Item - 2013.HL27.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on December 9, 2013 and was adopted without amendment.
HL27.6 - Public Health Agency of Canada Funding for Toronto Public Health Food Strategy Initiatives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health recommends to the Budget Committee that:
1. City Council approve a one-time Toronto Public Health 2014 Operating Budget Request of $232,335 gross and $0 net funded 100 percent by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Origin
Summary
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed its funding for Toronto Public Health (TPH) to complete food strategy projects focussed on procurement, healthy food retail and social finance to be initiated in 2013 and completed in 2015. TPH's Food Strategy team works collaboratively with diverse partners to implement food initiatives that support healthy eating, disease prevention, healthier communities and local, diverse economic development.
A one-time 2014 TPH Operating Budget increase of $232,335 gross and $0 net is requested in this report with 100 percent of the funding provided by PHAC. A one-time budget adjustment of $50,125 gross and $0 net will be included for consideration with the TPH 2015 Operating Budget Request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-64211.pdf