Item - 2017.EX26.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on June 19, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 2017.
- See also By-law 771-2017
EX26.19 - 2017 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2017 taxation year on colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and City Council direct that the maximum prescribed amount of $75 be applied per provincially rated hospital bed, full time student, or resident place as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 121/07.
2. City Council forward the Item to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Finance and request that the Province increase the $75.00 levy annually by the rate of inflation.
3. City Council forward the Item to the Association of Municipalities on Ontario.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104624.pdf
(June 16, 2017) Revised Attachment 1 - Summary of Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions; and Revised Attachment 2 - Attachment 2 - Letter dated June 14, 2017 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Programs and Education Branch, regarding the capacity of Institutions information to be used for the 2017 Payments in Lieu levy calculations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104625.pdf
(May 31, 2017) Report from the Treasurer on 2017 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-105250.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions; and Revised Attachment 2 - Attachment 2 - Letter dated June 14, 2017 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Programs and Education Branch, regarding the capacity of Institutions information to be used for the 2017 Payments in Lieu levy calculations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-105251.pdf
EX26.19 - 2017 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2017 taxation year on colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Council direct that the maximum prescribed amount of $75 be applied per provincially rated hospital bed, full time student, or resident place as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 121/07.
2. City Council forward the item to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Finance and request that the Province increase the $75.00 levy annually by the rate of inflation.
3. City Council forward the item to the Association of Municipalities on Ontario (AMO).
Origin
Summary
This report requests Council authority to adopt a by-law to levy amounts for the 2017 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities (the "institutions"), totalling $17,972,100 (annual "Heads and Beds" levy).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104624.pdf
(June 16, 2017) Revised Attachment 1 - Summary of Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions; and Revised Attachment 2 - Attachment 2 - Letter dated June 14, 2017 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Programs and Education Branch, regarding the capacity of Institutions information to be used for the 2017 Payments in Lieu levy calculations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-104625.pdf
(May 31, 2017) Report from the Treasurer on 2017 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-105250.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions; and Revised Attachment 2 - Attachment 2 - Letter dated June 14, 2017 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Programs and Education Branch, regarding the capacity of Institutions information to be used for the 2017 Payments in Lieu levy calculations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-105251.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council forward the item to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Finance and request that the Province increase the $75.00 levy annually by the rate of inflation.
2. City Council forward the item to the Association of Municipalities on Ontario (AMO).