Item - 2017.ED25.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2018 without amendments.
- City Council considered this item on December 5, 2017 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on November 17, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 5, 2017.
ED25.3 - One Year Extension of Contribution Agreements for Cultural Grant Recipients
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve a one-year extension of contribution agreements, excluding 2018 funding allocation commitments which are subject to City Council approval, with the same terms and conditions, with each of the ten Major Cultural Organizations funding recipients: Art Gallery of Ontario; Canada's National Ballet School; Canadian Opera Company; Festival Management Committee [Toronto Caribbean Carnival]; National Ballet of Canada; Pride Toronto; Toronto Artscape Inc.; Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity [operates as Luminato]; Toronto International Film Festival; and Toronto Symphony Orchestra; each of the six Local Arts Service Organizations: Arts Etobicoke; East End Arts; Lakeshore Arts; North York Arts; Scarborough Arts; and UrbanArts; and three Specialized Collections Museums: George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art; Design Exchange; and Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, to expire December 31, 2018.
2. City Council direct that the contribution agreements be subject to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the City Solicitor and the Interim Chief Financial Officer.
3. City Council direct all funding recipient organizations to continue to submit their annual funding requests through the City's annual operating grants programs.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-108730.pdf
Motions (City Council)
ED25.3 - One Year Extension of Contribution Agreements for Cultural Grant Recipients
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on the December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, deferred Item ED25.3 to the January 31, February 1 and 2, 2018 Council meeting or to a special meeting to be called by the Mayor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-108730.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council defer consideration of this Item remaining on the agenda to the January 31, February 1 and 2, 2018 Council meeting or to a special meeting to be called by the Mayor.
ED25.3 - One Year Extension of Contribution Agreements for Cultural Grant Recipients
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve a one-year extension of contribution agreements, excluding 2018 funding allocation commitments which are subject to City Council approval, with the same terms and conditions, with each of the ten Major Cultural Organizations funding recipients: Art Gallery of Ontario; Canada's National Ballet School; Canadian Opera Company; Festival Management Committee [Toronto Caribbean Carnival]; National Ballet of Canada; Pride Toronto; Toronto Artscape Inc.; Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity [operates as Luminato]; Toronto International Film Festival; and Toronto Symphony Orchestra; each of the six Local Arts Service Organizations: Arts Etobicoke; East End Arts; Lakeshore Arts; North York Arts; Scarborough Arts; and UrbanArts); and three Specialized Collections Museums: George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art; Design Exchange; and Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, to expire December 31, 2018.
2. City Council direct that the contribution agreements be subject to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer.
3. City Council direct all funding recipient organizations to continue to submit their annual funding requests through the City's annual operating grants programs.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends the extension of contribution agreements with cultural grant recipients for a period of one year from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. All existing contribution agreements with the Major Cultural Organizations, the Local Arts Service Organizations and the Specialized Collections Museums expire December 31, 2017. These contribution agreements provide the terms and conditions of the use of funds. The agreements govern the use of funds in the operating activities of recipient organizations, and ensure public benefit, accountability, and transparency for the City. The actual amounts to be granted in the 2018 budget will still be subject to City Council approval.
City Council direction is sought for a one-year extension from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, of current contribution agreements with the ten recipients of funding through the Major Cultural Organizations program: Art Gallery of Ontario; Canada's National Ballet School; Canadian Opera Company; Festival Management Committee (Toronto Caribbean Carnival); National Ballet of Canada; Pride Toronto; Toronto Artscape Inc.; Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity (operates as Luminato); Toronto International Film Festival; and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra; six Local Arts Service Organizations: Arts Etobicoke, East End Arts, Lakeshore Arts, North York Arts, Scarborough Arts, and UrbanArts; and three Specialized Collections Museums: George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art; Design Exchange; and Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-108730.pdf