Item - 2010.GM29.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 31, 2010 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on March 11, 2010 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 31, 2010.
GM29.3 - Canadian Air and Space Museum - 65 Carl Hall Road - Request for Property Tax Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council consent to provide an exemption from property taxes under paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act for the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.
2. City Council, in consideration of the fact that as a tenant of the Federal Government the Canadian Air and Space Museum is separately assessed and directly liable to taxation as if it were an owner, waive the requirement for a 99 year (or longer) lease or ownership identified in Attachment 1 of the report (February 24, 2010) from the Treasurer, as a condition for providing a property tax exemption, as long as the space is occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.
3. City Council write off the property taxes and interest that have accrued against the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum for the period from March 1, 1997, to December 31, 2009.
4. City Council request the City Clerk to inform the Canadian Air and Space Museum and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation of Council’s decision with respect to Part 1 above.
5. City Council request the City Manager to make provisions for Members of Council to inspect the Canadian Air and Space Museum at 65 Carl Hall Road, if they so wish.
6. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28111.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That the City Manager be requested to make provisions for Members of Council to inspect the Canadian Air and Space Museum at 65 Carl Hall Road, if they so wish.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-31-2010 2:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM29.3 - Moscoe - Motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Peter Milczyn, Kyle Rae, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 15 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Mar-31-2010 2:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM29.3 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
GM29.3 - Canadian Air and Space Museum - 65 Carl Hall Road - Request for Property Tax Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council consent to provide an exemption from property taxes under paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act for the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.
2. City Council, in consideration of the fact that as a tenant of the Federal Government the Canadian Air and Space Museum is separately assessed and directly liable to taxation as if it were an owner, waive the requirement for a 99 year (or longer) lease or ownership identified in Attachment 1 of the report (February 24, 2010) from the Treasurer, as a condition for providing a property tax exemption, as long as the space is occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.
3. City Council write off the property taxes and interest that have accrued against the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum for the period from March 1, 1997, to December 31, 2009.
4. City Council request the City Clerk to inform the Canadian Air and Space Museum and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation of Council’s decision with respect to Recommendation 1 above.
5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks Council’s consent to exempt the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum (previously known as Toronto Aerospace Museum) located at 65 Carl Hall Road from property taxation effective January 1, 2010 in accordance with paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act (re: Exhibition Buildings). In addition, this report recommends the cancellation of property taxes and accrued interest for the period from March 1, 1997 to December 31, 2009.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28111.pdf