Minutes To be Confirmed

General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties that have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 196 receivables listed in Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2026) from the Controller and Chief Accountant, uncollectible, and direct the Controller and Chief Accountant to remove these amounts from the tax assessment roll by writing them off.

This report outlines accounts receivable balances deemed uncollectible and written off in 2025 under the delegated authority of the Controller and Chief Accountant, including property tax amounts owing, outstanding receivables for invoiced services, and fines issued under the Provincial Offences Act.

This report recommends that Council deem uncollectible and approve for write-off certain property tax amounts owing on 79 individual property tax accounts, comprising 196 receivable amounts which total $299,458.16, from taxation years 1994 to 2024. Staff are recommending these property tax receivable amounts for write-off as they are no longer reflected on the assessment roll, or for which further collection efforts and recovery of outstanding amounts are extremely unlikely to be successful.

For the fiscal year ending 2025, the Controller and Chief Accountant, in accordance with delegated authority under the City’s Financial Control By-Law, has approved the write-off of $1,008,896 in outstanding receivables for various services invoiced by City Divisions where collection is considered doubtful.

The Controller and Chief Accountant has approved the write-off of 8,022 Provincial Offences Act cases totaling $3,019,028. In all cases, no amounts were recovered since debtors could not be located or were deceased and / or had no assets, or exhaustive collection efforts proved futile.

There is no financial impact in the 2025 fiscal year from these write-offs since amounts owing are not recognized as revenue until paid or unless there is a reasonable expectation of collection.

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to amend Blanket Contract number 47025662 issued to Avron Foods Limited, for the supply and delivery of snack foods for the expanded universal CampTO Nutrition program for Parks and Recreation, increasing the overall value of the Blanket Contract by $1,613,994 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,642,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract value from $4,217,252 net of all applicable taxes and charges to $5,831,246 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,933,876 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47025662 issued to Avron Foods Limited for the supply and delivery of snack foods for the expanded universal CampTO Nutrition Program for Parks and Recreation. The total amendment being requested is for an additional $1,613,994 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,642,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract value from $4,217,252 net of all applicable taxes and charges to $5,831,246 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,933,876 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the remaining four (4) option years, ending in July 2029.

The amendment for Avron Foods Limited is required to accommodate additional costs associated with the expansion of the CampTO Nutrition program to a universal model that will serve an additional 60,000 participants at an additional 96 camp locations this year, building on the success of the program implemented in 2025.

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorized the Chief Technology Officer, to amend Blanket Contract 47025820 with Hit Play Technologies Inc., for Audio Visual Services and Legislative Support by increasing the contract value by $4,000,000 net of all applicable charges and taxes ($4,070,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract Value from $15,000,000 to $19,000,000 ($15,264,000 to $19,334,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract 47025820 with Hit Play Technologies Inc., a Canadian supplier, increasing the contract value by $4,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,070,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for Audio Visual Services and Support.

In 2024, Technology Services Division competitively procured Hit Play Technologies Inc. (Hit Play) to provide equipment and support. The existing contract expires October 29, 2027, with two additional one-year optional terms. The City relies on standardized Audio Visual systems to support Council and Committee meetings, City events, meeting rooms, and other essential services. Since the contract was awarded, demand for Audio Visual support and services has increased due to hybrid meetings, new facilities, higher accessibility needs, and aging infrastructure.

This report requests an amendment to this competitively procured contract to maintain continuity of service and ensure ongoing support, under the same pricing and terms.

The General Government Committee:  

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to amend the Purchase Order 6051765 issued to CS&P Architects Inc., for the additional professional services during construction of the new Davisville Aquatic Community Centre by increasing the value by $202,356 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($205,917 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $2,645,572 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,692,134 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $2,847,928 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,898,052 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order 6051765 issued to CS&P Architects Inc, under the Request for Proposal Document Number 2538259045 to provide professional services for the design and construction of the new Davisville Aquatic Community Centre. The total value of the current Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $202,356 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($205,917 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $2,645,572 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,692,134 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $2,847,928 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,898,052 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The Davisville Aquatic Community Centre is currently under construction and anticipated to be substantially completed in the first quarter of 2027.  

