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Budget Committee


Meeting No. 34   (Special)   Contact Kelly McCarthy, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Monday, December 3, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
  Phone 416-397-7796
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail buc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 2, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Mike Del Grande  

BU34.1 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward:All 

2013 Capital and Operating Budgets
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Committee Decision

The Budget Committee:

 

1.         Referred the Item to the Budget Wrap-Up meeting on December 12 and 17, 2012, along with the following motions:

 

Motion 6 by Councillor Del Grande

 

“Arena Boards, Association of Community Centres, and Yonge-Dundas Square – Operating Budgets:

 

That funding for wages will be equal to but not greater than the City's wage guidelines.”

 

Motion 19 by Councillor Del Grande

 

“That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, as part of the process to implement the new Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) to consider:

 

a.         opportunities for client-centred service integration and streamlining of the City's housing, homelessness prevention and related programs, including TCHC; and

 

b.         the directions and targets in the City's long-term affordable housing strategy, Housing Opportunities Toronto.”

 

                        Motion 43 by Councillor Del Grande

 

“That the City Solicitor provide to Council a quarterly score sheet on Council driven legal actions, which includes:

 

                                     a.       advice given

 

b.         outcome of the decision

 

c.         any related costs”

 

                        Motion 46 by Councillor Parker

 

“Request the City Manager to consult with Councillors on the proposed Counter Service Review recommendations and report to Government Management Committee early in 2013 with any recommended changes.”

 

                        Motion 53 by Councillor Del Grande

 

“That the City work with all City agencies to establish service standards and service levels in time for the 2014 Budget process.”

 

                        Motion 56 by Councillor Del Grande

 

                        “Request the CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to undertake a review of the Victoria Park Subway Station redevelopment capital project to examine options and costs for making the station accessible at the eastern (Teesdale) end of the station, and report to the Commission through the 2014 budget process on implementing such changes.”

 

2.         Requested the following staff to provide Briefing Notes to the wrap-up meeting on December 12 and 17, 2012:

 

            General:

 

a.         The City Manager - briefing note that states the "best guess" surplus year by year and all other sources of the $1.189 Billion "Financing Strategy" described in slide 27 of the capital presentation by the City Manager on November 29, 2012.

 

b.         The City Manager - briefing note on budgeted and actual staffing by division for 2012 and 2013 including vacancies projected at year end.

 

c.         The City Manager - briefing note which contains a summary of the service efficiency study recommendations that are reflected in the staff recommended 2013 Budget.

 

d.         The City Manager - briefing note with a breakdown of the $12 million of new user fee revenue.

 

e.         The City Manager and the City Clerk - briefing note on any cost associated with allowing people with disabilities to participate as deputants through video conferencing at all Standing Committees.

 

Children's Services:

 

f.          The General Manager, Children's Services - briefing note that summarizes financing of Children's Services over the past five years including Provincial/City cost-sharing, draws from the provincially funded reserves, and City contributions to services and reserves.

 

g.         The General Manager, Children's Services - briefing note on the number of new subsidy spaces required to achieve 1% increase in the equity target ratio for infants, toddlers and preschool.

 

Economic Development and Culture:

 

h.         The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - briefing note for the wrap-up budget meeting outlining social and economic benefits of increasing to $25 per capita funding for arts and culture.

 

i.          The City Manager - briefing note outlining the history of the Billboard Tax since its approval in 2009, including all income generated since its inception, as well as any monies being held in escrow and income projections for the next five years.

 

j.          The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - briefing note on options for investing the sign tax revenue to achieve the objectives of the Capital Gains report, including targeting funds to Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs) community arts and youth programs.

 

k.         The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - briefing note on funding for Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs) across the City and the funding per capita in each of the four districts, and that the briefing note provide options for equitable funding for local arts without decreasing funding to existing LASOs.

 

l.          The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - briefing note itemizing the $188,900 reduction in "other expenditures" and the $307,300 increase in "other revenues".

 

m.        The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture - briefing note by December 31, 2012 which includes a full accounting of below cost rent included in the per capita calculation.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation:

 

n.         The General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation - briefing note to the Budget Wrap-up on the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation and its work.

 

o.         That the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation provide a briefing note on which waterfront Parks are being considered for contracting out of maintenance work.

 

p.         The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - briefing note on the impact of Section 37 on Parks, Forestry and Recreation's ability to accommodate growth and state of good repair in transit node areas.

 

q.         The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - briefing note on turf maintenance standards for parks and sports fields and the number of staff allocated, by district, to achieve these standards.

 

City Planning:

 

r.          The Chief Planner - briefing note describing the budget impacts of providing adequate staff to that we can:

 

i.          have robust planning reviews of Employment Lands Conversion requests;

 

ii.         comment all Committee of Adjustment applications which have larger Zoning or Policy implications;

 

iii.        conduct planning studies in a more timely fashion; and

 

iv.        clear the backlog of heritage study requests.

 

Fire Services:

 

s.          The City Manager - briefing note on the scope, objectives and timelines of the Service Efficiency Study on Emergency Medical Services and Fire, and the Fire Underwriters survey study.

 

t.          The Chief, Fire Services - briefing note to wrap-up on how the proposed budget meets the recommendations in the Master Fire Plan including staffing levels, available fleet compliment and National Fire Protection Association 1710 response standards.

  

Waterfront Revitalization Initiative:

 

u.         The Deputy City Manager, Cluster B - briefing note on a possible regional Sports Complex at Hearn.

 

Technical Services:

 

v.         The Deputy City Manager, Cluster B - briefing note on actual timeframes to process, review and approve development related projects and compare these to existing service levels and identify gaps in approved service levels by application type.

 

Transportation Services:

 

w.        The General Manager, Transportation Services - briefing note to explain the change in the road repair backlog (Exclusive of the Gardiner) from the 2012-2021 Capital Plan to the 2013-2022 Capital Plan.

 

x.         The General Manager, Transportation Services - briefing note showing how Toronto compares to other Ontario municipalities in terms of State of Good Repair (SOGR) backlog as a percentage of asset values.

 

y.         The General Manager, Transportation Services - briefing note showing transportation funding by source for the 2013-2022 capital budget using the same categories shown on page 18 of the analysts notes.

 

z.         The General Manager, Transportation Services - briefing note on the minimum repairs and associated costs required to maintain the East end of the Gardiner for the period required to complete the Environmental Assessment on the removal of this portion of the Gardiner.

 

Legal Services:

 

aa.        The City Solicitor - briefing note charting the use of outside planners on a ward by ward basis for 2010, 2011, and 2012 that shows a breakdown of appeals with an outside planner stemming from the Committee of Adjustment, rezonings on site-specific bylaws, and the percentage of successful appeals by category.

 

ab.       The City Solicitor - briefing note breaking down legal cost incurred on a ward by ward basis for 2010, 2011, and 2012 due to appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) charted against the number of development applications and Committee of Adjustment applications on a ward by ward basis.

 

ac.        The City Solicitor - briefing note breaking down appeals generated by the applicant, City and third party, on application for Committee of Adjustment, rezoning, site-specific bylaw amendment decisions for 2010, 2011 and 2012.

 

ad.       The City Solicitor - briefing note on the number of appeals settled prior to a formal hearing, with a breakdown by Committee of Adjustment, rezoning and site-specific bylaws for 2010, 2011 and 2012.

 

ae.        The City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner - briefing note commenting on training provided to members of the Committee of Adjustment upon appointment and during their term of service with recommendations in that regard.

 

Facilities Management and Real Estate:

 

af.        The Chief Corporate Officer - briefing note with a breakdown of funding to Harbourfront Community Centre, Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, St. Alban Boys and Girls Club, and University Settlement House for the last seven years, and a forecast of the impact of flatlining these grants of the ability of Facilities Management and Real Estate to maintain the centres in a State of Good Repair (SOGR).

 

Lobbyist Registrar:

 

ag.       The Lobbyist Registrar - briefing note on the portion of increased traffic attributable to the subject matters "OLG Modernization" and "Casino" in 2012, and a forecast of similarly attributed acts of lobbying in 2013.

 

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC):

 

ah.       The CEO of the TTC - briefing note showing the comparison between Toronto and other cities of the percentage of the cost of light rail vehicles paid for by debt.

 

ai.        The CEO of the TTC - briefing note covering a 5 year history of headway performance and a projection of the 2013 headway performance.

 

aj.        The CEO of the TTC - briefing note outlining the expected increase in customer base projected past 2015.

 

ak.       The CEO of the TTC - briefing note with a breakdown of revenue sources for Wheel-Trans, with adult ticket revenue identified as an amount.

 

al.        The CEO of the TTC - briefing note which includes a detailed breakout of costs and revenues associated with the Metrolinx projects in 2008-2013, including staffing, consultants and other expenses.

 

am.      The CEO of the TTC - briefing note with a list of all motions passed at the Special City Council meeting in February 2012, identifying those responded to; those pending and the timeline to receive a response to the pending motions.

 

3.         Requested that the Budget Committee Chair request the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Chair to schedule a briefing meeting, in accordance with any and all legislative meeting notice requirements, in order for the CEO of the TTC to fully present their 2013 63-slide Budget Presentation.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Confidential Attachment 1, Part A - Fire Services 2013 Operating Budget, was released publicly on December 7, 2012.

Origin
(November 29, 2012) Report from the City Manager and the Acting Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

The City Manager and Acting Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer forwarding the 2013 Capital and Operating Budgets.

 

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

 

Monday, December 03, 2012 - Committee Room 2

 

           Arena Boards of Management

           Association of Community Centres

            Yonge-Dundas Square

           Citizen Centred Services "A"

-           Affordable Housing Office

-           Children's Services

-           Court Services

-           Economic Development & Culture

-           Emergency Medical Services

-           Long-Term Care Homes & Services

-           Parks, Forestry & Recreation

-           Shelter, Support & Housing Administration

-           Social Development, Finance & Administration

-           Toronto Employment & Social Services

-           311 Toronto

           Toronto Public Health 

 

Tuesday, December 04, 2012 - Committee Room 1

 

           Theatres

-           Sony Centre

-           St. Lawrence Centre

-           Toronto Centre for the Arts

           Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

           Toronto Zoo

           Exhibition Place

           Heritage Toronto

           Citizen Centred Services 'B'

-           City Planning

-           Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

-           Fire Services

-           Municipal Licensing & Standards

-            PPFA & TEO

-           Technical Services

-           Toronto Building

-           Transportation Services

 

Wednesday, December 05, 2012 - Committee Room 1

 

           City Manager's Office

           Legal Services

           Internal Services

-           Facilities Management & Real Estate

-           Sustainable Energy Plan

-           Fleet Services

-           Information & Technology

-           Office of the Chief Financial Officer

-           Office of the Treasurer

           Toronto Atmospheric Fund

           Toronto Public Library

 

Thursday, December 06, 2012 - Committee Room 1

 

           Other City Programs

-           City Clerk's Office

-           City Council

-           Office of the Mayor

           Toronto Transit Commission

           Accountability Offices

-           Auditor General's Office

-           Office of the Integrity Commissioner

-           Office of the Lobbyist Registrar

-           Office of the Ombudsman

Background Information
(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Affordable Housing Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52549.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Children's Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52632.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Children's Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52629.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Court Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52630.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Court Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52579.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Economic Development and Culture
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52597.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Economic Development and Culture
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52596.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Emergency Medical Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52624.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Emergency Medical Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52603.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Long-Term Care Home and Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52581.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Long-Term Care Homes and Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52606.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Parks, Forestry and Recreation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52621.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Parks, Forestry and Recreation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52598.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52625.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52633.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Social Development, Finance and Administration
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52631.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Employment and Social Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52626.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Employment Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52580.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - 311 Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52550.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - 311 Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52551.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - City Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52605.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - City Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52599.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Fire Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52623.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Fire Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52615.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Municipal Licensing and Standards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52607.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Technical Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52637.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Building
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52609.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Transportation Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52592.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Transportation Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52595.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration (PPFA) and Toronto Environment Office (TEO)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52613.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52594.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Facilities Management and Real Estate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52553.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Facilities Management and Real Estate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52555.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Financial Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52610.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Fleet Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52556.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Fleet Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52552.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Information and Technology
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52604.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Information and Technology
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52600.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Office of the Chief Financial Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52601.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Office of the Treasurer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52602.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - City Manager's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52578.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - City Clerk's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52582.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - City Clerk's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52554.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - City Council
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52559.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Legal Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52561.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Office of the Mayor
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52558.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Accountability Officers
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52573.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Accountability Officers
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52572.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Sustainable Energy Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52557.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Arena Boards of Management
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52612.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Association of Community Centres
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52620.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Exhibition Place
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52611.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Exhibition Place
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52575.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Heritage Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52564.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52544.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget -Theatres
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52614.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Atmospheric Fund
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52563.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52583.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52560.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Police Service and Services Board
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52616.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Police Service
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52574.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Public Health
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52622.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Public Health
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52648.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Public Library
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52577.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Public Library
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52608.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Zoo
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52617.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Zoo
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52576.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Toronto Transit Commission
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52591.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Toronto Transit Commission
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52593.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Yonge-Dundas Square
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52619.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Capital Budget - Yonge-Dundas Square
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52545.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) 2013 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Parking Tag Enforcement and Operations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52562.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1
(December 3, 2012) 2013 Operating Budget Briefing Notes - Table of Contents (December 3, 2012)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52665.pdf)

(December 3, 2012) 2013 Operating Budget Briefing Note #6 - Solid Waste Transfer & Disposal Vehicles and Equipment – Transferring Maintenance Responsibilities from Solid Waste Management Services to Fleet Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52666.pdf)

(December 3, 2012) 2013 Operating Budget Briefing Note #7 - Economic Factors
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52667.pdf)

(December 4, 2012) 2013 Capital Budget Briefing Notes - Table of Contents (December 4, 5, 2012)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52680.pdf)

(December 4, 2012) 2013 Capital Budget Briefing Note #2 - Additional State-of-Good-Repair Funding for Major Roads
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52681.pdf)

(December 4, 2012) 2013 Capital Budget Briefing Note #3 - Transportation Services / Technical Services - F.G. Gardiner Expressway - Current and Planned Rehabilitation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52682.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) 2013 Capital Budget Briefing Note #4 - North West PATH Pedestrian Tunnel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52695.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) 2013 Capital Budget Briefing Note #5 - Resource Demand to Deliver IT Capital Portfolio Projects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52696.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) Presentation from the City Manager and the Director, Financial Planning on the 2013 Staff Recommended Tax Supported Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52650.pdf)

(November 29, 2012) Presentation from the City Manager and the Director, Financial Planning on the 2013-2014 Staff Recommended Tax Support Capital Budget and Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52649.pdf)

(December 3, 2012) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A on the City of Toronto Cluster A - 2013 Recommended Operating Budget & 2013 – 2022 Capital Budget and Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52670.pdf)

(December 4, 2012) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B on the City of Toronto Cluster B - 2013 Recommended Operating Budget & 2013 – 2022 Capital Budget and Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52683.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) Presentation from the City Manager on the 2013 Recommended Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52693.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) Presentation from Internal Services on the 2013 Recommended Operating Budget and 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52697.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) Presentation from the City Solicitor on Legal Services - 2013 Recommended Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52694.pdf)

(December 5, 2012) Presentation from The Toronto Atmospheric Fund on the 2013 Requested Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52703.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the Auditor General's Office on the 2013 Recommended Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52710.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the City Clerk's Office on the 2013 Recommended Operating Budget and 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52721.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the City Clerk's Office on the City Council 2013 Recommended Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52722.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the City Clerk's Office on the Office of the Mayor 2013 Recommended Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52723.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the Toronto Transit Commission on the 2013 Recommended Operating Budget and 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52724.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner on the 2013 Operating Budget Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52725.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar on the 2013 Operating Budget and 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52726.pdf)

(December 6, 2012) Presentation from the Office of the Ombudsman on the 2013 Operating Budget and 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52727.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1, Part A - Fire Services 2013 Operating Budget - Publicly released on December 7, 2012
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-53604.pdf)


1a Lawn Bowling Clubs and Park Permit Fees (Item PE15.4)
Origin
(September 14, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee
Summary

Forwarding the Parks and Environment Committee's recommendations at its meeting on September 14, 2012.

Background Information
(September 14, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee on Lawn Bowling Cubs and Park Permit Fees (Item PE15.4)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52526.pdf)

(May 24, 2012) Letter from Councillor Wong-Tam on Lawn Bowling Clubs and Park Permit Fees
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52501.pdf)


1b Toronto Botanical Garden - Request for Funding (Item PE16.1)
Origin
(October 15, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee
Summary

The Parks and Environment Committee on October 15, 2012, considered a presentation from the Executive Director, Toronto Botanical Garden, on their request for funding.

Background Information
(October 15, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee on Toronto Botanical Garden - Request for Funding (Item PE16.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52505.pdf)

(October 1, 2012) Presentation from the Executive Director, Toronto Botanical Garden -Toronto Botanical Garden - Request for Funding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52504.pdf)


1c Core Service Review - Revising the Timeframe to achieve the City's Tree Canopy Goals (Item PE17.1)
Origin
(November 9, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee
Summary

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request that a review of the Urban Forestry Service Plan be conducted and that a report with recommended changes to extend the timeframe to achieve the City's tree canopy goals be submitted to the Parks and Environment Committee.  This report presents a revised financial strategy which when implemented, will contribute to the achievement of a healthy, diverse and sustainable urban forest.

 

The consolidated funding proposed takes into consideration the financial pressures resulting from the management of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), and will extend the timeframe to implement the Service Plan by seven (7) years, from 2016 to 2023.  From 2013 to 2019 resources will be diverted to manage EAB.  Focus on implementing the Service Plan will begin in 2017 as EAB subsides.  This funding strategy will enable Urban Forestry to maintain the 2011 service levels for the next four years while providing Urban Forestry with the resources to implement the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) strategy. 

 

This report also responds to Parks and Environment Committee's request that staff report back on replenishing or adding money to the Environment Protection Reserve Fund – Tree Canopy Allocation XR1718.  The Environment Protection Reserve Fund was established to provide one-time funding only, towards enhancement and protection of the City's tree canopy.  Urban Forestry does not have the means to replenish the Environment Protection Reserve Fund.

Background Information
(November 9, 2012) Letter from the Parks and Environment Committee on Core Service Review – Revising the Timeframe to achieve the City’s Tree Canopy Goals (Item PE17.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52503.pdf)

(September 28, 2012) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Core Service Review - Revising the timeframe to achieve the City's tree canopy goals
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52502.pdf)


1d Inflationary Increases for the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) (Item BU24.6)
Origin
(April 27, 2012) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

Each year, all City of Toronto agencies, boards, commissions and divisions are given upfront economic indicator driven adjustments to their base budgets before being required to meet any Council-adopted budget reduction targets.

 

Applicant agencies under the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) face many of the same economic pressures in providing services to residents of the City of Toronto as any agency, board, commission or division.

 

This Motion is urgent as Budget proposal guidelines must be delivered to City Divisions and Toronto Public Health as soon as possible.

Background Information
(April 27, 2012) Letter from the Budget Committee on Inflationary Increases for the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) (Item BU24.6)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51995.pdf)

(April 11, 2012) Letter from Councillor Shelley Carroll on New Item of Business about Inflationary Increases for the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51994.pdf)

(April 10, 2012) Letter from Councillor Shelley Carroll on Inflationary Increases for the Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51993.pdf)


1e Toronto Public Health - 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan Request (Item HL17.6)
Origin
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

This report provides an overview of the Toronto Public Health (TPH) 2013 Capital Budget and 2014-2022 Capital Plan and Forecast.

 

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is submitting a 2013 – 2022 Capital Budget and Plan request of $34.746 million, including a 2013 Capital Budget of $4.611 million and future year commitments of $5.527 million and a 2014 – 2022 Capital Plan and Forecast of $24.608 million. The Debt Affordability Target provided by the City for TPH is $3.396 million in 2013, $3.393 million in 2014, $3.396 million in 2015, $3.392 million in 2016, $3.388 million in 2017 and, $15.636 million for 2018 to 2022 for a total of $32.601 million. TPH will receive 100 percent provincial funding for one IT project for $1.215 million in 2013, $0.725 million in 2014 and $0.205 million in 2015 for a total of $2.145 million.

 

The 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan request will provide funding for eleven Information and Technology (IT) projects that support improvement of service delivery with the development and enhancement of systems while complying with provincial mandatory reporting requirements. There is no additional operating impact associated with these eleven IT projects.

Background Information
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on Toronto Public Health 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan Request (Item HL17.6)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52425.pdf)

(October 5, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52421.pdf)

(October 5, 2012) Appendix 1 - Toronto Public Health 2013 - 2022 Capital Budget and Plan Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52422.pdf)


1f Toronto Public Health - 2013 - 2022 Operating Budget Request (Item HL17.7)
Origin
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

This report outlines the Toronto Public Health (TPH) 2013 Operating Budget request for consideration by the Board of Health.

