Agenda

The Executive Committee recommends that:

CAPITAL BUDGET

1.         City Council approve the 2012 Budget Committee Recommended (Tax Supported and Toronto Parking Authority) Capital Budget, which incorporates all decisions made during the Budget Committee meeting of December 9 and 13, 2011, with a total project cost of $1.124 billion and, a 2012 cash flow of $2.832 billion with future year commitments of $2.057 billion in 2013; $1.249 billion in 2014; $787.511 million in 2015; $358.892 million in 2016; and, $207.344 million in 2017 to 2021 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (January 9, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, comprised of:

              a.       New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          new and change in scope projects / sub-projects with a total project cost of $1.124 billion requiring: 2012 cash flow of $396.777 million and future year commitments of $337.912 million in 2013; $268.597 million in 2014; $52.640 million in 2015; $133.945 million in 2016; and, ($65.397) million in 2017 to 2021 (see Appendix 1(ii) of the report (January 9, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer);

ii.         previously approved projects / sub-projects totalling $5.830 billion (excluding two year carry forward as outlined below (iii)) requiring: 2012 cash flow of $1.897 billion and future year commitments of $1.719 billion in 2013; $980.723 million in 2014; $734.871 million in 2015; $224.947 million in 2016; and, $272.741 million in 2017 to 2021 (see Appendix 1(iii) of the report (January 9, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer);

iii.        previously approved projects / sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $76.342 million, which forms part of the affordability debt target and requires Council to reaffirm their commitment; and

b.         2011 cash flow for previously approved projects / sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totalling $461.992 million (see Appendix 1(vi) of the report (January 9, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer).

2.         City Council direct that the estimated 2011 surplus of $154 million be dedicated to the Capital Financing Reserve for the financing of TTC capital projects and that future operating budget surpluses be allocated 100% to the Capital Financing Reserve until the $700 million target in new financing for TTC capital projects, as established in the 2012-2021 Capital Plan, has been reached.

3.         City Council approve funding sources for the 2012 Budget Committee Recommended (Tax Supported and Toronto Parking Authority) Capital Budget (including 2011 carry forward project funding) comprised of $426.667 million from Reserves and Reserve Funds; $198.650 million in Capital from Current funding; $106.225 million in Developmental Charge funding; $550.018 million in Provincial Grants and Subsidies; $404.815 million in Federal Subsidies; $355.199 million from other sources; and, debt of $790.232 million; inclusive of 2011 carry forward debt funding of $162.264 million (see Appendix 1(iv) of the report (January 9, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer).

4.         City Council approve new incremental debt service costs of ($3.142 million) in 2012 and incremental costs of $20.665 million in 2013; $54.156 million in 2014; $44.218 million in 2015; $1.592 million in 2016; and, $66.956 million in 2017 to 2021, for inclusion in the 2012 and future operating budgets.

5.         City Council approve the 2013 to 2021 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan project estimates totalling $12.824 billion, comprised of $2.589 billion in 2013; $2.061 billion in 2014; $1.787 billion in 2015; $1.486 billion in 2016; $1.189 billion in 2017; $1.037 billion in 2018; $899.013 million in 2019; $879.445 million in 2020; and, $895.989 million in 2021.

6.         Consider operating impacts resulting from approval of the 2012 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget of $6.350 million in 2012 and incremental costs of $8.264 million in 2013; $10.986 million in 2014; $5.550 million in 2015; $3.548 million in 2016; and, $16.129 million in 2017 to 2021, for inclusion in the 2012 and future years' operating budgets.

7.         City Council approve the 2012 sinking fund levies of $129.885 million for the City and $2.294 million for the Toronto District School Board.

8.         City Council receive the reports, Budget Briefing Notes, transmittals and communications that are on file with the City Clerk’s Office, as considered by the Budget Committee at its 2012 Capital Budget review meeting of January 9, 2012.

Program Recommendations:

CITIZEN CENTRED SERVICES – A

311 Toronto

9.         Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for 311 Toronto with a total project cost of $16.348 million, and 2012 cash flow of $6.664 million and future year commitments of $12.024 million comprised of the following:

             a.        New Cash Flow Funding for:

                         i.         2 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $16.348 million that requires cash flow of $4.324 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $3.423 million in 2013, $2.394 million in 2014, $2.693 million in 2015, $1.874 million in 2016 and $0.328 million in each of the years 2017 through 2021;

ii.         1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $0.385 million which forms part of the affordability target that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 2 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totalling $1.955 million.

10.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.094 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.573 million in 2013, $0.415 million in 2014, $0.311 million in 2015,  $0.326 million in 2016, $0.208 million in 2017, $0.042 million in 2018, $0.042 million in 2019, $0.042 million in 2020 and $0.042 million in 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

11.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for 311 Toronto totalling $8.951 million in project estimates, comprised of $1.137 million in 2017; $1.979 million in 2018; $3.099 million in 2019; $1.368 million in 2020; and $1.368 million in 2021.

12.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.617 million in 2012; $0.153 million in 2013; $0.540 million in 2014 and, $0.540 million in 2016 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

Children's Services

13.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Children’s Services with a total project cost of $0.852 million and a 2012 cash flow of $5.672 million and future year commitments of $2.122 million comprised of the following:

              a.       New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          1 new sub-project with a total project cost of $0.852 million that requires cash flow of $0.852 million in 2012;

ii.          2  previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $1.931 million; and future year commitments of $1.672 million in 2013; and $0.450 million in 2014;

iii.        1 previously approved sub-project with carry-forward funding from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $0.375 million which forms part of the affordability target that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

             b.        2011 approved cash flow for 1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $2.514 million.

14.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.025 million in 2012; incremental debt costs of $0.152 million in 2013 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

15.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Capital Plan for Children’s Services totaling $18.320 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.601 million in 2013; $1.902 million in 2014; $2.084 million in 2015;  $2.471 million in 2016; $1.926 million in 2017; $2.147 million in 2018; $2.519 million in 2019; $2.540 million in 2020; and $2.130 million in 2021.

16.       The General Manager of Children's Services work with the Province and with the school boards to use a portion of the funding available through the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund to leverage additional funding that addresses the capital requirements associated with the implementation of Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten (FDELK).

17.       Council approve 2 additional temporary capital positions that were approved in 2011 for the delivery of new 2012 capital projects/sub-projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective capital project/sub-project.

Court Services

18.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Court Services with a total project cost of $0.822 million and a 2012 cash flow of $0.611 million and future year commitments of $0.211 million, comprised of the following:

             a.        New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.         1 new sub-project with a 2012 total project cost of $0.822 million that requires cash flow of $0.611 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $0.211 million in 2014.

Economic Development and Culture

19.         Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture with a total project cost of $8.980, and 2012 cash flow of $33.163 million comprised of the following:

              a.       New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          17 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $8.980 million that requires cash flow of $7.174 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.806 million in 2013;

ii.         8 previously approved sub-projects with a 2011 cash flow of $11.042 million;

iii.        1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2010  requiring 2012 cash flow of $4.381 million which forms part of the affordability target that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

              b.       2011 approved cash flow for 7 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $10.566 million.

20.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.109 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.615 million in 2013 and $0.161 million in 2014 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

21.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Economic Development and Culture totalling $93.931 million in project estimates, comprised of $8.978 million in 2013; $10.875 million in 2014; $10.958 million in 2015; $10.035 million in 2016; $10.910 million in 2017; $11.135 million in 2018; $10.900 million in 2019; $10.070 million in 2020; and, $10.070 million in 2021.

22.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.160 million net in 2013, including 3 additional positions, emanating from approval of the 2012 Capital Budget for inclusion in future year operating budgets.

23.       All sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such funds during 2012 and if such financing is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

24.       The General Manager of Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Financial Officer report to the Budget Committee by June 2012, on the BIA Streetscape "Maturity Model" strategy for managing unfunded demand within debt affordability limits.

Emergency Medical Services

25.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Emergency Medical Services with a total project cost of $6.175 million and a 2012 cash flow of $2.253 million and future year commitments of $6.755 million, comprised of the following:

              a.       New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          4 new sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $6.175 million that requires cash flow of $0.975 million in 2012 and future year commitments of $2.042 million in 2013; and $3.158 million in 2014;

ii.         3 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $0.955 million and future year commitments of $1.555 million in 2013;

              b.       2011 approved cash flow for 4 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $0.323 million.

26.       Council approve the new debt service costs of $0.016 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.120 million in 2013, $0.257 million in 2014, and $0.317 million in 2015 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

27.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Capital Plan for Emergency Medical Services totaling $32.930 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.290 million in 2013; $2.708 million in 2014; $5.549 million in 2015; $5.849 million in 2016; $3.142 million in 2017; $1.836 million in 2018; $4.612 million in 2019; $4.472 million in 2020; and $4.472 million in 2021.

28.       Council consider the net operating impacts in the Emergency Medical Services’ operating budget of $0.006 million for 2012 and $0.106 million in 2013 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

29.       Council approve a gross expenditure of $0.150 million for the purchase of 80 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) subject to confirmation of funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

30.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Long-Term Care Homes & Services with a total project cost of $46.000 million, and 2012 cash flow of $35.717 million and future year commitments of $47.750 million comprised of the following:

             a.        New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          5 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $46.000 million that requires cash flow of $4.000 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $5.250 million in 2013; $20.000 million in 2014; and $16.750 million in 2015;

ii.         7 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $18.250 million; and a future year commitment of $5.500 million in 2013; and $0.250 million in 2014; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 4 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $13.467 million.

31.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.040 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.272 million in 2013,  $0.530 million in 2014, $1.362 million in 2015, and $0.987 million in 2016 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

32.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Long-Term Care Homes totaling $68.002 million in project estimates, comprised of $3.200 million in 2013; $7.996 million in 2014; $8.313 million in 2015; $8.313 million in 2016;  $8.036 million in 2017; $8.036 million in 2018; $8.036 million in 2019; $8.036 million in 2020; and $8.036 million in 2021.

33.       Council consider operating savings of $(0.250) million net in 2012, and $(0.800) million net in 2013; and the incremental costs of $0.900 million net in 2015, emanating from the 2012 Approved Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

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Park, Forestry and Recreation

34.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation with a total project cost of $61.533 million, and 2012 cash flow of $130.781 million and future year commitments of $50.826 million comprised of the following:

             a.        New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          51 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $61.533 million that requires cash flow of $50.805 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $10.728 million in 2013;

ii.         29 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $35.978 million and a future year commitment of $33.521 million in 2013; and $6.577 million in 2014;

iii.        13 sub-projects from previously approved projects with carry forward funding from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $9.681 million which forms part of the affordability target that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 58 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 and prior years into 2012 totaling $34.317 million.

35.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.930 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $3.991 million in 2013, $0.357 million in 2014 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

36.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation totaling $613.443 million in project estimates, comprised of $52.774 million in 2013; $55.189 million in 2014; $64.240 million in 2015; $77.586 million in 2016; $76.510 million in 2017; $82.444 million in 2018; $80.663 million in 2019; $63.956 million in 2020; and, $60.081 million in 2021.

37.       Council consider operating impacts of $2.005 million in 2012; $4.400 million in 2013; $3.235 million in 2014; and $0.493 million in 2015 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

38.       City Council approve 14 temporary capital positions for the delivery of new 2012 capital projects/sub-projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective capital project/sub-project.

39.       The Capital Emergency Fund sub-project be approved with funding of $0.500 million for 2012 with the following conditions:

a.         projects funded must be emergencies presenting a safety or security hazard, or impacting current operations, with a potential for significant damage resulting from the continuation of the problem identified;

b.         all projects charged to the 2012 Capital Emergency Fund sub-project must be reported to Finance staff to ensure structures are provided to ensure accountability;

c.         use of the funding must be reported in all variance reports; and

d.         any unspent balance at year-end cannot be carried forward.

40.       All sub-projects with third-party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such funding during 2012 and, if such financing is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

41.       Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Financial Planning Division, reassess the Major Facility Build Program capital sub-project in light of the finalized Recreation Service Plan and report on allocations and anticipated operating impacts through the 2013 Capital Budget process.

42.       Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Financial Planning Division, reassess the Parks and Trails Build Program capital sub-project in light of the finalized City-wide Parks Plan and report on allocations and anticipated operating impacts through the 2013 Capital Budget process.

43.       Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff begin discussions to rationalize PF&R facilities to identify those that are underutilized, in disrepair or concentrated in areas of the City with facility gaps in order to maximize the use of the City's assets and enhance service system coordination.

44.       Consistent with the 2011 Approved Operating Budget recommendation, Parks, Forestry and Recreation continue to review future impacts of capital projects on operating budgets and continue to consider alternative models for service delivery to mitigate future operating impacts.

45.       City Council request the Deputy City Manager – Cluster A to prioritize planning on new splashpads to be built as a result of savings on capital costs of five wading pools.

46.       City Council delegate authority to the Mayor and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to enter into a Financing Agreement with IO during 2012 to borrow from IO and to issue a revenue bond to IO upon such terms and conditions generally as are set out in Attachment A to the report (January 4, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Leaside Arena 2nd Pad Extension Project" (BU21.1ai), so as to provide an amount not exceeding $1.5 million for the purposes of the Project, and that By-law No. 330-2011 be amended accordingly.

47.       The City's Financing of Capital Works Policy and Goals be amended as set out in Attachment B to the report (January 4, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Leaside Arena 2nd Pad Extension Project", to include the issuance of revenue bonds by the City.

48.       City Council approve the granting of a loan to the Arena Board in an amount not to exceed $9.0 million, consisting of a loan from the City of up to $7.5 million and the proceeds of up to $1.5 million from the loan from IO received by the City pursuant to Recommendation 1, on terms and conditions generally as are set out in Attachment C to the report (January 4, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Leaside Arena 2nd Pad Extension Project", and that authority be granted to enter into a loan agreement with the Arena Board in respect of this loan on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the City Solicitor.

49.       The loan recommended in Recommendation 48 be deemed to be in the interests of the City.

50.       Authority be granted to receive funds for the Project through cash donations and contributions from The East York Foundation (the "Foundation") and/or the community directly, and that agreements be entered into between the City, the Arena Board, IO and the Foundation to ensure that all donations received by the Foundation and the Arena Board for the Project, after the initial fundraising capital campaign of $2.5 million, net of reasonable fundraising costs, are solely applied to the IO Loan, and further, that all expenses paid from the fundraised donations collected for the Project are valid documented expenses which are necessarily incurred as a direct consequence of securing the donations.

51.       Despite the standard composition policy for Board membership previously established by Council:

a.         City Council appoint a representative from IO to the Arena Board for a term or terms commensurate with the duration of the IO Loan,

b.         City Council provide for this representative to also sit on the Audit/Finance Committee of the Arena Board; and,

c.         City Council amend the Relationship Framework for Boards of Management to give effect to this limited change.

52.       City Council grant authority to establish the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Debt Service Reserve Fund for the purpose of providing a source of funding for any shortfalls in loan payments for the Revenue Bond issued to IO or the City's recoverable debt, as further described in Attachment D of the report  (January 4, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Leaside Arena 2nd Pad Extension Project", and that the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Schedule 15, Third Party Agreements Obligatory Reserve Funds, be amended to add this reserve fund.

53.       City Council grant authority to enter into all such other agreements and documents as may be required, desirable, or necessary in relation to the implementation of the recommendations of this report, all on substantially such terms and conditions as are set out in this report and as are satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the General Manager of PF&R, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

54.       City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to the recommendations of this report.

55.       City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect hereto.

Shelter Support and Housing Administration

56.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration with a total project cost of $0.850 million and a 2012 cash flow of $2.438 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          3 new sub-projects with a total project cost of $0.850 million that requires cash flow of $0.850 million in 2011;

ii.         1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $0.250 million which forms part of the affordability target that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 4 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $1.338 million.

57.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.021 million in 2012; and incremental debt costs of $0.113 million in 2013 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and future year operating budgets.

58.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Capital Plan for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration totaling $29.950 million in project estimates, comprised of $1.200 million in 2013; $2.700 million in 2014; $9.200 million in 2015;  $8.200 million in 2016; $4.050 million in 2017; $1.900 million in 2018; $0.900 million in 2019; $0.900 million in 2020; and $0.900 million in 2021.

59.       Council approve the net operating impacts of $0.006 million for 2012 and $0.010 million for 2013 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in 2012 and future year operating budgets.

60.       The General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on details of the proposed redevelopment of Seaton House Shelter in the spring of 2012.

Toronto Employment and Social Services

61.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services with a total project cost of $1.900 million and a 2012 cash flow of $1.900 million and future year commitments of $2.600 million.  The 2012 Recommended Capital Budget consists of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          2 change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $1.900 million that requires cash flow of $0.600 million in 2012 and future year commitments of $0.500 million in 2013 and $0.800 million in 2014;

ii.         4 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $1.300 million and a future year commitment of $1.000 million in 2013; and $0.300 million in 2014.

62.       Council approve the future year commitment of $2.600 million for IT projects, which will be fully funded by Provincial subsidies.

