Item - 2020.MM23.13
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 28, 2020 without amendments.
MM23.13 - Request to Accept Bequest for Riverdale Farm - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the gift of $200,000 from the estate of Donald Henry Reid, for the purpose of investing in projects at Riverdale Farm in accordance with the estate wishes, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.
2. City Council express, for the record, and on behalf of the residents of Toronto, its deep appreciation for this generous gift from the late Donald Henry Reid that will benefit Riverdale Farm, the creatures who live there and the many thousands of visitors who will enjoy this beloved park for years to come.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
(July 27, 2020) E-mail from Deborah Perry (MM.New.MM23.13.2)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM23.13 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.