 

The Toronto Public Health 2013 Operating Budget Request totals $240,643.5 thousand gross / $48,763.9 thousand net.  This request is $1,661.6 thousand gross / $1,031.1 thousand net above the 2012 Operating Budget. The net increase of $1,031.1 thousand over the 2012 Operating Budget is comprised primarily of base budget increases for the: negotiated collective agreement and inflationary increases for AIDS & Drug Grants Prevention Programs of $570.4 thousand net; City's contribution of base budget for the Bed Bug program approved by Council for $250.0 thousand net; reduction options of $164.3 thousand net; and new and enhanced services of $375.0 thousand net to maximize provincial revenue and increase compliance with Ontario Public Health Standards.

Background Information
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on Toronto Public Health 2013 - 2022 Operating Budget Request (Item HL17.7)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52000.pdf)

(October 10, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2013 Operating Budget Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51999.pdf)

(October 10, 2012) Attachment 1 - Toronto Public Health Operating Budget Request 2013
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51998.pdf)


1g Toronto Public Health - Budget Adjustment to the 2013 Operating Budget Request (Item HL18.7)
Origin
(November 19, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

Toronto Public Health (TPH) receives 100 percent funding from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) to deliver the Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) program.  In 2011, the Ministry initiated a review of the HBHC Protocol.  Completion of this review will result in a number of changes to the program, including the introduction of a new screening tool in 2013.  Additional on-going base funding is being provided to health units to support roll-out and completion of this new screening tool.  In October 2012, the Ministry informed TPH that new on-going base funding for three and one-half (3.5) new full time equivalent Public Health Nurse (PHN) positions will be provided to support implementation of this new tool. This report seeks approval for a budget adjustment to the TPH 2013 Operating Budget Request to reflect this new funding.

Background Information
(November 19, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2013 Operating Budget Request (Item HL18.7)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52430.pdf)

(November 2, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Budget Adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2013 Operating Budget Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52404.pdf)


1h Toronto Public Health - Nourishing Young Minds - A Review of the Student Nutrition Program in Toronto (Item HL15.3)
Origin
(July 11, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

This report highlights key elements of a review of the Student Nutrition Program, Nourishing Young Minds.  Toronto Public Health conducted the collaborative review to examine how the City of Toronto can maximize the benefits derived from its investment in Toronto programs, while also strengthening program sustainability.

 

The recommendations from the review emphasize the best practice elements featured in the program structure in Toronto, as identified through comparison with international models.  It proposes strategies to strengthen the sustainability of student nutrition programs that currently receive municipal grant funding, and recommends that a long-term funding strategy be developed to expand funding over time to schools that would benefit from having a student nutrition program.

Background Information
(July 11, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on Nourishing Young Minds – A Review of the Student Nutrition Program in Toronto (Item HL15.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52474.pdf)

(June 8, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Nourishing Young Minds - A Review of the Student Nutrition Program in Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52470.pdf)

(June 8, 2012) Appendix 1 - Student Nutrition Program in Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52472.pdf)

(June 8, 2012) Appendix 2 - Student Nutrition Program in Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52471.pdf)

(June 25, 2012) Brochure: "Feeding Our Future: The First and Second Year Evaluation" a copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk

1i Toronto Public Health - Student Nutrition Program 2013 Operating Budget Request and Proposed Five Year Plan (Item HL16.5)
Origin
(September 24, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

This report outlines a request for municipal Student Nutrition Program funding for the 2013 Operating Budget and proposes a plan for increasing City investment over the next five years to stabilize existing programs and increase the number of breakfast meals served to participating children/youth in higher needs schools.

 

The City cannot accomplish program sustainability on its own.  However, increasing the municipal investment will provide a strong signal to the provincial and federal governments and private sector partners that the City is committed to optimizing the full potential of Student Nutrition Programs to make a significant contribution to the nutritional health of children and youth. 

 

The proposed plan calls for increased core funding by municipal, provincial and federal governments and the private sector. 

Background Information
(September 24, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on the Student Nutrition Program 2013 Operating Budget Request and Proposed Five Year Plan (Item HL16.5)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52429.pdf)

(September 7, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Student Nutrition Program 2013 Operating Budget Request and Proposed Five Year Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52393.pdf)


1j Toronto Public Health - Student Nutrition Program Proposed Expansion in High Need Schools 2013 - 2017 (Item HL17.5)
Origin
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

This report outlines a proposed expansion component to extend municipal funding to higher need schools that currently do not have a student nutrition program.  The proposed expansion component supplements the proposed multi-year plan to stabilize existing student nutrition programs endorsed by the Board of Health on September 24, 2012 http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.HL16.5 and outlines an additional request for municipal Student Nutrition Program funding in the 2013 Operating Budget process.

Background Information
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health on Student Nutrition Program Expansion in High Need Schools 2013 – 2017 (Item No. HL17.5)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51997.pdf)

(October 11, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Student Nutrition Program Proposed Expansion in High Need Schools 2013 - 2017 including Appendix 1 & II
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-51996.pdf)


1k Toronto Public Health - Building on the Coroner's Pedestrian Death Review (Item HL17.1)
Origin
(October 22, 2012) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

On September 19, 2012 the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario released a review of all pedestrian deaths that occurred in the province during 2010. The review characterized the victims and the drivers, described when, where, and how deaths were most likely to occur, and outlined factors that contributed to the deaths of the pedestrians.