CITIZEN CENTRED SERVICES – B

City Planning

63.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for City Planning with a total project cost of $4.064 million and a 2012 cash flow of $5.326 million and future year commitments of $1.173 million, comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          7 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $4.064 million that requires cash flow of $2.891 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.173 million in 2013; and

ii.           3 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $2.435 million.

64.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.040 million in 2012, and incremental costs of $0.250 million in 2013, and $0.416 million in 2014 to 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

65.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for City Planning totaling $40.359 million in project estimates, comprised of $3.269 million in 2013; $4.522 million in 2014; $4.517 million in 2015; $4.547 million in 2016; $4.688 million in 2017; $4.718 million in 2018; $4.721 million in 2019; $4.751 million in 2020; and $4.626 million in 2021.

66.       The Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning continue to work with Financial Planning Division staff to establish capital priorities for a 10-year capital planning horizon for projects outside of the Program's 2012 Recommended Capital Budget and 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan prior to the 2013 Capital Budget process.

67.       The Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning be authorized to work on the "A" list of potential new Civic Improvement projects for 2012 and proceed to the "B" list of alternative projects in the event capital work for an "A" project cannot proceed in the current year.

68.       City Council adopt the recommendation contained in the report (October 24, 2011) entitled "2011-2012 Avenue Studies – Request for Direction Report": the City Planning Divisions' 2011 capital budget funds for Avenue Studies and $0.270 million of the proposed 2012 capital budget funds for Avenue Studies be allocated to the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Planning Study, as reflected in the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for City Planning.

Fire Service

69.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Fire Services with a total project cost of $16.209 million, and 2012 cash flow of $6.425 million and future year commitments of $13.319 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          4 new sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $16.209 million that requires cash flow of $4.793 million in 2012, $6.317 million in 2013 and $5.099 million in 2014;

ii.         2 previously approved sub-projects with a cash flow of $1.632 million in 2012 and $1.903 million in 2013; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 3 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totalling $6.705 million.

70.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.080 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.552 million in 2013, $0.742 million in 2014 and $0.477 million in 2015 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

71.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Fire Services totalling $45.044 million in project estimates, comprised of $8.320 million in 2013; $8.309 million in 2014; $4.707 million in 2015; $6.125 million in 2016; $5.800 million in 2017;  $0.300 million in 2018; $0.300 million in 2019; $10.301 million in 2020; and, $0.882 million in 2021.

72.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.068 million in 2012; $0.105 million in 2013; ($0.033) million in 2014, $0.184 million in 2015 including 1 position, ($0.050) million in 2016, $0.085 million in 2017 and ($0.050) million in 2018 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

73.       City Council approve a lease for Toronto Fire Services' use of the Fire Hall at 90 Quebec Street for a 20-year term based on the terms and conditions outlined in the report entitled "City of Toronto Lease – 90 Quebec Street Fire Hall at Exhibition Place" and any other terms that may be required by the Chief Executive Officer of Exhibition Place and the City Solicitor.

74.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Radio Communication System Replacement project with a 2012 cash flow of $34.562 million and future year commitments of $34.558 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          6 previously approved sub-projects that require cash flow of $6.067 million in 2012 with future year commitments of $24.192 million in 2013 and $10.366 million in 2014;

ii.         5 sub-projects from previously approved projects with carry forward funding from 2010 and prior requiring 2012 cash flow of $27.884 million which forms part of the affordability targets that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 2 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totalling $0.611 million.

75.       The Fire Chief, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, determine the operating impacts arising from the completion of the Radio Communication Replacement project in time for the 2013 Budget process.

Transportation Services

76.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Transportation Services with a total project cost of $159.902 million, and 2012 cash flow of $198.865 million and future year commitments of $23.877 million comprised of the following:

              a.       New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          36 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $159.902 million that requires cash flow of $139.125 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $22.777 million in 2013; and

ii.         19 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $59.740 million and a future year commitment of $1.100 million in 2013.

77.       Council approve new debt service costs of $2.162 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $9.975 million in 2013 and $1.760 million in 2014 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

78.       Council approve the 2012-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Transportation Services totalling $1.937 billion in project estimates, comprised of $189.288 million in 2013; $212.439 million in 2014; $219.698 million in 2015; $224.962 million in 2016; $223.166 million in 2017; $219.914 million in 2018; $216.585 million in 2019; $215.654 million in 2020; and, $215.654 million in 2021.

79.       The General Manager, Transportation Services report on future year operating impacts of the 2013-2022 Capital Plan in time for the 2013 Budget Process.

80.       The paid duty budget for Toronto Police Services in the Capital Budget be no greater than $0.200 million.

Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

81.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Waterfront Revitalization with a 2012 cash flow of $58.491 million and future year commitments of $225.962 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          2012 previously approved and 10 change in scope sub-projects with a cash flow of $9.935 million and a future year commitment of $60.446 million in 2013; $86.144 million in 2014; $44.877 million in 2015; $25.222 million in 2016; and, $9.274 million in 2017; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 12 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 totalling $48.556 million.

82.       Council approve new incremental debt service costs of $5.136 million in 2014; $2.048 million in 2015; $2.486 million in 2016; $6.145 million in 2017; and $0.169 million in 2018 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

83.       Council request that the Waterfront Project Director formally communicate the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget approval to the Federal and Provincial governments.

INTERNAL SERVICES

Facilities Management and Real Estate

84.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Facilities Management and Real Estate with a total project cost of $23.207 million, and 2012 cash flow of $65.918 million and future year commitments of $92.655 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.         35 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $23.207 million that requires cash flow of $21.217 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.590 million in 2013; and $0.400 million in 2014; and

ii.        79 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $44.701 million and a future year commitment of $16.357 million in 2013; $31.618 million in 2014; $34.631 million in 2015 and $8.059 million in 2016.

85.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.424 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $2.307 million in 2013; $0.179 million in 2014 and $0.043 million in 2015 for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

86.       Council approve the 2012-2020 Recommended Capital Plan for Facilities Management and Real Estate totalling $375.259 million in project estimates, comprised of $21.420 million in 2013; $34.272 million in 2014; $39.031 million in 2015; $45.488 million in 2016; $54.272 million in 2017; $63.092 million in 2018; $39.228 million in 2019; $39.228 million in 2020 and $39.228 million in 2021.

87.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.042 million in 2013 and $0.0.97 million in 2014 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in future year operating budgets.

Financial Services

88.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Financial Services with a total project cost of $0.958 million, and 2012 cash flow of $25.440 million and future year commitments of $50.660 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          3 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $0.958 million that requires cash flow of $0.758 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $0.200 million in 2013;

ii.         17 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $12.448 million and a future year commitment of $34.681 million in 2013; $14.961 million in 2014; and $0.818 million in 2015;

iii.        13 sub-projects from previously approved projects with carry forward funding   from 2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $8.932 million which forms part of the affordability targets that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment; and,

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 7 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totalling $3.302 million.

89.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.106 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.818 million in 2013; $1.628 million in 2014; $1.621 million in 2015 and $0.088 million in 2016 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

90.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Financial Services totalling $25.375 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.950 million in 2014; $1.138 million in 2015; $3.142 million in 2016; $1.680 million in 2017; $4.190 million in 2018; $5.045 million in 2019; $6.380 million in 2020; and, $2.850 million in 2021.

91.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.510 million in 2013; $0.875 million in 2014; and $0.020 million in 2015 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

Fleet Services

92.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Fleet Services with a total project cost of $22.482 million, and 2012 cash flow of $34.965 million and future year commitments of $9.979 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          22 new and change-in-scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $22.482 million that requires cash flow of $12.503 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $9.979 million in 2013;

ii.         6 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $19.332 million; and

iii.        34 sub-projects from previously approved projects with carry forward funding from  2010 and prior years requiring 2012 cash flow of $3.130 million which forms part of the affordability targets that requires Council to reaffirm its commitment.

93.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Fleet Services  totaling $397.651 million in project estimates, comprised of  $46.102 million in 2013; $40.234  million in 2014; $57.829 million in 2015; $38.644 million in 2016; $49.503  million in 2017; $44.119  million in 2018; $40.417  million in 2019;  $39.143 million in 2020; and, $41.660 million in 2021.

94.       The 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Feet Services be adjusted to agree with Programs’ 2012 budgeted contributions to the Vehicles Reserves to reflect any changes to the recommended contributions that may occur during the 2012 Operating Budget review, and the funding availability of the Programs’ vehicle reserve account.

Information and Technology

95.       Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Information and Technology with a total project cost of $26.972 million, and 2012 cash flow of $46.790 million and future year commitments of $128.615 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          26 new sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $26.972 million that requires cash flow of $22.131 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.980 million in 2013, $1.908 million in 2014, $0.953 million in 2015; and

ii.         35 previously approved/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $24.659 million and a future year commitment of $15.131 million in 2013, $5.386 million in 2014, $3.018 million in 2015, $94.225 million in 2016, and $10.855 million in 2017.