This Purchase Order Amendment is required to cover additional professional services including; design adjustments to support safe and accessible pick-up / drop-off to the community recreation centre as recommended and funded by Transportation Services staff; additional site visits required to inspect shoring and tiebacks installations due to proximity of tiebacks with the Toronto District School Board school and permit requirement; new requirements for airtightness testing prior to closing the building permit, as mandated by the Toronto Green Standards; new procedures and requirements have been implemented by Parks and Recreation to strengthen asset management and equipment maintenance; additional allowances for security, networking, and audio visual equipment, reflecting lessons learned from similar projects due to evolving requirements and change in equipment since the original design; and replenishment of contingency funds.

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), authorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to enter into an agreement with Berlie Technologies Inc., for the Prepurchase of the Pelletizer Equipment System for the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, for a period of eight (8) years from the date of award, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Negotiated Request for Proposal documents and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in the amount of $84,949,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($86,444,102 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Negotiated Request for Proposals Doc5163445632, Contract Number RFP-25ECS-MI-01AB, for the Prepurchase of the Pelletizer Equipment System for the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, and to request the authority to enter into an agreement with Berlie Technologies Inc. (Berlie) for a period of eight (8) years from the date of award in the amount of $84,949,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($86,444,102 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to amend Purchase Order 6054751 issued to Atlas Constructors Inc., for the reconstruction of the Scarborough Arena Gardens by increasing the value by $1,371,983 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,396,130 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $34,601,698 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($35,210,688 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $35,973,680 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($36,606,817 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order 6054751 issued to Atlas Constructors Inc., under the Request for Tender Document Number 3819550702 (Contractor Number 21-PFR-161) for the reconstruction of the Scarborough Arena Gardens.

The total value of the current Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $1,371,983 net of all applicable taxes and charges, revising the current Purchase Order value from $34,601,698 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($35,210,688 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $35,973,680 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($36,606,817 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

This Purchase Order Amendment is required to address various additional scope items identified near completion of construction during the inspection and commissioning phases. These include requirements arising from Technical Standards and Safety Authority and building inspections; operational needs to integrate existing site lighting with the solar energy system; refinements to building finishes to improve durability; upgrades to the refrigeration system to meet current standards; and implementation of optimized exterior drainage solutions to mitigate site-specific icing and runoff conditions and enhance public safety. The amendment also provides for compensation to the contractor for the negotiated delay claim.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the total amount of $6,422,352 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries from projects with sub-projects which have been completed under budget, as presented in Table 2 of the Financial Impact Statement to the report (April 23, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, with zero Budget impact to Toronto Water.

2. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.5.B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to award and enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd., having submitted the highest scoring proposal meeting the requirements of the Request for Proposal Doc5308010518, Contract Number RFP-25ECS-MI-02AB, to provide Professional Services for Design, Contract Administration and Post Construction Services for the High Rate Treatment Facility at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $69,935,240 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($71,166,100  net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the agreement to be in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Proposal Doc5308010518, Contract Number RFP-25ECS-MI-02AB, for Professional Services for Design, Contract Administration and Post Construction Services for the High Rate Treatment Facility at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant.

Authority is being requested to reallocate project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the amount of $6,311,273 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($6,422,352 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from projects that have been completed under budget.

Authority is also being requested to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd., for a period of thirteen (13) years, with an option to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to two (2) years from the date of award in the amount of $69,935,240 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($71,166,100 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

This contract supports the implementation of the Wet Weather Flow Master Plan and timelines will be aligned with other Wet Weather Flow Master Plan projects.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorize an amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47025086 with Active Network, Ltd., for Parks and Recreation's program registration and recreation facilities / space booking system by $2,175,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,213,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for system enhancements and processing fees, increasing the current contract value from $10,695,144.45 to $12,870,144 net of all taxes and charges ($13,096,659 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

2. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute three non-competitive agreements with Active Network, Ltd., until December 31, 2030, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor for:

a. Corporate Real Estate Management in the value of $512,301 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($521,317 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries)

b. Revenue Services and Court Services in the value of $1,420,977 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,445,986 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) and;

c. City Clerk's Office in the value of $496,313 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($505,048 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council approval to amend an existing contract with Active Network, Ltd., for Parks and Recreation’s program registration and facility booking system, and to authorize new contracts that allow other City divisions to replace their end‑of‑life booking and payment software. The proposed amendment supports targeted system enhancements and higher‑than‑projected processing fees due to growth in recreation participation and Council-approved inflationary increases to user fees, while the new contracts allow Corporate Real Estate Management, Revenue Services, Court Services, and the City Clerk’s Office to continue provide reliable booking and front-counter payment services using the same enterprise platform. Council approval is required because the total value and duration of these contracts extend beyond staff authority under the City’s procurement and financial by‑laws.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to:

- Amend Blanket Contract number 47025086 with Active Network, Ltd., for the program registration and recreation facilities / space booking system, ACTIVENet, for Parks and Recreation for system enhancements and processing fees.

