Item - 2013.LS21.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 11, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Licensing and Standards Committee on May 27, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 11, 2013.
LS21.3 - Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 11, 12 and 13, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the list of grant applications for the StART Partnership Program and StART Diversion and Education program, as outlined in Appendix A to the report (May 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to allocate StART funding in 2014 equitably by district as reasonably as possible.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58318.pdf
(May 27, 2013) Presentation from the Director, Public Realm Section, on Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58599.pdf
LS21.3 - Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the list of grant applications for the StART Partnership Program and StART Diversion and Education program, as outlined in Appendix A of the report (May 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to allocate StART funding in 2014 equitably by district as reasonably as possible.
Origin
Summary
StreetARToronto (StART) was launched in 2012 as a public/private partnership program and a central feature of Council's new Graffiti Management Plan, a proactive approach to eliminating graffiti vandalism while supporting street art that adds character and visual interest to city streets. StART is funded as a Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) grant of $375,890.00 from the former Graffiti Transformation Program and is administered by the Public Realm Section in Transportation Services, which also has carriage of coordination and implementation of many parts of the Graffiti Management Plan. StART is part of the City's Clean Toronto Together Campaign, which links citizens with city government to keep Toronto streets clean and free of posters and graffiti vandalism. In 2012, StART provided funding to 20 organizations resulting in the installation of 48 pieces of mural art.
Two programs have been developed under the StART umbrella. The StART Partnership program provides up to $30,000.00 per application for non-profit arts organizations to create street art. The StART Diversion and Education program provides up to $20,000.00 per application for programs that engage at-risk youth who have been arrested for graffiti vandalism and diverted through the court system. The parameters for these programs were established by Council in the Graffiti Management Plan.
This report recommends funding for 26 community-based groups in the above-noted categories.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58318.pdf
(May 27, 2013) Presentation from the Director, Public Realm Section, on Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58599.pdf
Speakers
Motions
City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to allocate StART funding in 2014 equitably by district as reasonably as possible.
City Council request the City Manager to investigate with the Toronto Arts Council and report to the appropriate committee on how their arts grant funding can also be equitably distributed by district.