Item - 2011.EX6.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 14, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 24, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 14, 2011.
EX6.1 - 2017 World Police and Fire Games
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to proceed with the Bid process to secure the 2017 World Police and Fire Games for Toronto contingent upon the Province of Ontario providing a confirmation that it will contribute $6 million if the bid is successful;
2. City Council endorse Toronto’s bid to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games and:
a. If the bid is successful, authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the Operating Games Agreement required by the World Police and Fire Games Federation to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.
b. Approve of City of Toronto contribution of in-kind services of up to a maximum of $3 million CDN between 2012-2017 to support the 2017 World Police and Fire Games which would be contained in a future report with more detailed financial projections and budget information.
c. Authorize the City Manager or his designate to pursue firm financial commitments from the Federal Government to invest in the 2017 WPFG.
d. Authorize the City Manager or his designate to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a contribution agreement with Provincial Government for their contribution to the 2017 World Police and Fire Games should the bid be successful.
3. City Council direct that the City not be responsible for any operating cost overruns.
4. City Council request that any operating shortfall be covered by the Province of Ontario.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38128.pdf
(May 9, 2011) Attachment 1 - 2017 World Police and Fire Games Draft Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38129.pdf
(April 26, 2011) Attachment 2 - Toronto Police Services Board Report (presented May 11, 2011)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38130.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/comm/communicationfile-22581.pdf
EX6.1 - 2017 World Police and Fire Games
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to proceed with the Bid process to secure the 2017 World Police and Fire Games for Toronto contingent upon the Province of Ontario providing a confirmation that it will contribute $6 million if the bid is successful;
2. City Council endorse Toronto’s bid to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games and:
a. If the bid is successful, authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the Operating Games Agreement required by the World Police and Fire Games Federation to host the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.
b. Approve of City of Toronto contribution of in-kind services of up to a maximum of $3 million CDN between 2012-2017 to support the 2017 World Police and Fire Games which would be contained in a future report with more detailed financial projections and budget information.
c. Authorize the City Manager or his designate to pursue firm financial commitments from the Federal Government to invest in the 2017 WPFG.
d. Authorize the City Manager or his designate to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a contribution agreement with Provincial Government for their contribution to the 2017 World Police and Fire Games should the bid be successful.
3. City Council direct that the City not be responsible for any operating cost overruns.
4. City Council request that any operating shortfall be covered by the Province of Ontario.
Origin
Summary
The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) is a multi-sport and recreation event for full-time and retired professional firefighters and sworn law enforcement officers (police, customs, and corrections). The Games are an international and community celebration of individuals and organizations involved in community safety, protection and engagement. The WPFG happen every two years and hosts are chosen through a competitive bid process. The WPFG generate significant positive economic and social impacts on host communities.
A Toronto WPFG Bid Committee was established in 2007 with an objective to bid to host the World Police and Fire Games in Toronto and this report seeks Council agreement for the City of Toronto to be identified as host city and to submit a bid to host the Games.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38128.pdf
(May 9, 2011) Attachment 1 - 2017 World Police and Fire Games Draft Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38129.pdf
(April 26, 2011) Attachment 2 - Toronto Police Services Board Report (presented May 11, 2011)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-38130.pdf
Motions
That the following be added to Recommendation 1 of the report (May 9, 2011) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services:
"contingent upon the Province of Ontario providing a confirmation that it will contribute $6 million if the bid is successful."
so that the Recommendation now reads:
"1. Authorize staff to proceed with the Bid process to secure the 2017 World Police and Fire Games for Toronto contingent upon the Province of Ontario providing a confirmation that it will contribute $6 million if the bid is successful."
That the City not be responsible for any operating cost overruns.
That the City request that any operating shortfall be covered by the Province.