- Execute three (3) separate non-competitive contracts with Active Network, Ltd., for software subscriptions, processing fees, and professional services, for a term ending on December 31, 2030, under the Enterprise CLASS Replacement Project for Corporate Real Estate Management, Revenue Services, Court Services and City Clerk's Office.

Previously, Blanket Contract 47025854 was established for Corporate Real Estate Management, executed under Divisional Authority, and Purchase Order 6056849 was established for Revenue Services, executed under Parks and Recreation authority (GG4.21). However, upon further review of the authority requirements under Municipal Code Chapter 195, Council approval is required for these contracts and is being sought through this report.

Since 1999, the City of Toronto has used Active Network, Ltd.'s CLASS software system to support program registration, front‑counter transactions, and facilities booking for multiple City divisions. The CLASS system is at the end of its life, and the supplier is discontinuing support.

In 2023, under the Registration and Booking Transformation Project, Active Network, Ltd., was competitively awarded Blanket Contract 47025086 through Negotiated Request for Proposal Document Number 2915353397 to replace Parks and Recreation's existing CLASS system for a program registration and recreation facilities / space booking system with Active Network, Ltd.'s current platform, ACTIVENet.

This report recommends amending Blanket Contract Number 47025086 to support system enhancements that will improve the overall experience for both staff and the public and to account for higher‑than‑projected processing fees due to growth in recreation participation and Council-approved inflationary increases to user fees.

This contract award process established a Master Services Agreement with Active Network, Ltd., that includes privacy, security, and confidentiality protection obligations that may be leveraged by other City divisions with similar requirements.

The Enterprise CLASS Replacement Project was initiated by the Technology Services Division to support City divisions that needed to replace the CLASS software and were not originally included in the scope of the Registration and Booking Transformation project and the Negotiated Request for Proposal issued. Technology Services Division conducted a review of how the CLASS software was used by Corporate Real Estate Management, Revenue Services, Court Services, and the City Clerk’s Office, and confirmed that their requirements align with Parks and Recreation's competitive procurement and can be met using Active Network, Ltd., products under the existing Master Services Agreement.

This report recommends entering into three (3) separate non‑competitive agreements for these divisions to maintain reliable, secure service delivery using industry-standard technology solutions.

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where Active Network, Ltd., and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 7.1P. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195 (Procurement), and Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Technology Officer, to amend Non-Competitive contract CW2310755 with Amazon Web Services Canada Inc., by increasing the contract value by $11,159,260 net of all applicable charges and taxes ($11,355,663 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current contract value from $447,059 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($454,927 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $11,606,318 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,810,589 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and extend the term an additional one (1) year to June 4, 2031.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to amend contract CW2310755 with Amazon Web Services Canada Inc., a Canadian business subsidiary, increasing the contract value by $11,159,260 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,355,663 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $447,059 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($454,927 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $11,606,318 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($11,810,589 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extending the contract term by 1 year for the purchase of cloud subscription services and support services. This report seeks the establishment of a total ceiling authority, with no commitment to spend the full amount.

Amazon Web Services is a cloud service provider that allows organizations to securely store, manage, and analyze data using shared technology infrastructure, rather than operating their own physical data centres. Using cloud services allows the City to scale systems as needed, apply consistent security controls, and support modern data and analytics tools.

The City currently uses Amazon Web Services cloud subscription for public-facing tools like the City's website (Toronto.ca) and Open Data Platform, as well as internal tools for City employees through a reseller contract established competitively (BA114.6) and extended through divisional authority until June 30, 2026. This contract also includes support services, providing 24/7 technical support for Amazon Web Services systems. The existing Amazon Web Services contract is procured through a reseller.