96.       Council approve new debt service costs of $0.288 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $2.013 million in 2013 and $2.967 million in 2014, $2.927 million in 2015, $3.210 million in 2016, $4.973 million in 2017, $1.724 million in 2018, $1.654 million in 2019, $1.654 million in 2020, and $1.654 million in 2021,  resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

97.       Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Information and Technology totalling $260.968 million in project estimates, comprised of $32.729 million in 2013; $37.764 million in 2014; $36.087 million in 2015; $36.104 million in 2016; $24.914 million in 2017; $21.684 million in 2018; $26.091 million in 2019; $25.392 million in 2020; and, $20.203 million in 2021.

98.       Council consider operating impacts of $0.618 million net in 2012; $2.402 million net in 2013; $2.563 million net in 2014; $1.226 million net in 2015; $2.187 million net in 2016; $4.102 million net in 2017; $0.156 million net in 2018; $0.010 million net in 2019; $0.010 million in 2020; and $0.010 million in 2021 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget and 2013-2021 Capital Plan for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and future year operating budgets.

99.       Council approve 12 temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2012 capital projects/sub-projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective capital project/sub-project.

OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

Accountability Offices

100.     Council approve the 2012-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for the Accountability Offices  totaling $3.200 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.500 million in 2016; $0.600 million in 2018; $0.700 million in 2019; and $0.700 million in 2020 and $0.700 million in 2021.

City Clerk's Office

101.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the City Clerk's Office with a total project cost of $11.803 million and a 2012 cash flow of $3.442 million and future year commitments of $8.361 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          8 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $0.412 million that requires a reduction in cash flow of $(0.082) million in 2012 and a reduction in future year commitments of $(0.074) million in 2013, and $(0.206) million in 2014, and an increase in future year commitment of $0.700 million in 2015 and $0.074 million in 2016; and

ii.         9 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $3.524 million, and a future year commitment of $4.167 million in 2013, $3.600 million in 2014, and $0.050 million in 2015 and 2016.

102.     Council approve a decrease in debt service costs of $0.002 million in 2012, and incremental costs of $0.022 million in 2013, $0.205 million in 2014, $0.269 million in 2015, $0.625 million in 2016, and $1.807 million in 2017, $0.247 million in 2018, $0.290 million in 2019, and $0.318 million in each of the years 2020 and 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget and 2013-2021 Capital Plan, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

103.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for the City Clerk's Office totaling $37.837 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.445 million in 2014; $2.540 million in 2015; $18.357 million in 2016; $3.582 million in 2017; $3.240 million in 2018; $3.220 million in 2019; $3.148 million in 2020; and $3.305 million in 2021.

104.     Council consider the operating impacts of $0.467 million in 2012, $0.250 million in 2013, $0.089 million in 2014, $0.020 million in 2015, $0.004 million in 2016,  $0.105 million in 2017 and $0.084 million in 2020 that emanate from the approval of the 2012-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

105.     Council approve 0.75 of a new temporary capital position for the delivery of new 2012 capital projects/sub-projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective capital project/sub-project.

Pan Am Games

106.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Pan American Games with a total project cost of ($2.426 million), and 2012 cash flow of $53.415 million and future year commitments of $73.219 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          8 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of ($2.426 million) that requires cash flow of ($1.119 million) in 2012 and a future year commitment of $20.484 million in 2013, ($22.018 million) in 2014 and $0.227 million in 2015; and

ii.         10 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $12.350 million and a future year commitment of $1.058 million in 2013; $73.321 million in 2014 and $0.147 million in 2015.

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 7 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 and prior years into 2012 totaling $42.184 million.

107.     Council approve new debt service savings of ($0.022 million) in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.419 million in 2013; $1.655 million in 2014; ($2.077 million) in 2015; and $0.024 million in 2016 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

Sustainable Energy Plan

108.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Sustainable Energy Plan with a total project cost of $0.409 million, and 2012 cash flow of $0.409 million with no future year commitments, comprised of the following:

a.         New cash flow funding for  4 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $0.409 million that requires cash flow of $0.409 million in 2012 and no future year commitments; and

b.         13 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $15.296 million and no future year commitments.

109.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for the Sustainable Energy Plan totalling $41.502 million in project estimates, comprised of $3.221 million in 2013; $5.279 million in 2014; $6.101 million in 2015; $6.135 million in 2016; $6.280 million in 2017; $4.818 million in 2018; $4.829 million in 2019; and $4.839 million in 2020.

110.     The City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer report back to Council through the appropriate Standing Committee in the first quarter of 2012 on the merits of Sustainable Energy loans to non-City agencies and the private sector, given the City's financial pressures and that no new loans to these sectors be approved from the Sustainable Energy Funds until this report is considered by Committee and Council.

Union Station

111.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Union Station with a total project cost of $25.000 million, and 2012 cash flow of $100.160 million and future year commitments of $311.162 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for 4 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $25.000 million that requires cash flow of $10.000 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $5.000 million in 2013, $5.000 million in 2014, and $5.000 million in 2015; and

b.         15 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $90.160 million and a future year commitment of $141.787 million in 2013; $98.840 million in 2014; $46.672 million in 2015 and $8.863 million in 2016.

AGENCIES

Exhibition Place

112.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Exhibition Place with a total project cost of $4.060 million, and 2012 cash flow of $4.060 million comprised of the following:

a.         New cash flow funding for 8 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $4.060 million that requires cash flow of $4.060 million in 2012.

113.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.069 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.368 million in 2013 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

114.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Exhibition Place totalling $39.113 million in project estimates, comprised of $3.725 million in 2013; $4.105 million in 2014; $4.375 million in 2015; $4.070 million in 2016; $4.865 million in 2017; $4.385 million in 2018; $4.440 million in 2019; $4.465 million in 2020; and, $4.683 million in 2021.

115.     All sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such funds during 2012 and if such financing is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

GO Transit

116.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for GO Transit with a total project cost of $120.000 million and a 2012 cash flow of $20.000 million and future year commitments of $100.000 million.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

117.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with a total project cost and 2012 cash flow of $8.235 million.

118.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.060 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.382 million in 2013, resulting from the approval of 2012 Recommended Capital budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

119.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority totaling $70.301 million in project estimates, comprised of $8.330 million in 2013, $8.925 million in 2014, $9.021 million in 2015, $7.122 million in 2016, $7.225 million in 2017, $7.330 million in 2018, $7.438 million in 2019, $7.455 million in 2010, and $7.455 million in 2021.

Toronto Police Service

120.     Council approve the 2012 Capital Budget for the Toronto Police Service with a total project cost of $26.827 million, and 2012 cash flow of $57.354 million and future year commitments of $16.954 million comprised of the following:

a.         New cash flow funding for:

i.          15 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $26.827 million that requires cash flow of $25.527 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.300 million in 2013;

ii.         4 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $16.219 million and a future year commitment of $10.788 million in 2013 and $4.866 million in 2014; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 11 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 and prior years into 2012 totaling $15.608.

121.     Council approve  new debt service costs of $0.202 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $1.413 million in 2013, $2.239 million in 2014, $3.174 million in 2015, and $3.991 million in 2016 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

122.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Capital Plan for the Toronto Police Service totaling $437.130 million in project estimates, comprised of $28.419 million in 2013, $39.037 million in 2014, $51.661 million in 2015, $60.971 million in 2016, $51.211 million in 2017, $57.733 million in 2018, $49.419 million in 2019, $44.833 million in 2020, and $53.846 million in 2021.

123.     Council consider operating impacts of $0.971 million in 2012, $0.224 million in 2013, $1.376 million in 2014, $0.022 million in 2015; and $0.194 million in 2016 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

124.     The Police Service Information Technology Services staff work with City Information Technology staff to determine if there are any opportunities to leverage City investments with respect to data warehousing and report back to the Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer prior to the 2013 Capital Budget Submission.

Toronto Port Authority

125.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Toronto Port Authority with a total project cost of $1.700 million and a 2012 cash flow of $1.700 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for 1 new sub-project with a 2012 total project cost of $1.700 million that requires cash flow of $1.700 million in 2012.

126.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.043 million in 2012 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and operating budget.

Toronto Public Health

127.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with a total project cost reduction of $1.452 million and a 2012 cash flow of $6.393 million and future year commitments of $3.835 million, comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.           one new sub-project and five change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost reduction of $1.452 million that requires a reduction in future year commitments of $0.010 million in 2013; $0.555 million in 2014; and $0.887 million in 2015.

ii.         five previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $4.338 million and future year commitments of $2.652 million in 2013; $1.353 million in 2014 and $1.282 million in 2015; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for six previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $2.055 million.

