Item - 2011.GM9.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 29, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on November 9, 2011 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 29, 2011.
GM9.2 - Voluntary Contribution Option on Property Tax Bills
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize a voluntary contribution option to be offered on property tax bills, and to accept and spend donations received through the voluntary contribution option in accordance with the City's donation policy.
2. City Council approve the list of contribution options (i.e., programs and/or services) that will be made available to accept voluntary contributions under this program, as set out in Attachment 1, in the report (October 25, 2011) from the Treasurer, that will be identified on the City's property tax bills and/or accompanying inserts.
3. City Council request that information on total donations received through the voluntary contribution program be reported as part of the Toronto Office of Partnerships' annual report on the City's donation activity.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-42070.pdf
GM9.2 - Voluntary Contribution Option on Property Tax Bills
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize a voluntary contribution option to be offered on property tax bills, and to accept and spend donations received through the voluntary contribution option in accordance with the City's donation policy.
2. City Council approve the list of contribution options (i.e., programs and/or services) that will be made available to accept voluntary contributions under this program, as set out in Attachment 1, in the report (October 25, 2011) from the Treasurer, that will be identified on the City's property tax bills and/or accompanying inserts.
3. City Council request that information on total donations received through the voluntary contribution program be reported as part of the Toronto Office of Partnerships' annual report on the City's donation activity.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to a Council request to provide options that would allow a voluntary contribution option to be included on future property tax bills, and that would allow Toronto residents to make donations to specific services rather than donations being directed solely to general revenues. This report recommends that a voluntary contribution option be provided in future tax bill mailings that will allow voluntary contributions to initially be made by including a cheque with tax bill payments and in-person at the City's tax and utility counters. Additional payment options (including internet payments via the City's website, and on-line or telephone payments through a resident's bank or financial institution) will be offered once these services become available, provided that these options can be provided at reasonable cost.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-42070.pdf