The City is also developing the Toronto Data Platform, a centralized City-wide solution for data, governance, and analytics. The Toronto Data Platform development started under non-competitive Purchase Order 6057179 for an Enterprise Agreement directly with Amazon Web Services Canada Inc. to secure additional project-critical terms and services unavailable through resellers. The Enterprise Agreement allows the City to leverage its existing Amazon Web Services expertise and architecture while providing cost optimization strategies for growth.

This report recommends amending contract CW2310755 for an additional 1-year term with the funding required to migrate the City's existing Amazon Web Services deployment to this direct contract, expand the Toronto Data Portal, and secure Amazon Web Services Enterprise Support.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority for the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into a non-competitive bridging contract with Safeguard Perimeter Inc., for the delivery, installation and removal of traffic control equipment provision of services for an amount not to exceed $800,000 net of all taxes and charges ($814,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax) for the period from June 9, 2026 to December 9, 2026, under the same rates and pricing, terms and conditions set out in the current service contract (“Request for Quotations Doc2965592821”). The terms and conditions of the contract to be generally in accordance with the current City contract arising from Request for Quotations Doc2965592821 with such necessary amendments to reflect the six (6) month term of June 9, 2026 to December 9, 2026, and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Safeguard Perimeter Inc. (formally Safeguard Perimeter Solutions Inc.), for the delivery, installation and removal of traffic control equipment in support of major City events from June 9, 2026 to December 9, 2026, in the amount of $800,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($814,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The contract is required for a period not to exceed seven (7) months.

The City’s existing traffic control services contract was awarded to Safeguard Perimeter Solutions Inc. on June 16, 2021 under Request for Quotations Doc2965592821. The contract provides for the non-exclusive supply, delivery, installation and removal of barricades, Ontario Traffic Manual approved signage traffic control devices and custom signage for various City Divisions. The contract was awarded for an initial period of one (1) year from the date of award with the option to renew for four (4) additional separate one (1) year periods. The fourth and final option period was exercised on June 17, 2025, and is scheduled to expire on June 9, 2026.

Transportation Services relies on contracted traffic control services to support road closures, event traffic management, barricade deployment, and pedestrian safety.

Until the new contract can be tendered and awarded to ensure continued services this non-competitive contract is required to ensure continuity of service provision over the summer, including for the FIFA World Cup, Toronto Pride Festival, Toronto Caribbean Carnival and other major events. This non-competitive procurement will be proceeding under the exception code related to Bridging Contract, where there is a requirement to fulfill the short term need(s) of the required goods and/or services and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1. E.).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195 Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate and enter into agreements until December 31, 2031 with Toronto Metropolitan University, for up to $300,000 net of all taxes and charges ($305,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Toronto Metropolitan University, a Canadian supplier, to continue digital access research in the amount of $300,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($305,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries Recoveries). This report seeks the establishment of a total ceiling authority for up to a 6-year term, with no commitment to spend the full amount.

This research examines the current state of digital access in Toronto and the ongoing barriers contributing to the gap between those who have internet access and the skills, and support to effectively engage online, and those who do not, often referred to as the "digital divide".

Following City Council’s adoption of EX20.8 in 2021, which directed the City to examine barriers to affordable high‑speed internet access for vulnerable and underserved residents and to enter into agreements with public entities as needed, the City began regularly commissioning digital equity research to better understand Toronto's digital divide. To date, the City has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University to develop a consistent, Toronto‑specific evidence base on digital access, affordability, and inclusion. The City has spent $115,616 in total with Toronto Metropolitan University for digital access research, resulting in three public reports:

- Mapping Toronto's Digital Divide (January 2021),

- Dimensions of Digital Inclusion (May 2021), and

- Toronto’s Digital Divide (May 2024).

Collectively, this research has provided periodic snapshots of digital access barriers over the past five years, informing City decision‑making and updates to Council.

The most recent report found that approximately 2 percent of Torontonians, about 58,000 residents, lack affordable in‑home internet access, underscoring the need for continued research to better understand residents’ access barriers and experiences.