128.     Council approve the reduction of debt service costs of $0.002 million in 2012 and incremental debt reduction of $0.012 million in 2013, $0.077 million in 2014; and $0.095 million in 2015, resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

129.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health totaling $26.266 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.754 million in 2013; $2.595 million in 2014;  $3.001 million in 2015; $3.392 million in 2016; $3.388 million in 2017;  $3.363 million in 2018; $3.373 million in 2019; $3.400 million in 2020; and $3.000 million in 2021.

130.     Council approve the increase of 4.3 temporary capital positions from the 2011 capital funded temporary positions of 35.7, for a total of 40.0 positions required for the delivery of the 2012 capital projects/sub-projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective capital project/sub-project.

131.     The Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer, review, in time for the 2013 Budget process, TPH's 40 business applications that require ongoing SOGR funding beginning in 2016 for opportunities to rationalize existing systems by leveraging corporate initiatives with a view to consolidating these systems into larger, more cost effective technology solutions.

Toronto Public Library

132.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library with a total project cost of $17.587 million and a 2012 cash flow of $23.890 million and future year commitments of $52.832 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          3 new/change in scope projects with a 2012 total project cost of $17.587 million that requires a cash flow of $0.306 million in 2012 and $2.327 million in 2013, and future year commitments of  $5.781 million in 2014; $6.914 million in 2015; and $2.259 million in 2016; and

ii.         11 previously approved projects with a 2012 cash flow of $23.584 million and a future year commitment of $23.124 million in 2013; $11.280 million in 2014; and $1.147 million in 2015.

133.     Council approve the transfer of $1.690 million gross and debt from the 2012 Information and Technology Recommended Capital Budget to the 2012 Toronto Public Library Recommended Capital Budget to invest in an automated sorting system at the Ellesmere delivery hub to achieve an estimated operational efficiency savings of $0.225 million net in 2013.(BU21.1am)

134.     Council approve an additional one-time transfer of $1.0 million for three more automated sorting systems at the Don Mills Library, the Malvern Library, and the Woodside Square Library for total one-time transfer of $2.690 million for four automotive sorters, to achieve an estimated operational efficiency savings of $0.158 million in 2012 and $0.312 million in 2013 and reduction of 7.0 FTE upon completion.

135.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.003 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.056 million in 2013; $0.384 million in 2014; $1.057 million in 2015; $1.787 million in 2016; $1.955 million in 2017; $2.061 million in 2018; $2.154 million in 2019 to 2021 for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

136.     Council approve the 2013 – 2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Public Library totalling $142.317 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.731 million in 2013; $5.378 million in 2014; $9.260 million in 2015; $16.446 million in 2016; $20.481 million in 2017; $22.804 million in 2018; $23.818 million in 2019; $21.868 million in 2020; and $21.531 million in 2021, as amended by Recommendations 133 and 134.

137.     Council consider operating impacts of $0.153 million in 2012; $(0.194) million in 2013; $0.838 million in 2014; $0.986 million in 2015; $0.040 million in 2016; $0.163 million in 2017; $0.027 million in 2018; $1.089 million in 2019; $1.162 million in 2020; and $0.107 million in 2021 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 Operating Budget and future year operating budgets.

Toronto Transit Commission

138.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the TTC with a total project cost of $597.169 million, and 2012 cash flow of $1.080 billion and future year commitments of $2.210 billion comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          38 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $597.169 million that requires a cash flow of $71.041 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $242.345 million in 2013; $221.806 million in 2014; $88.522 million in 2015; $46.757 million in 2016; and reduced commitments of ($73.302) million in 2019;

ii.         55 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $918.882 million and a future year commitment of $701.885 million in 2013; $330.660 million in 2014; $214.451 million in 2015; $167.153 million in 2016; $105.621 million in 2017; $90.590 million in 2018; and, $73.302 million in 2019; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 34 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $89.854 million.

139.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for TTC totaling $2.984 billion in project estimates, comprised of $97.059 million in 2013; $262.424 million in 2014; $393.350 million in 2015; $488.029 million in 2016; $401.667 million in 2017; $339.937 million in 2018; $329.721 million in 2019; $316.661 million in 2020; and $355.424 million in 2021.

140.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.671 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $12.248 million in 2013; $44.181 million in 2014; $41.691 million in 2015, $33.210 million in 2016, $31.701 million in 2017, $24.995 million in 2018, $17.520 million in 2019, $10.132 million in 2020 and $9.058 million in 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

141.     Council consider operating impacts of $1.433 million in 2012; $0.503 million in 2013; ($0.332) million in 2014; ($0.594) million in 2015; and ($0.366) million in 2016 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

142.     Council approve transfers to capital funding from the following capital reserves (the amounts to include carry forward funding of 2011 unspent funds) of: $73.170 million from the Provincial Gas Tax Revenues for Public Transit Reserve Fund (XR3018); $26.644 million from the CSIF Reserve Fund (XR3020); $3.122 million from the TTIP Reserve Fund (XR3023); $7.758 million from the ORSIF Reserve Fund (XR3024); and $156.666 million in Metrolinx funding from the MoveOntario 2020 Reserve Fund (XR3025).

143.     TTC staff work with the City to pursue Federal and Provincial funding, on an urgent basis, to address its SOGR, capacity building, service improvement and growth needs, and in particular funding needed for the 189 Streetcars already in production and the new LRT Replacement Maintenance and Storage Facility, which must be completed to house the new streetcars.

144.     TTC staff provide a full 10-year projection of the operating impacts of capital projects with the 2013 Capital Budget submission.

145.     TTC staff assess their future fleet procurement requirements outside of the 2012-2021 10-year horizon and develop a strategy for the replacement of the next generation of Subway Cars, Streetcars and Buses intermittently over an extended period in order to minimize substantial concurrent capital costs.

146.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Spadina Subway Extension with no new project cost and 2012 cash flow of $685.463 million and future year commitments of $1.277 billion comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          a new/change in scope sub-project with no new project cost and no cash flows in 2012 and no future year commitments;

ii.         a previously approved sub-project with a 2012 cash flow of $536.695 million and a future year commitment of $622.863 million in 2013; $330.672 million in 2014; and $323.893 million in 2015; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for a previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $148.768 million.

147.     That Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to provide appropriate financing alternatives to offset the $45 million in new capital costs and associated debt for vehicles and additional storage, and report back to the Budget Committee prior to TTC's commitment to the purchase of the vehicles.

 Yonge-Dundas Square

148.     City Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Yonge-Dundas Square totalling $0.400 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.050 million in each of years 2014 to 2021.

Toronto Zoo

149      Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Zoo with a total project cost of $3.846 million, and 2012 cash flow of $5.370 million and future year commitments of $3.684 million comprised of the following:

a.         New cash flow funding for 6 new/change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $3.846 million that requires cash flow of $2.846 million in 2012 and a future year commitment of $1.0 million in 2013; and

b.         1 previously approved sub-project with a 2012 cash flow of $2.524 million and a future year commitment of $2.684 million in 2013.

150.     Council approve new debt service costs of $0.057 million in 2012 and incremental debt costs of $0.325 million in 2013, and $0.107 million in 2014 resulting from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget, for inclusion in the 2012 and future year operating budgets.

151.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Zoo totalling $49.916 million in project estimates, comprised of $5.516 million in 2013; $6.0 million in 2014; $6.0 million in 2015; $4.950 million in 2016; $3.450 million in 2017; $6.0 million in 2018; $6.0 million in 2019; $6.0 million in 2020; and, $6.0 million in 2021.

152.     Council consider operating impacts of $0.420 million in 2014 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2014 and future year operating budgets.

153.     The Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Zoo to report back on the funding requirements for Giant Pandas as part of the 2013 Budget process.

Sony Centre

154.     Council approve 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts with a total project cost of $0.500 million, and 2012 cash flow of $0.500 million comprised of the following:

              a.       New cash flow funding for 1 subproject with a 2012 total project cost of $0.500 million that requires cash flow commitments of $0.500 million in 2012.

155.     Council approve the 2013-2016 Recommended Capital Plan for the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts totaling $5.0 million in project estimates, comprised of $0.500 million in 2012, $2.0 million in 2013, $2.0 million in 2014; and $0.500 million in 2015.

156.     The Sony Centre Exterior Plaza project with third-party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such funding during 2012 and, if such financing is not forthcoming, it be deferred until funding is available.

RATE SUPPORTED PROGRAM

Toronto Parking Authority

157.     Council approve the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for the Toronto Parking Authority with a total project cost of $20.500 million, and 2012 cash flow of $50.217 million and future year commitments of $22.807 million comprised of the following:

a.         New Cash Flow Funding for:

i.          11 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2012 total project cost of $20.500 million that requires cash flow of $20.500 million in 2012 with no future year commitments;

ii.         10 previously approved sub-projects with a 2012 cash flow of $11.642 million and a future year commitment of $14.407 million in 2013; $0.350 million in 2014; $0.150 million in 2015; and, $7.900 million in 2016; and

b.         2011 approved cash flow for 24 approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2011 into 2012 totaling $18.075 million.

158.     Council approve the 2013-2021 Recommended Capital Plan for the Toronto Parking Authority totaling $302.771 million in project estimates; comprised of $14.650 million in 2013; $40.322 million in 2014; $29.257 million in 2015; $24.507 million in 2016; $74.507 million in 2017; $31.007 million in 2018; $27.507 million in 2019; $33.507 million in 2020 and $27.507 million in 2021.

159.     Council consider net revenue (operating) impacts of $2.537 million in 2013; $0.918 million in 2014; $2.628 million in 2015; $1.425 million in 2016; $1.501 million in 2017; $1.416 million in 2018; $1.530 million in 2019; $1.320 million in 2020; and, $1.980 million in 2021 emanating from the approval of the 2012 Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2013 and future year operating budgets.

Corporate

160.     Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2011 Approved Capital Budget detailed in Appendix 2 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Capital Variance Report for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 20, 2011" (BU21.1ac).

161.     Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 OPERATING BUDGET

162.     City Council approve the 2012 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Operating Budget of $9.358 billion gross and $3.678 billion net as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (January 6, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, comprised of the following:

i.          a Base Budget of $9.346 billion gross and $3.680 billion net to maintain core services and service levels; and

ii.         an investment in strategic new and enhanced service priorities of $11.881 million gross and $(2.523) million net including new user fees of $0.019 million gross and $(2.650) million net revenue; or enhanced service priorities of $11.862 million gross and $0.127 million net excluding new user fees.

163.     City Council approve the rate changes of existing user fees and charges and the introduction of new user fees and charges included in the 2012 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budgets of City Programs and Agencies, which will generate incremental revenues totalling $14.592 million.

164.     City Council approve the $83.455 million from the 2010 Tax Stabilization Reserve as a revenue source to fund the 2012 Operating Budget.

165.     City Council's policy of allocating 75% of future operating surpluses to the Capital Reserve Fund and the remaining 25% to underfunded liabilities and/or reserve funds as determined by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be resumed once the $700 million target in new financing for TTC capital projects, as established in the 2012-2021 Capital Plan has been reached.

166.     City Council receive the reports, Budget Briefing Notes, transmittals and communications that are on file with the City Clerk’s Office as considered by the Budget Committee at its 2011 budget review meetings.

Citizen Centred Services - A

Affordable Housing Office

167.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Affordable Housing Office of $2.581 million gross and $1.147 million net, comprised of the following services:

Children's Services

168.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Children’s Services of $390.104 million gross and $73.415 million net, comprised of the following services:

 Court Services

169.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Court Services of $52.262 million gross and $(13.967 million) net, comprised of the following services:

 Economic Development and Culture

170.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture of $33.436 million gross and $23.971 million net, comprised of the following services:

171.     The General Manager of Economic Development and Culture report to Budget Committee in the second quarter, 2012 on the specific details of the services efficiencies and alternative delivery measures to be implemented to realize the recommended savings.

 Emergency Medical Services

172.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Emergency Medical Services of $169.536 million gross and $65.030 million net, comprised of the following services:

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

173.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Long-Term Care Homes and Services of $224.765 million gross and $45.280 million net, comprised of the following services:

174.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council’s decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

 Parks, Forestry and Recreation

175.     City Council authorize the amendment and harmonization of the existing indoor pool drop-in fees of $1.00 (including tax) for pre-school, seniors, children and youth, and $2.00 (including tax) for adults into one fee of $2.00 (incl. tax) for all ages at both indoor and outdoor pools and direct the General Manager to implement the new fee at the indoor and outdoor pools, as soon as possible.

176.     As recommended in the report (January 3, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, entitled " Budget Committee Request: Option to Offset Service Reductions to Programming at Community Centres and Student Nutrition Program as a Result of Final 2012 Assessment Growth" (BU21.1aj), the recommended $2.1 million in service adjustment savings and decreases of 72 positions within the 2012 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Operating Budget arising from the elimination of programming at the McNicoll Community Centre, The Elms, Fairmount Park Community Centre, John G. Althouse, Bloordale, Brown Community Centre, Keele Community Centre, James S. Bell Community Centre, Hillcrest Community Centre, Thistletown Community Centre, Earl Beatty Community Centre; and John English Community Centre be removed.;

177.     That the elimination of programming at Toronto District School Board (TDSB) pools be limited to those locations where there are alternative indoor swim options within a 3-km radius, and the corresponding cost of $295,000 be offset against the increase in assessment growth.

178.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $377.599 million gross and $267.472 million net, comprised of the following services:

             as amended by Recommendations 175 to 177.

179.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

180.     Parks, Forestry and Recreation review all future impacts of capital projects on operating budgets and consider strategies, including alternative models for service delivery, to mitigate future operating budget impacts.

181.     The Welcome Policy implement a subsidy cap of $455 for children and youth and $212 for adults to ensure that more families are served under the policy.

182.     Prior to tabling a proposed agreement between the City and the TDSB for use of TDSB pools by the City, the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in cooperation with the Steering Committee established to negotiate the renewal of the City/TDSB agreement, consult with the aquatics community, including the Aquatic Working Group, on the future city use of the remaining 26 pools under the current agreement.

             i.         The consultation should compare and consider the following information on City-owned and operated pools, TDSB pools utilized by the City under the current agreement, and the TDSB pools operated under Toronto Lands Corporation:

a.         Participant numbers and user classes by location;

b.         Revenues: permits and program fees by location;

c.         Hours of usage; and

d.         Pool distribution.

              ii.       The consultation inform the development of an aquatics plan for residents of the City that rationalizes future pool use.

183.     City Council request staff to look at ways to bring in new permit revenue at all of the 33 Toronto District School Board pools used by the City.

184.     As referred by City Council from its meeting of November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation implement an outdoor oven user fee of $23.05 for Commercial/Private/Non-Resident parties using an outdoor oven and an outdoor oven user fee of $11.53 for Not-for-Profit/Resident parties wanting to use an outdoor oven for community events.

185.     The implementation of a Riverdale Farm visit fee of $2.00 including taxes, for every visitor to the Riverdale Farm, and making all necessary changes to the farm infrastructure to collect the fee, be deferred until City Council has considered the report from the Riverdale Coalition, no later than July 2012.

186.     The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the feasibility of conducting a pilot program for the establishment of an automated optional or mandatory donation and/or contribution strategy at City of Toronto attractions that are currently free of charge. The parameters of such a pilot would include, but not be restricted to:

a.         The selection of up to 10 sites for not less than 24 months with the launch being prior to peak season and the end just after peak season.

b.         Using existing technology, notably the automatic pay system used by the Toronto Parking Authority in conjunction with their collection, security and payment systems.

c.         That appropriate explanatory signage be incorporated into the program.

d.         That the study updates be presented on a semi annual basis to the Parks and Environment Committee

187.     The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer review and report to the Executive Committee on:

a.         the estimate of lawn cutting fees at city owned lawn bowl clubs to ensure they are incremental costs, over and above the standard park grass cutting schedule.

b.         the impact on registration fees for lawn bowlers, as created by increased permit fees, to ensure they are in keeping with other recreation program participation costs.

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

188.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $785.765 million gross and $269.317 million net, comprised of the following services:

189.     The General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration reduce the annual subsidy provided to TCHC by the amount of the municipal property tax savings to TCHC and make the necessary adjustments to the 2012 Approved Operating Budget for SSHA and Non-Program Accounts in the First Quarter Operating Budget Variance Report, once the adjustments to the tax levy for TCHC have been finalized, as per Council's direction, to ensure there is no net impact on the City's Operating Budget.

190.     The General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration review strategies to mitigate the impact of the projected loss of funding in 2013 due to the depletion of the Social Housing Reserve Funds, and as well, in the course of this review, include any saving that may be identified from the findings of the Core Service Review and Efficiency Study as part of the 2013 Operating Budget process.

191.     City Council direct that Downsview Dells, Birchmount Residence and Bellwoods House not be closed until each of the current residents is transferred to appropriate housing or other accommodation appropriate to their needs such as long-term care.