 

The Coroner affirmed that all pedestrian deaths are preventable and outlined strategies to enhance pedestrian safety. The report recommends that the Province develop a Walking Strategy for Ontarians, including policies, practices and plans to support safe and convenient walking environments for everyone. As well, the report recommends that municipalities regularly review collision data and adopt a "Complete Streets" approach to guide redevelopment and new development. The Coroner specifically highlighted the role of vehicle speed in pedestrian fatalities and identified strategies for speed reduction.

 

The Coroner's review also found that the number of deaths among seniors greatly outweighs the percent of seniors in the population, and identified the need to make roads safer for all vulnerable pedestrians, including seniors, people with disabilities, and children.

 

Taking action to improve pedestrian safety not only saves lives, it also reduces injury rates and encourages people to be more physically active. Physical activity is known to reduce rates of chronic disease such as heart disease and diabetes. Toronto has undertaken many initiatives to improve pedestrian safety. However, the Coroner’s report highlights further opportunities for Toronto to improve pedestrian safety, including implementing additional measures to slow driver speeds and specifically considering the needs of seniors when designing roads and pedestrian areas.

Background Information
(October 22, 2012) Letter from Board of Health on Building on the Coroner’s Pedestrian Death Review (Item HL17.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52500.pdf)

(September 28, 2012) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Building on the Coroner's Pedestrian Death Review
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52498.pdf)

(September 28, 2012) Attachment 1 - Pedestrian Death Review, Executive Summary and Recommendations, Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (2012)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52499.pdf)


1l 2012 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2012 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees (Ward All) (Item EX13.1)
Origin
(December 6, 2011) Letter from City Council
Summary

Forwarding Council's recommendations at its meeting held on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011.

Background Information
(December 6, 2011) Letter from City Council on 2012 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2012 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees (Item EX13.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52538.pdf)

(December 1, 2011) City Council Decision on 2012 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2012 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees (Item EX13.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52541.pdf)


1m Proposed Sale of Enwave Energy Corporation (Item BU32.2)
Origin
(November 26, 2012) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

City Council on October 2, 3 and 4, 2012, adopted, as amended Item CC26.8 on the Proposed Sale of Enwave Energy Corporation.  City Council has referred Recommendation 5 contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, such Recommendation now public, together with the following motions, to the Budget Committee for consideration:

 

5.         City Council direct that the proceeds (net of legal fees) from the sale of the City’s stake in Enwave be deposited to the Capital Financing Reserve Fund (XR 1011) to offset future debt issuance.

 

Moved by Councillor Pam McConnell

That City Council direct that $50 million from the proceeds of the sale of Enwave be placed in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Major Capital Account.

 

Moved by Councillor David Shiner

That City Council direct that $21.8 million of the proceeds from the sale of Enwave be used to repay the Water Capital Reserve Account to be used primarily for the basement flooding program.

 

Moved by Councillor Raymond Cho

That City Council direct that 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Enwave Energy Corporation to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, specifically to the capital repair backlog.

 

Moved by Councillor Raymond Cho

That City Council direct that 25 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Enwave Energy Corporation to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), specifically for the purchase of TTC streetcars.

 

Moved by Councillor Raymond Cho

That City Council direct that 25 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Enwave Energy Corporation to Toronto Water, specifically to the Reserve Account.

Background Information
(October 15, 2012) Letter from the Budget Committee on Proposed Sale of Enwave Energy Corporation (Item BU32.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52517.pdf)

(October 15, 2012) Letter from Council on Proposed Sale of Enwave Energy Corporation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52565.pdf)

(October 2, 2012) Decision Document from City Council on Item CC26.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52566.pdf)


1n Funding for Councillor Constituency Offices (Item CC27.5)
Origin
(November 8, 2012) Letter from City Council
Summary

City Council on October 30, 31 and November 1, 2012, adopted, as amended Item CC27.5 on the Parameters for Councillor Constituency Offices.  City Council approved the parameters for Councillor Constituency offices attached to the report (October 23, 2012) from the City Clerk.

 

City Council also referred Recommendation 2 contained in the report (October 23, 2012) from the City Clerk to the Budget Committee for consideration with the 2013 Operating Budget process.

 

The parameters for Councillor Constituency offices are already approved by City Council. The parameters are not before the Budget Committee for consideration.

Background Information
(November 8, 2012) Letter from City Council on Funding for Councillor Constituency Offices
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52438.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Parameters for Councillor Constituency Offices
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52483.pdf)


1o Auditor General’s Office - 2013 Budget (Item AU9.3)
Origin
(October 25, 2012) Letter from the Audit Committee
Summary

This report provides information relating to the 2013 budget for the Auditor General’s Office and a budget for approval by the Audit Committee.

 

An analysis of the budget request is as follows:

 

 

2013 Budget Request

2012 Approved Budget

Increase           %

Budget

$4,295,200  

$4,271,400

$23,800           0.6    

 

The proposed budget contains audit fees payable to PricewaterhouseCoopers in the amount of $349,900 relating to the external financial audit of the City’s Financial Statements.  The Auditor General has no control over the external audit fees paid as the amount is pre-determined based on a Council approved contract.  For the 2013 external financial audit, fees increased from $328,200 to $349,900 an increase of $21,800.  This amount is included in the total Auditor General’s budget increase of $23,800.