ConnectTO is a program approved by City Council in 2021 to work towards improving the digital connectivity of all Torontonians. As the ConnectTO program advances, the City is seeking to leverage this continued research to more closely assess whether, and how, ConnectTO investments are contributing to measurable progress toward closing the digital divide. Regular Digital Divide research findings over the next 6 years will inform the City’s digital equity planning, strengthen service design and connectivity modernization efforts, and support consistent advice on digital access considerations within broader City service planning and delivery.

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Compatibility, where Toronto Metropolitan University and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.E).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a contract with RideShark Corporation for the amount of $75,000 net of all taxes and charges ($76,320 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), to provide a software license for a shared Smart Commute Online Tool for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of the agreement to December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with RideShark Corporation in the amount of $75,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($76,320 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the Smart Commute Program.

The Smart Commute Program has delivered Transportation Demand Management services in Toronto since 2005, helping employers and commuters shift to sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling, transit, carpooling and remote work. The program supports reduced single-occupant vehicle trips to ease congestion, improve air quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In 2021, with City Council authority, the City entered into a collaborative agreement with Regional Municipal Partners across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, resulting in the non-competitive procurement of the Smart Commute Online Tool from RideShark Corporation as a shared, region-wide commute management platform.

Transportation Services is now seeking City Council authority to enter into a further non-competitive agreement of up to five (5) years with RideShark Corporation to continue delivering the Smart Commute Online Tool in partnership with the eight (8) other participating municipalities.

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where RideShark Corporation, and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into a non-competitive contract with Aimsun Inc., in the amount of $115,000 USD net of all taxes and charges ($117,024 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the provision of five (5) Aimsun Next software licenses for a term of five (5) years, from the date of award to 2030 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into a non-competitive contract with PTV Group in the amount of $219,861 USD net of all taxes and charges ($223,731 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the provision of ten (10) Vissim software licenses for a term of five (5) years, from the date of award to 2030 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to negotiate and enter into non-competitive contracts with Aimsun Inc., for the purchase and provision of maintenance and support of five (5) Aimsun Next transportation modelling software licenses, for a five (5)-year term and PTV Group for the purchase and provision of maintenance and support of ten (10) Vissim transportation modelling software licenses, for a five (5)-year term.

Transportation Services has used Aimsun Next and Vissim extensively over the years to conduct traffic operations assessments for a wide range of transportation projects.

These software products are proprietary and provided exclusively by their respective vendors. Aimsun’s headquarters are in Spain, and the main distributor for North America is based in the United States. Vissim is a traffic simulation software developed by PTV Group, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. The main distributor for Vissim in North America is based in the United States.

Aimsun Next and Vissim are essential industry standard tools for modelling and predicting traffic behaviour in response to changes in the transportation network. Aimsun and Vissim are critical for studies such as:

- Transportation Master Plans

- Environmental Assessments

- Traffic Management Plans during construction

- Multimodal movement analysis for people and goods

- Transit and vehicle operations planning

- Traffic diversion planning

To ensure continued support for these critical transportation studies and initiatives, new non-competitive contracts for the software licenses are required.

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where Aimsun Inc. and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where PTV Group and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five (5) -year commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into non-competitive contracts with the suppliers listed below on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for a period from date of issuance to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend each contract for up to four (4) separate one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval(s), on the condition that the vendors continue to be the manufacturers or are exclusive distributors for the goods and services, with the total estimated amount of these non-competitive contracts is $7,085,485 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,210,190 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and with the Non-Competitive Contracts as follows:

a. Toromont Power Systems with the maximum contract price of $2,654,568 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,701,288 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b. KSB Pumps Inc. (Canada), with the maximum contract price of $1,592,741 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,620,773 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

c. APGN Inc., with the maximum contract price of $1,150,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,170,240 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

d. John Brooks Company Limited with the maximum contract price of $1,141,464 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,161,554 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

e. Devine & Associates Limited with the maximum contract price of $546,713 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($556,335 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into five (5) separate non-competitive contracts with the suppliers noted below for the supply of proprietary parts and maintenance services required at various water treatment and wastewater facilities. The initial term of the contracts will be from the date of issuance to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend each contract for up to four (4) separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $7,085,485, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,210,190 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