192      The City Manager report back to the Executive Committee by April 30, 2012 on a strategy to use existing and future housing funding from the provincial and federal governments to create transitional housing allowances.

193.     The City Manager report back to the Executive Committee by April 30, 2012 on the approach to closing Downsview Dells, Birchmount Residence and Bellwoods House once all the current residents have been re-located to appropriate housing or other accommodation appropriate to their needs such as long-term care.

194.      The General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration meet with the Chair of the Community Development and Recreation Committee to formulate strategies on housing for report to the Community Development and Recreation and Affordable Housing Committees

 Social Development, Finance and Administration

195.     City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into and administer an agreement with Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the Toronto Newcomer Initiative for up to $479,885 gross and $0 net for the period April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 (BU21.1ak).

196.     City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to receive funds from Citizenship and Immigration Canada in the amount of up to $479,885 to support the Toronto Newcomers Initiative for 2012-2013.

197.     The 2012 Recommended Operating Budget of Social Development, Finance and Administration be increased by $377,425 gross and $0 net, including four temporary positions and $102,460 gross and $0 net in 2013 for a total of $479,885 gross and $0 net for the period April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

198.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget, as amended by Recommendations 195, 196 and 197, for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $22.201 million gross and $12.024 million net, comprised of the following services:

199.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Toronto Employment and Social Services

200.     City Council request the General Manager of Toronto Employment and Social Services to advise the province that the City will fund the Hardship Fund until July 1, 2012 and request provincial funding to support future hardship fund applications.  In the event that additional provincial funding is not secured, any additional funding needed for the balance of the year be funded from the Toronto Employment and Social Services net budget.

201.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services of $1,225.121 million gross and $197.754 million net, comprised of the following services:

202..    The General Manager of Toronto Employment & Social Services pursue discussions on funding the Hardship Fund with the Provincial Government and report back as appropriate.

203.     The General Manager of Employment & Social Services pursue discussions with external agencies for the transfer of operational and financial responsibility of the Christmas Bureau and report back as appropriate

 311 Toronto

204.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for 311 Toronto of $18.248 million gross and $9.829 million net, comprised of the following services:

CITIZEN CENTRED SERVICES “B”

City Planning

205.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for City Planning of $38.418 million gross and $12.985.4 million net, comprised of the following services:

206.     Council adopt the recommendation in the report entitled "Development Application Review Fees – 2012 Operating Budget":

i.          adopt the Fee Schedule for Planning Applications set out as Appendix 1 to that report, effective April 2, 2012, that the Municipal Code Chapter 441-4 be amended accordingly;

ii.          the City Solicitor introduce the necessary bills to give effect to the recommendations;

             as reflected in the Recommended 2012 Operating Budget for City Planning.

207.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Fire Services

208.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $369.756 million gross and $354.624 million net, comprised of the following services:

209.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

 Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration and the Toronto Environment Office

210.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration (PPFA) and the Toronto Environment Office (TEO) of $27.389 million gross and $12.513 million net, comprised of the following services:

211.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Municipal Licensing and Standards

212.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $47.334 million gross and $19.184 million net, comprised of the following services:

 Technical Services

213.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Technical Services of $70.011 million gross and $9.491 million net, comprised of the following services:

214.     The approval to contract professional services for Transit Expansion projects in the amount of $1.170 million gross, $0 net, be subject to confirmation of funding from Metrolinx.

 Toronto Building

215.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $46.720 million gross and ($10.731) million net, comprised of the following service:

 Transportation Services

216.     City Council approve that the $927,900 net cost of the local sidewalk snow clearing program be offset against the increase in assessment growth.

217.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Transportation Services of $325.717 million gross and $204.874 million net, as amended by Recommendation 216, comprised of the following services:

218.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

219.     The approval for 10 new temporary positions for the Transit Expansion Unit be subject to confirmation of funding from Metrolinx.

 INTERNAL SERVICES

Facilities Management and Real Estate

220.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Facilities Management and Real Estate of $175.750 million gross and $52.766 million net, comprised of the following services:

221.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Fleet Services

222.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $47.468 million gross and $0.0 million net, comprised of the following services:

 Information and Technology

223.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Information and Technology of $97.097 million gross and $63.898 million net, comprised of the following services:

224.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

 Office of the Chief Financial Officer

225.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of $16.765 million gross and $8.598 million net, comprised of the following services:

226.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remains confidential until the outcome of Council’s decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Office of the Treasurer

227.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Office of the Treasurer of $73.343 million gross and $25.860 million net, comprised of the following services:

OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

City Manager's Office

228.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office of $43.507 million gross and $35.009 million net, comprised of the following services:

229.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

City Clerk's Office

230.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the City Clerk's Office of $47.576 million gross and $28.781 million net, comprised of the following services:

 City Council

231.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for City Council of $19.145 million gross and net, comprised of the following services:

 Legal Services

232.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Legal Services of $41.671 million gross and $18.454 million net, comprised of the following services:

233.     The approval of two new temporary Solicitor positions totalling $0.184 million for the Transit Expansion project, be subject to confirmation of funding from Metrolinx.

Mayor's Office

234.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Mayor's Office of $1.908 million gross and net, comprised of the following service:

 Accountability Offices

235.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Accountability Offices of $6.965 million gross and $6.956 million net, comprised of the following Offices:

236.     P Cards, TTC Cards and Green P Parking Cards be provided for the Accountability Offices.

 AGENCIES

Arena Boards of Management

237.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Arena Boards of Management of $6.731 million gross and $(0.008) million net, comprised of the following services:

 Association of Community Centres

238.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres (AOCCs) of $6.951 million gross and $6.687 million net, comprised of the following services:

239.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council’s decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

 Exhibition Place

240.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $64.765 million gross and ($0.005) million net, comprised of the following services:

 Heritage Toronto

241.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $0.881 million gross and $0.312 million net, comprised of the following services:

242.     Council approve acceptance of a three year grant from the Interaction Multi-Cultural Funding program and related spending conditional upon receipt of such funding during 2012-2014 and, if such financing is not forthcoming or for an amount other than that reflected in the 2012 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto, direct that the budget be adjusted to remove such grant funding.

 Theatres

243.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Theatres of $27.900 million gross and $2.962 million net, comprised of the following services:

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

244.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $37.564 million gross and $7.477 million net, of which $4.270 million  is a contribution from Toronto Water and $3.206 million is tax-supported, which is comprised of the following services:

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

245.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $2.279 million gross and $0 million net, comprised of the following service:

 Toronto Police Service

246.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service of $1.010 billion gross and $933.781 million net, comprised of the following services:

247.     The findings of the City's 2011 service efficiency study and the 2012 Toronto Police Service's service efficiency study be considered and if approved, be implemented in future budgets beginning in 2013.

248.     City Council approve the deferral of the increased contribution to the City's Sick Pay Gratuity Reserve, on the condition that any Service surpluses in 2011 (up to $6.500 million) be allocated to the City Sick Pay Reserve.

Toronto Police Services Board

249.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Services Board of $2.709 million gross and $2.209 million net, comprised of the following services:

 Parking Tag Enforcement and Operations

250.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Parking Enforcement and Operations of $57.818 million gross and $(22.832) million net, comprised of the following services:

 Toronto Public Health

251.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Public Health of $231.745 million gross and $41.516 million net, comprised of the following services:

252.     The information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential until the outcome of Council's decision has been communicated to the Unions and affected staff.

Toronto Public Library

253.     The Toronto Public Library 2012 Recommended Operating Budget that includes efficiency savings and revenue changes totalling $10.070 million (5.9%), as adopted by the Toronto Public Library Board, be approved.(BU21.1an)

254.     The remaining $6.974 million (4.1%) included in the Toronto Public Library 2012 Recommended Operating Budget in unspecified reductions be reduced by $3.084 million and offset by assessment growth to a revised reduction of $3.890 million

255.     City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board to meet the revised reduction of $3.890 million from new revenue sources and service efficiencies, such service efficiencies not to include any reduction in open hours,  and report back to Budget Committee prior to the 2013 Budget process on how the unspecified reductions were achieved on a sustainable basis. 

256.     The City Manager to provide advice and resources to the Toronto Public Library Board to assist them in identifying options to achieve the said 2012 Recommended Operating Budget.

257.     City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board to provide customer count for each library by week date and by the hour.

258.     City Council approve, as amended by Recommendations 253, 254 and 255, the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library of $172.285 million gross and $157.508 million net, comprised of the following services:

Toronto Transit Commission

259.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission Conventional Service of $1.441 billion gross and $404.101 million net, comprised of the following service:

260.     The Chief General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission and the City Manager continue discussions on partnering with the Province for permanent sustainable funding in order to return the TTC’s provincial funding component to the 50% level of the mid-1990s.

