 thousand gross lower, $30,958.5 thousand net higher and 423.9 positions lower than the 2022 Approved Operating Budget as outlined in Table 1 in this report.

The 2023 Operating Budget Submission includes in-year changes, base changes, and a confidential program efficiency pending City Council approval as detailed in the recommendations included in this report.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1.  City Council approve a 2023 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with a total project cost of $15.277 million, including a 2023 cash flow of $5.062 million and future year commitments of $10.215 million.

2.  City Council approve the 2023-2032 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health totalling$16.189 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.449 million in 2024, $1.882 million in2025, $2.509 million in 2026, $3.557 million in 2027, $3.026 million in 2028, $1.408 million in 2029, $1.127 million in 2030, $1.361 million in 2031 and $0.870 million in 2032.

This report provides an overview of Toronto Public Health's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Plan Request.

Toronto Public Health is recommending a 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan of $31.466million, including a 2023 Capital Budget of $5.062 million with future year commitments of$10.215 million and future year estimates of $16.189 million. The 10 Year Capital Budget andPlan Request will provide funding for sixteen projects.

At its meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023, the TTC Board considered the attached report entitled “TTC 15-Year Capital Investment Plan, Real Estate Investment Plan Update and 2023 – 2032 Capital Budget & Plan”.

The Board adopted the recommendations in the staff report, as follows:

It is recommended that the TTC Board: 

1. Endorse the TTC 2023-2037 Capital Investment Plan of $38.046 billion, as outlined in Appendix A of this report;

2. Endorse the TTC 2023-2037 Real Estate Investment Plan Update, including the implementation timeline, as outlined in Appendix B of this report;

3. Approve the staff recommended 2023 Capital Budget of $1.253 billion and future year planned estimates of $11.087 billion, for a total TTC 2023-2032 Base Capital Budget and Plan of $12.340 billion, as outlined in Appendix C of this report;

4. Approve the staff recommended TTC 2023 Capital Budget of $88.186 million and future year planned estimates of $62.780 million, for a total TTC 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan of $150.966 million for Transit-Related Expansion Projects including the completion of the remaining scope for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, the SRT Life Extension Overhaul and Line 3 bus replacement plan; and the Waterfront Transit planning, also outlined in Appendix C of this report;

5. Approve a 2023 year-end capital complement of 2,910 positions, reflecting an increase of 240 positions for capital project delivery as summarized in Appendix F of this report;

6. Renew its delegated authority to the TTC Chief Executive Officer to:

a. Enter into contribution agreement(s), where required, with government partners to receive any net new funding / financing for the TTC’s Green Bus program; and

b. Subject to commitment of matching funds from provincial and/or federal government partners, amend existing and pending contract(s) to increase the eBus procurement quantity and associated infrastructure works in proportion to any additional funds committed;

7. Endorse the TTC’s request to the provincial and federal government for ongoing intergovernmental funding support to address the TTC’s unfunded state of good repair backlog as identified in the 2023-2037 Capital Investment plan, including as priority, to provide provincial and federal matching funds totalling $1.7 billion for the new subway train procurement, and up to $2.4 billion in funding for the requisite Train Maintenance Storage Facility (TMSF);

8. Forward this report to the City Budget Committee and the City Manager as the official 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan submission for the Toronto Transit Commission; and,

9. Forward the 2023-2037 Real Estate Investment Plan Update to CreateTO and City Real Estate Management staff for their information.

The recommendations of the Toronto Transit Commission Board as set out above are submitted for City Council approval through the Budget Committee.

At its meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023, the TTC Board considered the attached report entitled “2023 TTC Conventional and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets”.

The Board adopted the recommendations in the staff report, as follows:

It is recommended that the TTC Board:

1. Approve the recommended 2023 TTC Conventional Operating Budget of $2.237 billion in gross expenditures, $1.048 billion in revenues and a net funding requirement of $1.189 billion, inclusive of the $366.0 million TTC Conventional COVID-19 financial impact, as detailed in this report.

2. Approve the recommended 2023 Wheel-Trans Budget of $142.8 million in gross expenditures, $6.5 million in revenues and a net funding requirement of $136.3 million, inclusive of the $0.4 million Wheel-Trans COVID-19 financial impact, as detailed in this report.

3. Request the Provincial and Federal governments to continue to invest in public transit by:

a. Providing relief to offset the financial impacts of COVID-19 recovery, which are estimated to be $366.4 million in 2023, with forecasted impacts expected into 2024 and 2025; and

b. Continuing to work with the TTC and the City of Toronto to develop a long-term sustainable funding model for public transit.

4. Approve a 10-cent fare increase, on adult and youth single fares only, excluding fares for seniors, fair pass riders and all passes, as described in this report and outlined in Appendix C, effective April 3, 2023 generating $16.1 million in passenger revenues, net of PRESTO commissions.

5. Approve a 2023 year-end workforce complement of 16,787 positions, reflecting an increase of 36 operating positions and an increase of 240 positions for capital project delivery, as described in Appendix D.

6. Forward this report to the City Budget Committee and the City Manager as the official 2023 Operating Budget submission for the Toronto Transit Commission.

The recommendations of the Toronto Transit Commission Board as set out above are submitted for City Council approval through the Budget Committee.

The City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommend that:

1. Budget Committee make recommendations to City Council on the budgets in which the Mayor has declared an interest.

This report responds to direction from the Mayor for the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to present to Budget Committee, separately from the rest of the 2023 annual budget, the following budgets in which the Mayor has declared an interest, specifically noting:

• 2023 Technology Services Operating Budget;
• 2023 Budgets for Toronto Police Services, Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Community Housing Corporation in each case as it relates (and only as it relates) to funds for telephone, wireless and internet services; and
• Out of an abundance of caution, the Capital Plan for Exhibition Place as it relates to capital funds for the BMO Field.

Consistent with this direction, this report presents the budgets in which the Mayor has declared an interest, as follows:

1. The 2023 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $143.380 million gross, $32.748 million revenue and $110.633 million net for the following services:

2. The Toronto Police Services 2023 Operating Budget includes a telecommunications budget of $2.858 million gross and $2.858 million net.

3. The Toronto Transit Commission Conventional and Wheel-Trans 2023 Operating Budget includes a telecommunications budget of $7.818 million gross and $7.818 million net.

4. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2023 Operating Budget includes a telecommunications budget of $2.595 million gross and $2.595 million net.

5. The Exhibition Place 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Plan includes $6.840 million in 2023 to proceed with concept development, feasibility studies and preliminary design and preparation, as part of the stage gating process, for the enhancements and upgrades to be made to the City-owned stadium (BMO Field) in order to support the City hosting of FIFA Men's World Cup matches in 2026. Future year cash flow estimates for 2024 - 2032 are $15.356 million.

The 2023 Technology Services Operating Budget, the 2023 telecommunications budget of Toronto Police Services, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and the capital funds for the FIFA BMO Field project included in the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan for Exhibition Place, are summarized below.

Table 1: Tabled 2023 Operating Budget and 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan

*only includes telecommunications expenses such as telephone, wireless and internet services

** only includes funding requirement for the FIFA BMO field project