Item - 2015.EX9.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 3, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on October 20, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 3, 2015.
EX9.11 - Options for Providing a Property Tax Exemption for the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 3 and 4, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council confirm its support of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in its efforts to obtain Provincial legislation that would enable Toronto City Council to exempt the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park at 49 and 77 Wynford Drive from property taxes.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-84483.pdf
Attachment 4 - September 30, 2015 Letter from K. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation Canada
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-84517.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-56801.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(November 3, 2015) E-mail from Shemina Keshvani (CC.New.EX9.11.3)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-03-2015 11:05 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX9.11 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are John Campbell |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
EX9.11 - Options for Providing a Property Tax Exemption for the Ismaili Centre and the Aga Khan Museum
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council confirm its support of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in its efforts to obtain Provincial legislation that would enable Toronto City Council to exempt the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park at 49 and 77 Wynford Drive from property taxes.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information on the feasibility, options, and financial and other implications of providing an exemption from property taxation for the Ismaili Centre Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and surrounding park located at 49 and 77 Wynford Drive. This information was requested by the Executive Committee at its meeting of March 25, 2015.
This report also addresses a letter dated September 30, 2015 received from the Aga Khan Foundation Canada requesting the support of Toronto City Council in its efforts to obtain private provincial legislation that would exempt the property from municipal and education taxes. Additional information concerning the potential assessment and tax classification for this property, and general information on property tax exemptions for charities and similar organizations is provided to provide context for the request received from the Aga Khan Foundation. It is recommended that the Executive Committee receive this report for information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-84483.pdf
Attachment 4 - September 30, 2015 Letter from K. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation Canada
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-84517.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-56801.pdf
Motions
That City Council confirm its support of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in its efforts to obtain Provincial legislation that would enable Toronto City Council to exempt the Ismaili Centre Toronto, Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park at 49 and 77 Wynford Drive from property taxes.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-20-2015
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX9.11 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson |