Item - 2019.EC5.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 18, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on May 27, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 18, 2019.
EC5.9 - Major Cultural Organizations - 2019 Grant Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve grant allocations totalling $9,230,235 through the Major Cultural Organizations program to the following organizations:
|
Organization |
Amount |
|
Art Gallery of Ontario |
$ 684,000 |
|
Canada's National Ballet School |
$ 225,000 |
|
Canadian Opera Company |
$ 1,500,000 |
|
Festival Management Committee (Toronto Caribbean Carnival) |
$ 625,000 |
|
Harbourfront Centre |
$ 1,315,500 |
|
National Ballet of Canada |
$ 1,390,000 |
|
Pride Toronto |
$ 260,000 |
|
Toronto Artscape Inc. |
$ 415,000 |
|
Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity (Luminato) |
$ 400,000 |
|
Toronto International Film Festival Inc. |
$ 1,195,735 |
|
Toronto Symphony Orchestra |
$ 1,220,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$ 9,230,235 |
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review the Major Cultural Organizations program, specifically the programs' design, eligibility criteria, assessment process and intended outcomes, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by October 2019 on any recommended changes.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-132992.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of 2019 Major Cultural Organizations Recipient Organizations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-132993.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review the Major Cultural Organizations program, specifically the programs' design, eligibility criteria, assessment process and intended outcomes, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by October 2019 on any recommended changes.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-18-2019 5:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EC5.9 - Thompson - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Josh Matlow |
EC5.9 - Major Cultural Organizations - 2019 Grant Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve grant allocations totalling $9,230,235 through the Major Cultural Organizations program to the following organizations:
|
Organization |
Amount |
|
Art Gallery of Ontario |
$ 684,000 |
|
Canada's National Ballet School |
$ 225,000 |
|
Canadian Opera Company |
$ 1,500,000 |
|
Festival Management Committee (Toronto Caribbean Carnival) |
$ 625,000 |
|
Harbourfront Centre |
$ 1,315,500 |
|
National Ballet of Canada |
$ 1,390,000 |
|
Pride Toronto |
$ 260,000 |
|
Toronto Artscape Inc. |
$ 415,000 |
|
Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity (Luminato) |
$ 400,000 |
|
Toronto International Film Festival Inc. |
$ 1,195,735 |
|
Toronto Symphony Orchestra |
$ 1,220,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$ 9,230,235 |
Origin
Summary
This report recommends allocations to eleven not-for-profit organizations that have applied for funding through the Major Cultural Organizations (MCO) program administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division (EDC) for 2019. Recipient organizations deliver unique cultural programming that strengthens Toronto's economy, liveability, and international profile. These organizations have significant social and economic impact: they attract visitors, lead community initiatives and are critical elements of Toronto's position as an international cultural tourism destination.
The total program funding available for these allocations is $9,230,235 as approved by City Council as part of the 2019 Operating Budget, which is unchanged from 2018. Recommended allocations have also been maintained at 2018 funding levels based on a review by City staff and the expert advice of an external peer advisory panel.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-132992.pdf
Attachment 1 - Summary of 2019 Major Cultural Organizations Recipient Organizations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-132993.pdf