 

In relation to the Budget of the Auditor General’s Office, three separate reviews are underway which may have an impact on the Auditor General’s 2013 budget.  These reviews are as follows:

 

In April 2009, City Council approved a report entitled “A Policy Framework for Toronto Accountability Officers”.  One of the recommendations contained in the report directs that:

 

“City Council authorize the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the accountability officers, to review and research best practices respecting setting aside a percentage of the City’s budget for Toronto’s accountability functions and report back to Executive Committee.

 

This report is available at: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2009.EX31.1

 

On June 14, 2011 City Council approved a report entitled “Auditor General’s Office 2011 Budget” and made the following recommendations:

 

City Council request the City Manager to review, and report to the Audit Committee on October 20, 2011, on the operations of each one of the internal audit functions that report to management, and ascertain whether there may benefits to consolidating those functions, such a review to consider the reporting structure particularly in the context of ensuring that all functions are able to operate independently from management.

 

City Council request that, during the review, the City Manager review the level of resources for each entity in order to ensure that levels are commensurate with responsibilities and make recommendations for reallocation of staff if appropriate.  In consultation with the Auditor General, such a reallocation give consideration to the resource requirements of the Auditor General’s Office.”

 

This report is available at: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2011.AU2.5

 

The above reports remain outstanding and as a result at its meeting of February 29, 2012 the Audit Committee reaffirmed its earlier requests as follows:

 

“City Council authorize the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Accountability Officers, to review and research best practices respecting setting aside a percentage of the City’s budget for Toronto’s accountability functions and report to Executive Committee.

 

City Council request the City Manager to review, and report to the Audit Committee on October 25, 2012, on the operations of each one of the internal audit functions that report to management both in City Divisions and the ABCs, and ascertain whether there may be benefits to consolidating those functions, such a review to consider the reporting structure particularly in the context of ensuring that all functions are able to operate independently from management.

 

City Council request that, during the review, the City Manager review the level of resources for each entity in order to ensure that levels are commensurate with responsibilities and make recommendations for reallocation of staff if appropriate.  In consultation with the Auditor General, such a reallocation give consideration to the resource requirements of the Auditor General’s Office.”

 

These reports continue to be outstanding.

 

Background Information
(October 25, 2012) Letter from the Audit Committee on Auditor General’s Office – 2013 Budget (Item AU9.3)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52482.pdf)

(September 13, 2012) Report from the Auditor General regarding the 2013 Budget for the Auditor General's Office
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52476.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Auditor General’s Office 2013 Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52477.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Auditor General’s Office - Audit Reports Issued 2007-2012
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52478.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Annual Cost Savings Identified as a Result of Various Audits
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52479.pdf)

Appendix 4 - Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Estimated Cost Savings
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52480.pdf)

Presentation material submitted by the Auditor General, headed "City of Toronto, Auditor General’s Office 2013 Recommended Operating Budget"
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52475.pdf)


1p Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2013 Operating Budget
Origin
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Integrity Commissioner
Summary

This report details information related to the 2013 Operating Budget and recommends a full-year 2013 budget of $249.6 thousand for approval by the Budget Committee. The 2013 Operating Budget request of $249.6 thousand is $34.7 thousand or 16.1% higher than the approved 2012 Operating Budget of $215.0 thousand.  This budget request includes a one-time budget reduction in non-payroll expenditures of $5.3 thousand equivalent to 2.5% of the approved 2012 Operating Budget.

Background Information
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Integrity Commissioner on Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2013 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52409.pdf)

Attachment - Budget Request Overview - 2013 Operating Budget - Accountability Officers
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52410.pdf)


1q Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2013-2022 Capital Plan
Origin
(November 19, 2012) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar
Summary

This report seeks Budget Committee approval of the Office of Lobbyist Registrar’s 2013‑2022 Capital Budget and Plan.  The plan includes a requirement of $2.355 million over the 10-year period for state of good repair maintenance of the on-line lobbyist registry system and to implement an alternative channel for lobbyist registration using mobile devices in 2014.

Background Information
(November 19, 2012) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar on Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2013-2022 Capital Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52419.pdf)

Attachment - Accountability Officers’ 2013-2022 Capital Budget Overview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52420.pdf)


1r Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2013 Operating Budget
Origin
(November 19, 2012) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar
Summary

This report provides information relating to the 2013 operating budget request for the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar for approval by the Budget Committee.  The Office of the Lobbyist Registrar’s 2013 Operating Budget Request of $1,065.4 thousand net is $6.9 thousand or 0.6% less than the 2012 Approved Operating Budget.  This request includes a reduction of $57.1 thousand net equivalent to 5.3% of the 2012 Approved Net Operating Budget.

 

The 2013 Operating Budget Request will enable the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar to continue to promote the transparency and integrity of City government by maintaining an online public registry of lobbyists and regulating their conduct while managing with less staffing and financial resources. 

Background Information
(November 19, 2012) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar on Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2013 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52417.pdf)

Attachment - Accountability Officers’ 2013 Operating Budget Overview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52418.pdf)


1s Office of the Ombudsman – 2013-2022 Capital Plan
Origin
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Ombudsman
Summary

This report seeks Budget Committee approval of the Office of the Ombudsman’s 2013- 2022 Capital Budget and Plan.  The plan includes a requirement of $1.200 million over the 10-year period for state of good repair maintenance of the computerized case management system.

Background Information
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Ombudsman on Office of the Ombudsman - 2013-2022 Capital Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52415.pdf)

Attachmenmt - Accountability Officers: 2013-2022 Capital Budget & Plan - Budget Overview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52416.pdf)


1t Office of the Ombudsman - 2013 Operating Budget
Origin
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Ombudsman
Summary

This report details information related to the 2013 operating budget for the Office of the Ombudsman, including a recommended full-year 2013 operating budget of $ 1,570.1 thousand for approval by Budget Committee.

Background Information
(November 22, 2012) Report from the Ombudsman on Office of the Ombudsman - 2013 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52411.pdf)

Appendix I – Accountability Officers - 2013 Operating Budget Overview
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52412.pdf)


1u Toronto Transit Commission - 2013-2022 Capital Budget
Origin
(October 1, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

Forwarding the Toronto Transit Commission's recommendations from its meeting on September 27, 2012 to the Budget Committee for submission to the City's budget process.

Background Information
(October 1, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on the 2013-2022 TTC Capital Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52413.pdf)

(September 27, 2012) Attachment to Item - 2013-2022 TTC Capital Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52414.pdf)


1v Toronto Transit Commission - 2013 Toronto Transit Commission and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets
Origin
(October 1, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

Forwarding the Toronto Transit Commission's recommendations from its meeting on September 26, 2012, to the Budget Committee for submission in the City Budget process and for confirmation of the 2013 operating subsidy level.

Background Information
(October 1, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on 2013 TTC and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52381.pdf)

(September 27, 2012) Attachment to Letter - 2013 TTC and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52382.pdf)


1w Toronto Transit Commission - 2013 Budget Update and Fare Increase Confirmation
Origin
(November 26, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

Forwarding the Toronto Transit Commission's recommendations from its meeting on November 26, 2012, to the Budget Committee for submission into the City Budget process.

Background Information
(November 26, 2012) Letter from the Chief Financial & Administration Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on 2013 Budget Update and Fare Increase Confirmation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52465.pdf)

(November 21, 2012) Attachment to Letter - 2013 Budget Update and Fare Increase Confirmation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52466.pdf)


1x Toronto Police Service – 2013-2022 Capital Program Request
Origin
(November 23, 2012) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide the Budget Committee with the Toronto Police Service’s (Service’s) 2013-2022 Capital Program request.

Background Information
(November 23, 2012) Report with Appendix A, from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board on Toronto Police Services Board – 2013-2022 Capital Program Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52509.pdf)


1y Response to Councillor and City Budget Chief Michael Del Grande’s Letter on the Toronto Police Service Budget
Origin
(October 31, 2012) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide the Budget Committee with the Toronto Police Service’s response to a letter dated August 22, 2012 from Councillor and City Budget Chief Michael Del Grande regarding the Toronto Police Service’s 2013 Operating Budget.

Background Information
(October 31, 2012) Report with Appendix A, from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board on Response to Councillor and City Budget Chief Michael Del Grande’s Letter on the Toronto Police Service Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52520.pdf)


1z Identification of Funds for the Reinstatement of Fee-Exempt Adult Programming in Priority Centres (Item CD17.2)
Origin
(December 3, 2012) Letter from City Council
Summary

City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted Item CD17.2, as amended and in so doing, City Council has reinstated fee-exempt adult programs in Priority Centres effective July 1, 2013, subject to the necessary funding being identified through the 2013 budget process.

 

City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted, as amended Item CD17.2 on the 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan. 

 

City Council has reinstated fee-exempt adult programs in Priority Centres effective July 1, 2013, subject to the necessary funding being identified through the 2013 budget process.

Background Information
(December 3, 2012) Letter from City Council forwarding its Decision from its meeting of November 27, 28 and 29, 2012 on Identification of Funds for the Reinstatement of Fee-Exempt Adult Programming in Priority Centres (Item CD17.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52668.pdf)

(November 27, 2012) City Council Decision from its meeting of November 27, 28 and 29, 2012 on 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan (Item CD17.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52669.htm)


1aa Repurposing of the Sustainable Energy Funds and New Funding Model for City Energy Projects - (Item EX25.2)
Origin
(November 19, 2012) Letter from the Executive Committee
Summary

As part of 2012 Capital Budget deliberations, Council requested that the Deputy City Manager and  Chief Financial Officer report back through the appropriate Standing Committee in the first quarter of 2012 on the merits of Sustainable Energy loans to non-City agencies and the private sector.

 

Current market conditions are considered suitable for energy related projects with positive returns to be financed without support of SEF interest free loans. It is being recommended that future funding for the City's energy projects be provided from recoverable debt as approved in the annual Capital Budget process for the City's agencies and divisions, with repayment from resulting operating program energy savings or revenue generation. No further loans would be approved for entities external to the City.  It is proposed that the Sustainable Energy Reserve Funds be made available to fund the City's Tree Canopy capital program, which is experiencing rising costs due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation.

Background Information
(November 19, 2012) Letter from the Executive Committee on Repurposing of the Sustainable Energy Funds and New Funding Model for City Energy Projects (Item EX25.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52698.pdf)

(December 24, 2012) Report with Appendices 1 and 2, from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on Repurposing of the Sustainable Energy Funds and New Funding Model for City Energy Projects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52699.pdf)

(October 22, 2012) Supplementary Report with Appendices 1 and 2 from the City Manager Report titled "Repurposing of the Sustainable Energy Program and New Funding Model for City Energy Projects"
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-52700.pdf)