A non‑competitive procurement is required for the following suppliers: Toromont Power Systems, KSB Pumps Inc. (Canada), APGN Inc., John Brooks Company Limited, and Devine & Associates Limited. The equipment, parts, and related services provided by these suppliers are highly specialized and proprietary because each supplier is the sole manufacturer or authorized distributor.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. These procurements will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where the existence of exclusive rights such as patent, copyright, licence or warranty exists and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurements and the selected suppliers, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195-Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each supplier under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11.A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Darch Fire Incorporated for the supply and delivery of, on an as and when required basis, of E-One Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and warranties for Toronto Fire Services' E-One model firefighting apparatus in the total maximum amount of $1,664,849 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,694,150 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); with a five (5) year term, to commencing subsequent to December 31, 2026, and otherwise on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a contract with Darch Fire Incorporated for the supply and delivery of E-One Incorporated ("E-One") Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and warranties for Toronto Fire Services' E-One model firefighting apparatus in the amount of $1,664,849 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,694,150 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a period of five (5) years to commence subsequent to the conclusion of the existing agreement between the City and Darch Fire Incorporated. 

There is an existing agreement between the City and Darch Fire Incorporated for the supply and delivery of E-One Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and warranties, the term of which will conclude as of December 31, 2026. Darch Fire Incorporated remains the exclusive supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer heavy vehicle parts for E-One in Ontario. In addition, this supplier provides exclusive warranty for these parts. Therefore, it is not practical to commence a competitive procurement process, due to there being only one available supplier. Toronto Fire Services is seeking to set in place another five (5) year contract with Darch Fire Incorporated to ensure the continued uninterrupted supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for the front-line heavy fleet firefighting aerial apparatus built by E-One. The scope of the purchases is for the same goods and services as contained in the previously approved agreement.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This non-competitive procurement with Darch Fire Incorporated will be proceeding under the exception code related to Exclusive Rights, the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1C.).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Procurement By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).

The General Government Committee:

1. Received the report (April 27, 2026) from the Chief Procurement Officer for information.

Effective October 1, 2025, the Bid Award Panel was eliminated, and the Chief Procurement Officer was authorized to make an award resulting from an open competitive solicitation valued up to $30 million and with a term of up to five years, including option periods, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council. This authority is set out in Section 8.1(D) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement.

The purpose of this report is to inform the General Government Committee of open competitive solicitations awarded during the period from March 7 to April 10, 2026 under the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with the City of Toronto, which leases approximately 5,005 square feet of space at 1029 King Street West, Unit 23 (the "Leased Premises") to West Neighbourhood House, used for social and health services; and

b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

1. the commencement date of the Lease,

2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into, and

3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted.

2. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 

3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir. 

This report seeks City Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-law to designate a portion of the property owned by the City of Toronto and subleased to West Neighbourhood House as a Municipal Capital Facility, and to provide an exemption from municipal taxes and education taxes. The Municipal Capital Facility agreement authorized by the By-law will provide a property tax exemption for approximately 5,005 square feet of space at 1029 King Street West, Unit 23, that is leased to West Neighbourhood House.

West Neighbourhood House is a registered charity offering a broad range of community-based social service programs for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, supporting families and residents in addressing personal challenges and creating opportunities for personal growth. The space is used as a community space providing pre-school family drop-in programs and programs for adults at different stages of life, addressing issues such as homelessness and housing affordability, employment services, poverty, inequity, mental and physical health, and other community needs.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to continue negotiations to acquire the property interests set out in Appendix A (the "Property Requirements") to the report (April 27, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as illustrated on the draft reference plans set out in Appendix B to the report (April 27, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property Requirements for the purposes of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Project, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner.

2. City Council grant authority to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for additional temporary easements in parts of the properties municipally known as 2 Bloor Street East and 90 Bloor Street East for the purpose of expanding the Bloor-Yonge interchange station as part of the Toronto Transit Commission Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement Project (the "Project").

This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, staff may serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary.

Staff will report back to City Council with a Stage 2 report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected, after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report by registration of an expropriation plan(s), which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act.

Before the City could take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.

