Item - 2018.MM41.49
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 without amendments.
MM41.49 - Acceptance of Funds from Toronto Foundation - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor John Filion
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Treasurer to receive funds of approximately $400,000 from the #TorontoStrong Fund (Toronto Foundation) and to distribute it equally to the families of those killed and injured, minus any amounts already reimbursed on their behalf by Victim Services, to help with expenses resulting from the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.
2. City Council authorize the Treasurer to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements or other documents to support the receipt and payment of the funds, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Mayor John Tory be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Acceptance of Funds from Toronto Foundation
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as there is a need to distribute these funds to the families directly impacted by the April 23, 2018 attack as quickly as possible.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-24-2018 10:13 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM41.49 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza |