August 26, 1999
To:Administration Committee
From:Chief Administrative Officer
Subject:Appeals Reserve - 1999 Access and Equity Grant Program
Purpose:
This report presents the recommended allocations from the $5,000.00 appeals reserve of the Access and Equity Grant
Program for agencies which appealed to the Administration Committee.
Funding Sources:
An appeals reserve of $5,000 is provided within the 1999 Access and Equity Grant Program approved budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
- the appeal fund of $5,000.00 be allocated to Artists Against Racism ($1,500.00) and Deejinta Beesha ($3,500.00); and
- the appropriate City of Toronto Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Municipal Grants are provided under the general authority in Section 113(1) of the Municipal Act.
On July 13, 1999, the Administration Committee considered a report, 1999 Allocations: Access and Equity Grant Program,
which recommended allocations totalling $439,000.00 to 53 organizations approved by Council at its meeting of July 27,
28 and 29, 1999. It further recommended that a report be submitted on the allocation of the $5,000.00 reserve for appeals.
Comments:
Three organizations appealed and provided written or verbal presentations to the Administration Committee during its
consideration of the allocations report. The three appellants were: Artists Against Racism, Chinese Canadian National
Council (Toronto Chapter), and Deejinta Beesha. Each of the three organizations were recommended for funding, two of
whom requested increases to their allocation and the third, The Toronto Chapter of the Chinese Canadian National
Council, requested that the budget of the Access and Equity Grant Program be increased to respond to the growing needs of
the City's diverse communities.
The following is a summary of the proposals submitted by the two organizations requesting additional funds.
- Artists Against Racism (AAR) was founded in 1996 to promote antiracism in Canada. It has produced a series of
anti-racism posters, billboards, concerts, booklets, etc. AAR is requesting funds to undertake their 1999 Public
Education Campaign. Funding support is provided for its poster campaign in subways and interior transit sites.
- Deejinta Beesha (Somali Multi Service Centre) was established in 1994 by a coalition of Somali organizations to foster
the positive settlement and integration of Somalis into Canada and to support Etobicoke agencies and the larger
Etobicoke community in recognizing the positive contribution Somalis make. They are seeking funds to deliver
educational workshops for the community to address the issues of hate crime against Somalis and women in particular.
Staff have reviewed the grant proposals, the original recommendations, and considered the information presented in the
deputations.
The recommendation for the appeals reserve of $5,000.00 is based on further consideration to projects which are a high
priority such as providing assistance to victims of hate crime and assistance to women. The recommended allocation of the
appeals reserve fund is identified below:
Organizations Recommended for the 1999 Appeals Reserve Allocation:
|
Agency |
Appeal Reserve
Recommended |
1999
Total Grant |
| 1. Artists Against Racism |
$1,500 |
$5,000 |
| 2. Deejinta Beesha
|
$3,500 |
$6,000 |
| Total Recommendations |
$5,000 |
|
Conclusion:
The recommendations regarding the allocation of the appeals reserve respond to agency deputations. The increased
allocations to these organizations will enhance implementation of the City's access and equity objectives.
Contact:
Ceta Ramkhalawansingh - 392-6824
Cassandra Fernandes - 392-3834
Michael GarrettRosanna Scotti
Chief Administrative OfficerDirector, Strategic and Corporate Policy
