Item - 2020.EX19.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 2020 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on December 10, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 2020.
EX19.2 - Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream for projects set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream for projects set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
3. City Council approve the receipt of funds, if any, from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream and the Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream for all City projects outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
4. City Council authorize the Mayor and/or the City Manager to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments, with the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada under the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream and Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
5. Should Ontario or Canada reject one or more of the City's projects submitted as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager, City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for funding for projects under the Local Government Sub-Stream that meet mandatory program eligibility criteria and that best meet the following criteria:
a. the project addresses COVID-19 health and safety impacts;
b. the project addresses Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements;
c. the project supports vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19;
d. City Council has endorsed the project through a City strategy, plan or decision;
e. the project is within the City's 10-year Capital Budget and Plan as approved by City Council or built in to the 2021 Budget request;
f. the project is in a state of readiness with adequate level of design to proceed to construction;
g. a site has been secured for the project (if applicable);
h. the project advances the implementation of the Ravine Strategy (2020.EX17.1); and
i. the project advances critical building repairs, retrofits and upgrades in City buildings, including in long-term care homes and shelters (2020.EX17.1).
6. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to inform City Council, through Budget Committee, and as part of the 2021 Budget process, of any changes required to the 2021 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan based on City Council approval of projects in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159036.pdf
Attachment 1 - List of Toronto COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure - Local Government Sub-Stream Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159137.pdf
Attachment 2 - List of Toronto COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure - Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159138.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
EX19.2 - Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream for projects set out in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream for projects set out in Attachment 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
3. City Council approve the receipt of funds, if any, from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream and the Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream for all City projects outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
4. City Council authorize the Mayor and/or the City Manager to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments, with the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada under the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Sub-Stream and Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
5. Should Ontario or Canada reject one or more of the City's projects submitted as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager, City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to apply for funding for projects under the Local Government Sub-Stream that meet mandatory program eligibility criteria and that best meet the following criteria:
a. the project addresses COVID-19 health and safety impacts;
b. the project addresses Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements;
c. the project supports vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19;
d. City Council has endorsed the project through a City strategy, plan or decision;
e. the project is within the City's 10-year Capital Budget and Plan as approved by City Council or built in to the 2021 Budget request;
f. the project is in a state of readiness with adequate level of design to proceed to construction;
g. a site has been secured for the project (if applicable);
h. the project advances the implementation of the Ravine Strategy (2020.EX17.1); and
i. the project advances critical building repairs, retrofits and upgrades in City buildings, including in long-term care homes and shelters (2020.EX17.1).
6. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to inform City Council, through Budget Committee, and as part of the 2021 Budget process, of any changes required to the 2021 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan based on City Council approval of projects in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (November 26, 2020) from the City Manager.
Origin
Summary
In October 2020, the Province of Ontario announced the launch of the federal-provincial $1.05 billion, COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure funding stream[1] under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). In response to COVID-19, the purpose of this funding stream is to build or renovate health and safety related projects in long-term care ($100 million), education ($700 million) and local governments ($250 million).
On November 17, 2020, Ontario launched the intake for the Local Government Sub-Stream. Toronto's allocation under this Sub-Stream is $24,266,076, and the City can submit up to five project applications for this funding. This Sub-Stream supports capital projects under four categories:
1. Retrofits, repairs and upgrades for municipal, territorial, provincial and Indigenous buildings, health infrastructure and schools.
2. COVID-19 response infrastructure, including measures to support physical distancing.
3. Active transportation infrastructure, including parks, trails, foot bridges, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
4. Disaster mitigation and adaptation projects, including natural infrastructure, flood and fire mitigation, and tree planting and related infrastructure.
On November 23, 2020, the Province also launched the intake for the Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream. Unlike the Local Government Sub-Stream, this Sub-Stream is merit-based and as such, the City did not receive a funding allocation. This Sub-Stream supports capital projects under two categories:
1. Retrofits, repairs and upgrades for long-term care infrastructure.
2. COVID-19 resilience infrastructure, including measures to support physical distancing in long-term care homes.
Under both Sub-Streams, the federal government will contribute up to 80% of eligible project costs for municipal projects and the Province will contribute the remaining 20%. Projects must start no later than September 30, 2021 and must be substantially completed by December 31, 2021.
This report recommends City Council confirm the list of projects to be submitted to the
Local Government Sub-Stream as outlined in Attachment 1 to maximize Toronto's full funding allocation. In addition, this report also recommends City Council confirm the list of projects to be submitted under the Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream as outlined in Attachment 2. The projects outlined in Attachment 1 and 2 have been identified as having the best probability of success as they meet the mandatory program criteria, and best meet the following criteria:
- Project addresses COVID-19 health and safety impacts.
- Project addresses Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements.
- Project supports vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19.
- City Council has endorsed the project through a City strategy, plan or decision.
- The project is within the City's 10-year Capital Budget and Plan as approved by Council or built in to the 2021 budget request.
- Project is in a state of readiness with adequate level of design to proceed to construction.
- A site has been secured for the project (if applicable).
- Project advances the implementation of the Ravine Strategy (2020.EX17.1).
- Project advances critical building repairs, retrofits and upgrades in City buildings including in long-term care homes and shelters (2020.EX17.1).
COVID-19 has resulted in disproportionate impacts on racialized and equity-seeking communities, and further deepened the inequalities that are already experienced by residents and neighbourhoods across our City. These recommended projects provide an opportunity to focus on the critical needs of residents, advance health and safety efforts including enabling residents to enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities, and create jobs as we tackle both resurgences of the virus and lay the foundation for a strong recovery together.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159036.pdf
Attachment 1 - List of Toronto COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure - Local Government Sub-Stream Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159137.pdf
Attachment 2 - List of Toronto COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure - Long-Term Care Sector Sub-Stream Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-159138.pdf