Item - 2016.ED12.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 7, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on May 17, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 7, 2016.
ED12.5 - 2016 Major Cultural Organizations Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 7, 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the allocations of Major Cultural Organizations program funding of $8,069,960 to the following organizations:
Organization | Amount |
Art Gallery of Ontario | $684,000 |
Canada's National Ballet School | $200,000 |
Canadian Opera Company | $1,600,000 |
Festival Management Committee (Toronto Caribbean Carnival) | $625,000 |
George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art | $155,265 |
National Ballet of Canada | $1,320,000 |
Pride Toronto | $260,000 |
Toronto Artscape Inc. | $415,000 |
Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity (Luminato) | $400,000 |
Toronto International Film Festival | $1,140,695 |
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | $1,270,000 |
TOTAL | $8,069,960 |
2. City Council approve the balance of the 2016 instalment payments to the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian Opera Company, Festival Management Committee, National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Artscape Inc., Toronto International Film Festival Group, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra be made as one payment following the adoption of allocations by City Council, and that monthly instalments to these organizations resume in January 2017.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-92789.pdf
Attachment 1: Summary of 2016 Major Cultural Organization Recipient Organizations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-92790.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-08-2016 11:49 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - ED12.5 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 16 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
ED12.5 - 2016 Major Cultural Organizations Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the allocations of Major Cultural Organizations program funding of $8,069,960 to the following organizations:
Organization | Amount |
Art Gallery of Ontario | $684,000 |
Canada's National Ballet School | $200,000 |
Canadian Opera Company | $1,600,000 |
Festival Management Committee (Toronto Caribbean Carnival) | $625,000 |
George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art | $155,265 |
National Ballet of Canada | $1,320,000 |
Pride Toronto | $260,000 |
Toronto Artscape Inc. | $415,000 |
Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity (Luminato) | $400,000 |
Toronto International Film Festival | $1,140,695 |
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | $1,270,000 |
TOTAL | $8,069,960 |
2. City Council approve the balance of the 2016 instalment payments to the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian Opera Company, Festival Management Committee, National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Artscape Inc., Toronto International Film Festival Group, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra be made as one payment following the adoption of the recommended allocations by City Council, and that monthly instalments to these organizations resume in January 2017.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic Development Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Economic Development Committee in 2017 on the economic and cultural impacts of the 2013-2016 increases to the Major Cultural Organizations Grant allocations.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends allocations for eleven not-for-profit organizations that have applied for funding through the Major Cultural Organizations (MCO) program administered by Economic Development and Culture. Recipient organizations deliver unique artistic programming that strengthens the richness and diversity of Toronto's cultural sector. These organizations have significant cultural, social, and economic impact: they attract visitors, drive cultural tourism, lead in arts education and community initiatives, and make Toronto an internationally recognized cultural destination.
The total program funds for these allocations is $8,069,960 as approved by City Council on February 17, 2016, as part of the 2016 Operating Budget. This is the first year for the implementation and changes to the eligibility and assessment criteria of the MCO program. Allocation recommendations presented in this report are based on the review by Economic Development and Culture Division's Arts and Culture Services staff and an external peer advisory panel. All recipients are subject to the City of Toronto's Grants Policy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-92789.pdf
Attachment 1: Summary of 2016 Major Cultural Organization Recipient Organizations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-92790.pdf
Motions
That the Economic Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Economic Development Committee in 2017 on the economic and cultural impacts of the 2013-2016 increases to the Major Cultural Organizations Grant allocations.