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June 28, 1999
To: Administration Committee
From: Commissioner, Corporate Services Department
Subject: Public Access Defibrillation Program
Purpose:
To report on the reasons for the delay in the start-up of the Public access Defibrillation Program at Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, and the steps being taken to ensure Council’s policy for a quick start of this program no later than September 1, 1999.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the following report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background:
At its meeting on June 9, 1999, City Council adopted Clause 4 of Report No. 6 of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee regarding the Cardiac City Program. City Council amended the clause by requesting the Commissioner of Corporate Services report back to the Administration Committee on the reasons for the delay in the start-up of the Public Access Defibrillation Program at City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, as the seat of city government, and the steps being taken to ensure Council’s policy for a quick start of this program is implemented no later than September 1, 1999.
Comments and/or Justification:
The Commissioner of Works & Emergency Services has provided a report to the Administration Committee detailing the reasons for the delay and the steps being taken to ensure implementation no later than September 1, 1999.
Conclusion:
It is expected that the Public Access Defibrillation Pilot Project and City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square will be fully implemented in accordance with Council’s revised amendment to have the program fully operational by September 1, 1999.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Chris Hubbard, Director, Facilities Operations
Phone: 397-5151, Fax: 392-4828
Michael R. Garrett
CAO and Acting Commissioner
of Corporate Services Department