261.     The TTC and the City develop a multi-year funding framework that includes commitments in subsidy, non-earned revenue and a fare policy that considers increased ridership and the rate of inflation.  The framework includes cost-cutting commitments, customer service commitments and key performance indicators. (BU21.1al)

262.     That $5 million from the 2012 budget be reallocated from additional diesel fuel savings to retain one-half of the proposed peak service reductions resulting in a net zero budget impact, as recommended in the letter (December 14, 2011) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, entitled "2012 Toronto Transit Commission Final Budgets". (BU20.1al).  The operating position impact associated with this has yet to be determined by the TTC.

263.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Wheel-Trans of $95.207 million gross and $89.882 million net, comprised of the following service:

 264.    That the $2.5 million budget pressure arising from the continuation of service for ambulatory dialysis patients to the end of June 2012 in the 2012 Wheel Trans Operating Budget be offset by increased revenues and an adjusted unaccommodation rate, or efficiencies found within the Wheel Trans Operating Budget.

Toronto Zoo

265.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Zoo of $45.661 million gross and $11.108 million net, comprised of the following services:

266.     The Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo report back on the funding requirements for Giant Pandas as part of the 2013 Budget process.

Yonge-Dundas Square

267.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square of $1.965 million gross and $0.464 million net, comprised of the following services:

RATE SUPPORTED PROGRAM

Toronto Parking Authority

268.     City Council approve the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Toronto Parking Authority of $72.327 million gross and ($56.403) million net, comprised of the following services:

269.     The President of the Toronto Parking Authority develop a sustainable strategy to meet the 2012 net revenue target of ($3.720) million to be achieved through operational efficiencies and / or revenue growth, such as, but not limited to, changes to their current user fee rates as well as any opportunities for expanding on-street parking operations.

 CORPORATE ACCOUNTS

Community Partnership Investment Program:

270.     As recommended in the report  (January 3, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled-Budget Committee Request: Option to Offset Service Reductions to Programming at Community Centres and Student Nutrition Program as a Result of Final 2012 Assessment Growth" (BU21.1aj), the recommended $0.4 million in service adjustment savings within the 2012 CPIP Operating Budget, resulting from the elimination of 58 Student Nutrition Programs from schools across the City be removed.

271.     City Council approve, as amended by Recommendation 270, the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for the Community Partnership and Investment Program of $42.581 million gross and $42.581 million net, comprised of the following services:

272.     City Council reverse the reduction to the Community Partnership and Investment Program Budget Envelope of $1.9 million for Arts and Culture Grants, the funds to be drawn from additional assessment growth revenues.

273.     City Council approve, as amended by Recommendation 272, the budget transfers totaling $42.581 million from the Community Partnership and Investment Program Recommended Operating Budget to the following Programs to reflect the restructuring of the Community Partnership and Investment Program in 2012:

274.     The specific allocation of the respective Community Partnership and Investment Program's services be reported to the respective Standing Committees/Board in early 2012.

275.     City Council extend the scope and time frame of the Mayor's Task Force on Arts and Theatres to work with staff to prepare a report that:

a.         Reviews the interdependencies between the arts sector and City departments and services to ensure that these relationships are clarified and strengthened under a new granting structure and that this structure best serves the interests of the sector, the City and the community well.

b.         Reviews the capacity and resources of Toronto Arts Council (TAC) relative to other granting agencies. This includes financial resources and functional scope, and should consider the reporting relationship and accountability to the City

c.         Reviews the Local Arts Service Organizations (LASO) model in order to understand its impact on arts, economic and social policy objectives. There is increased interest in the model as a potentially effective way to connect communities to programs and benefits.

d.         Reviews existing and potential revenues associated with arts investment and develop recommendations for a more self-sustaining model for arts grant funding.  Innovative funding models adopted in other major cities will be considered and opportunities for revenue generation will be explored.  This review will take into consideration the following:

i.          Examine capital generation potential of the arts. 

ii.         Re-engage the Province and other partners in discussions to innovatively fund the arts.

Capital and Corporate Financing/Non-Program Budget

276.     As recommended in the report  (January 3, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled-Budget Committee Request: Option to Offset Service Reductions to Programming at Community Centres and Student Nutrition Program as a Result of Final 2012 Assessment Growth" (BU21.1aj), the 2012 recommended revenues within the Non-Program Budget for assessment growth be increased by $8.8 million to $50.6 million based on the 2011 assessment roll for the City of Toronto provided by MPAC in December 2011.

277.     As recommended in the report (January 3, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled-Budget Committee Request: Option to Offset Service Reductions to Programming at Community Centres and Student Nutrition Program as a Result of Final 2012 Assessment Growth" (BU21.1aj), the 2012 recommended draw of $83 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve be reduced by $6.0 million to $77.0 million.

278.     City Council approve, as amended by Recommendations 276 and 277,  the 2012 Recommended Operating Budget for Capital and Corporate Financing/Non-Program of $1,372.066 million gross and $165.867 million net, comprised of the following:

279.     Council authorize the continuing use of the approved Voluntary Separation Program for employees who are bargaining unit, non-union exempt and  management staff , on an as-needed basis (BU21.1ah).

280.     Council fund the Voluntary Separation Program (for City divisions) and any subsequent separations including any ancillary payments for vacation and sick leave payouts that are required to effect permanent, sustainable savings for the 2012 budget and beyond from the tax stabilization reserve.

281.     City Council approve the discontinuation of the user fees listed in Appendix 2 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Comprehensive User Fee Review"(BU21.1ag).

282.     City Council approve the transfer of the user fees listed in Appendix 3 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer from Technical Services to the Information and Technology Program.

283.     City Council approve the rationalization / restructuring of user fees as detailed in Appendix 4 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in order to make the City's User Fee Program more efficient, effective, and responsive to current demand for the City's products and services.

284.     City Council approve the technical adjustments detailed in Appendix 5 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to add existing user fees that were inadvertently excluded from the Official Inventory of User Fees, and to correct prices for existing fees.

285.     City Council approve user fees classified as ‘Market-Based’ as detailed in Appendix 6 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for which the user fee pricing strategy will include benchmarking against other organizations providing the same or similar services.

286.     City Council approve the user fees classified as ‘City Policy’ as detailed in Appendix 7 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, as well as an automatic annual inflation adjustment based on the principles established in the City’s User Fee Policy applicable to those fees as indicated in 2012.

287.     City Council approve the user fees classified as ‘Full Cost Recovery’ as detailed in Appendix 8 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, as well as an automatic annual inflation adjustment based on the principles established in the City’s User Fee Policy applicable to those fees as indicated in 2012.

288.     City Council approve the user fee classification for new fees for implementation in 2012, detailed in Appendix 9 of the report (January 4, 2012) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

289.     City Council require that, as the basis for setting user fees going forward, the full cost of user fee services for all Programs and Agencies be determined prior to the commencement of the 2013 Budget process; Programs and Agencies report back during the 2013 Budget process the criteria for waiving fees and the level of subsidy provided to fees that are not recovering full cost.

290.     City Council require that City Programs and Local Boards (referred to as Agency in the report dated January 4, 2012 from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, determine the amount of revenues generated by each user fee service prior to the commencement of the 2013 Budget process.

291.     City Council request the City Manager to undertake a comprehensive review of special events related services, fees and permitting processes, including a strategy to ensure consistent use of the City's civic squares, and report back no later than the 2013 Budget process.

292.     City Council approve standard user fee rates for Exhibition Place, Toronto Centre for the Arts, St. Lawrence Centre, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, the Arena Boards of Management, and Yonge-Dundas Square but delegate authority to these Agencies to approve in-year changes to their market-based user fees (listed in Appendix 10 of the report dated January 4, 2012 from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer) without requiring Council approval prior to the fee changes coming into effect.

293.     City Council request the City Manager to develop a corporate strategy for online payments or telephone self-service options that is consistent with the User Fee Policy and the City's e-Service vision.

294.     City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and any other Code Chapter or City By-law be amended, as required, to reflect the recommendations of this report.

295.     City Council grant authority to City Staff to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to these recommendations.

296.     City Council approve a decrease of $0.307 million gross and $0 net to the 2011 Toronto Public Health's Operating Budget to reflect confirmed funding from various Provincial ministries and external sources which are less than initially approved by Council on February 23 and 24, 2011, as recommended in the report . (December 9, 2011) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Operating Variance Report for the Nine-month Period Ended September 30, 2011" (BU21.1ag)

297.     City Council approve the in-year budget adjustments detailed in Appendix D to amend the 2011 Approved Operating Budget between Programs with no impact to the 2011 Approved Net Operating Budget.