Item - 2016.MM12.13

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on February 3, 2016 without amendments.

MM12.13 - Authorization to Release Section 45(9) Funds from 200 Dundas Street East to Food Forward Advocacy Alliance for the Creation of a Community Garden in Allan Gardens - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Pam McConnell

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council increase the 2016 Operating Budget for Non-Program subsequent to the adoption of this budget by $20,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 200 Dundas Street East (source account: 220096), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Food Forward Advocacy Alliance for the creation of a community garden in Allan Gardens (cost centre: NP2161).

 

2.  City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Food Forward Advocacy Alliance upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Food Forward Advocacy Alliance governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM12.13
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-88614.pdf
(February 4, 2016) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-90282.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Motion to Waive Referral (Carried)

Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM12.13 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council