The General Government Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 598, 'Numbering of Properties', section 598-4 B, C and D as follows, and in accordance with Attachment 1 to the revised report (May 8, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services:

a. Amend the title of Section 598-4 to include a 'New' municipal address and 'number'.

b. Amend Section 598-4-B to reflect a 'change' request to a property's municipal address number and remove the fees, replacing with reference to 'Chapter 441-Appendix C-Schedule 1' for the fees for this type of service request.

c. Amend Section 598-4 C to reflect a service request for a 'New' municipal address number and remove the fees, replacing with reference to 'Chapter 441-Appendix C- Schedule 1' for the fees for this type of service request, and remove the specified reasons for a change.

d. Delete Section 598-4 D that describes annual inflationary increase, as this is covered by Chapter 441.

2. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 441, 'Fees and Charges', section 441-Appendix C-Schedule 1, References 9, 10, 14, 17 and 18 as follows, and in accordance with Attachment 2 to the revised report (May 8, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services:

a. In Reference 9, under 'Service' column, update the name of the unit to Land and Property Surveys to reflect the unit responsible for these services; under 'Fee Description' column, remove reasons for requesting new municipal address to align with the change being made to Chapter 598-4 C; and under 'Fee Basis' and 'Fee' columns add the word 'address' to 'number' so it reads 'municipal address number', and indicate plus Harmonized Sales Tax to align with Chapter 598-4.

b. In Reference 10, under 'Service' column, update the name of the unit to Land and Property Surveys to reflect the unit responsible for these services; under 'Fee Description' column, add 'address' to 'number' so it reads 'municipal address number' and indicate plus Harmonized Sales Tax to align with Chapter 598-4.

c. In References 14, 17 and 18, under 'Service' column, update the name of the unit to Land and Property Surveys to reflect the unit responsible for these services and indicate plus Harmonized Sales Tax to align with City financial practices.

The purpose of this report is to recommend administrative amendments to select sections of Municipal Code Chapter 598, 'Numbering of Properties'; and Municipal Code Chapter 441, 'Fees and Charges', Appendix C, Schedule 1-Engineering and Construction Services.

The recommended changes are intended to clarify and harmonize the two by-laws. They do not involve a change in policy or fees in either Chapter 598 or Chapter 441.

The sections to be updated in Chapter 598 refer to a service request from owners or occupants of properties in Toronto requesting a new or change in a municipal address number. This service is delivered by the Land and Property Surveys unit within the Engineering and Construction Services Division.

The existing description of this service in Chapter 598 is outdated. The proposed amendments re‑word the service description to align with the corresponding fee items in Chapter 441 and reflect current practice.

The proposed amendments to Chapter 441 are limited to re‑wording service descriptions to maintain consistency with the updates being made to Chapter 598 and to accurately reference the unit responsible for delivering the services.

The General Government Committee:

1. Received the report (April 27, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Finance and Treasury Services, the City Solicitor, and the Executive Director, Court Service, for information.

This report provides information on the City’s Administrative Penalty System activity including total number and type of penalties issued in 2025. This includes Parking Penalty Notices and penalty orders under the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera programs, also known as Camera Penalties. Administrative Penalty System program outputs are also provided including the number of disputes, cancellations, variances and collection rates. 

This report is being submitted to the General Government Committee together with a report from Toronto Police Service: "Annual Report: 2025 Parking Enforcement Unit - Parking Penalties Notices Issuance," which identifies enforcement related activity for 2025. In 2013, the Government Management Committee, during consideration of item GM21.6 requested that these reports be submitted at the same time. It is also submitted alongside the Administrative Penalty Tribunal Chair’s annual report for 2025.

Due to the expansion of the Administrative Penalty System program to include Camera Penalties, the format of this report has changed. In addition to a new layout and new tables, staff have taken this opportunity to improve how Administrative Penalty System program outputs are reported. Program outputs in this report are based on the activity that was completed in 2025 regardless of the year of issuance. Previous versions of this report provided outputs on activity for penalties both issued and completed in the year being reported on. This provides a better reflection of performance within a given year and allows for a more accurate description of work completed.

The General Government Committee:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the June 2, 2026 meeting of the General Government Committee meeting.

The Administrative Penalty Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent review and decision in a parking violation dispute, after a screening review has been completed. Hearing Officers have the authority to affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer and extend time for payment. In carrying out this mandate, the Tribunal is authorized to conduct hearings and hearing reviews. Decisions of the Hearing Officers are final - there is no further appeal.

Under Section 6.7, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal is responsible for preparing the Annual Report to City Council on the Tribunal's activities.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the General Government Committee was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the General Government Committee listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.