General Government Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 41 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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GG26.26adopted
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into two (2) non-competitive contracts for proprietary parts and services for specialized laboratory instruments with Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc., and Waters Limited for the Toronto Water Laboratory. Both contracts will have a three (3) year contract period. The total amount for both contracts is $236,650 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($240,815 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). Toronto Water uses specialized laboratory instruments to conduct critical analyses of the city's drinking water and wastewater. These contracts help ensure that the necessary preventive maintenance is performed and that the instrumentation systems remain operational, which is essential for managing risks and meeting regulatory standards. A non-competitive procurement is required for both Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc. and Waters Limited as they use proprietary technology in their specialized laboratory instrumentation. The technology and required parts and service are available exclusively from each supplier as sole manufacturers and distributors. Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where both Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc. and Waters Limited and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurements and the selected suppliers, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195- Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Officer's authority of the cumulative five (5)-year commitment, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 - Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into non-competitive agreements with the suppliers listed below, for the supply and delivery of proprietary parts and maintenance services for specialized laboratory instrumentation for a three (3) year period from date of award, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc., with the maximum contract price of $81,853 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($83,294 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Waters Limited with the maximum contract price of $154,797 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($157,521 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); 2. City Council direct that contracts in Recommendation 1 above, will also be on the condition that the vendors continue to be the manufacturers or are exclusive distributors for the goods and services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into non-competitive agreements with the suppliers listed below, for the supply and delivery of proprietary parts and maintenance services for specialized laboratory instrumentation for a three (3) year period from date of award, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mississauga) Inc., with the maximum contract price of $81,853 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($83,294 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Waters Limited with the maximum contract price of $154,797 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($157,521 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); 2. City Council direct that contracts in Recommendation 1 above, will also be on the condition that the vendors continue to be the manufacturers or are exclusive distributors for the goods and services.
GG26.27adopted
Non-Competitive Procurement with Symphony Talent, LLC, for Skills Assessment Services
The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into a non-competitive agreement with Symphony Talent, LLC, for skills assessment software. Symphony Talent, LLC, was previously awarded Request for Proposal number 3405-16-3013 on January 1, 2020, for a three-year term, plus two one-year renewals, executed in 2023 and 2024. This contract was extended for one year through a non-competitive procurement and expires December 31, 2025. The skill-testing software provided by Symphony Talent, LLC is a critical component of the City's recruitment process, supporting approximately 10,000 candidate assessments annually and ensuring recruitment timelines are maintained. People and Equity is currently leading a capital technology project and working with Technology Services Division to modernize recruitment systems. Vendor demonstrations are ongoing, and a final procurement strategy is expected shortly. A non-competitive procurement with Symphony Talent, LLC is required as a change cannot be made for economic or technical reasons without causing service delivery gaps and recruitment delays. This will ensure operational continuity and mitigate risks during the transition to a new solution. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief People Officer to in accordance with Section 195-7.1(E) of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute a non-competitive contract with Symphony Talent, LLC, commencing from January 1, 2026, for a one (1) year term with an option to extend the contract by one (1) additional one (1) year period for a total potential value of $190,045 net of all taxes and charges ($193,390 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief People Officer.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief People Officer, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief People Officer to in accordance with Section 195-7.1(E) of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute a non-competitive contract with Symphony Talent, LLC, commencing from January 1, 2026, for a one (1) year term with an option to extend the contract by one (1) additional one (1) year period for a total potential value of $190,045 net of all taxes and charges ($193,390 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief People Officer.
GG26.28adopted
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Tennessee Marble Company (TMC) to purchase the necessary marble for the Union Station Great Hall flooring restoration. During the Union Station Revitalization Project (USRP), completed in 2021, only two-thirds of the Great Hall flooring was restored; the remaining one-third was descoped due to budget constraints at the time. This work is now being resumed to address worsening tripping hazards and other safety concerns caused by the unfinished floor, and to ensure its completion in time for Union Station's 100th Year Anniversary Celebration in 2027. The east and west sections of the Great Hall floor were restored with marble from the Tennessee Marble Company quarry, with only the central portion remaining. As a designated National Historic Site with a nationally significant impact on Canadian history, the restoration of Union Station must adhere to the requirements outlined in The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the Guidelines). All work undertaken on the station must comply with the Guidelines and receive prior approval from Parks Canada, the federal authority responsible for administering the Guidelines. The project team has been working collaboratively with Parks Canada to ensure that all historical conservation requirements are met. A key requirement of the Guidelines is that the type of marble used in the original construction of Union Station must be used when repairing or replacing any marble elements. The original rose marble used in the Great Hall flooring is currently available exclusively through Tennessee Marble Company, the same quarry that supplied the marble during the original construction of Union Station. In addition to meeting requirements set out in the Guidelines, Tennessee Marble Company holds exclusive knowledge of the required stone's composition and the specialized cutting techniques required to match the original flooring. This expertise is also essential for maintaining the building's architectural authenticity. This non-competitive contract will be proceeding under the exception related to compatibility, where Tennessee Marble Company and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1E). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195 - Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each supplier under Article 7, Section 195-7.3D of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71-Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Tennessee Marble Company to procure marble supply to be used for the Great Hall flooring restoration project at Toronto Union Station, in the amount of $3,100,415 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,154,982 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and Chief Procurement Officer recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Tennessee Marble Company to procure marble supply to be used for the Great Hall flooring restoration project at Toronto Union Station, in the amount of $3,100,415 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,154,982 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG26.29adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to execute a Revised and Restated Master Services Agreement ("Agreement") with SmartSimple Software Inc., a Canadian supplier, for a three (3) year term with the option to renew for plus two (2) separate optional one (1) year periods for the value of $1,173,706 net of taxes and applicable charges ($1,194,363 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). Revising and restating the Agreement ensures uninterrupted and efficient service delivery of the Toronto Grants, Rebates, and Incentives Portal , a centralized online hub used by non-profit and resident-led organizations to apply for various City grants administered by City of Toronto Divisions including Economic Development and Culture, Housing Secretariat, Environment, Climate and Forestry, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, Social Development, and Toronto Public Health. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to execute a revised and restated Master Services Agreement with SmartSimple Software Inc., a Canadian supplier, commencing from January 1, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with options to extend the contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the value of $1,173,706 net of taxes and applicable charges ($1,194,363 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to execute a revised and restated Master Services Agreement with SmartSimple Software Inc., a Canadian supplier, commencing from January 1, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with options to extend the contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the value of $1,173,706 net of taxes and applicable charges ($1,194,363 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer.
GG26.30adopted
The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the use of proposal and break fee mechanisms in the procurement for Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Section 4. Proposal fees are offered to partially offset the cost of competing in the Request for Proposal procurement process and are paid to each unsuccessful proponent upon confirmation of their compliance with set criteria, including a compliant technical proposal submission ("Proposal Fee"). Break fees are similarly meant to partially offset proponent costs, but they are made when a procurement is cancelled before it is awarded ("Break Fee"). The amount of the Break Fee is pro-rated based on the timing of the cancellation, to reflect the amount of work completed. These mechanisms were previously authorized by Council and used on the procurement for Gardiner Section 2 - Dufferin Street to Strachan Avenue, a Design-Build project that is nearing the end of the construction phase. The City's Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor, Stantec Consulting Ltd., is currently advancing the design of Gardiner Section 4. Based on the current level of design and engineering completed, it is expected that Gardiner Section 4 will be delivered in two parts. Part 1: Grand Magazine to Spadina Avenue and Part 2: Spadina Avenue to York Street. The two-stage procurement for Part 1 and the subject of this report is targeted to begin with a Request for Qualifications in early 2026, followed by the Request for Proposal phase to which the Proposal Fee or Break Fee would apply. It is expected that construction will begin in 2027. The Design-Build delivery method passes construction risk to the contractor and encourages innovative construction methods to achieve the City's goals for the project. This method contributed to the successful delivery of Gardiner Section 2. In order for the City to evaluate the design element of proposals, proponents will be required to do significant design work (up to 60 percent) throughout the Request for Proposal procurement process. Qualified bidders capable of undertaking such projects expect Proposal Fees to partially compensate unsuccessful proponents for the effort expended on their proposal preparation. Similarly, a pro-rated Break Fee would also be expected in the unlikely event that the procurement is cancelled prior to contract award. The up-front cost to the City of such fees is justified by, among other things, the quality of proponents that would be willing to bid on the project, the progression of design through the procurement process and robust participation by proponents, as well as the benefits of shifting the design risk from the City to the successful proponent.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to apply Proposal Fees and Break Fees to the Design-Build procurement for the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project - Section 4 (Part 1), based on the conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 25, 2025) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2025) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council directs that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 25, 2025) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, remain confidential in its entirety, until the procurement processes for all sections of the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project are complete, as it contains commercial and financial information that belongs to the City of Toronto and has monetary value or potential monetary value.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to apply Proposal Fees and Break Fees to the Design-Build procurement for the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project - Section 4 (Part 1), based on the conditions set out in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council directs that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, until the procurement processes for all sections of the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project are complete, as it contains commercial and financial information that belongs to the City of Toronto and has monetary value or potential monetary value.
GG26.31adopted
This report seeks City Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-law to designate a portion of the property owned by 1594342 Ontario Limited and leased to the City and used as the Central Eglinton Community Centre as a Municipal Capital Facility, and to provide an exemption for municipal taxes and education taxes. The Municipal Capital Facility Agreement authorized by the By-law will provide an exemption for unit 203 which is approximately 2,105 square feet at 160 Eglinton Avenue East. This property is eligible to be deemed as a Municipal Capital Facility as it serves as a City community centre.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with 1594342 Ontario Limited the landlord, which leases approximately 2,105 square feet at 160 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 203 (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used as a community centre; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council declare that the municipal capital facility detailed in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City and is for a public use. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with 1594342 Ontario Limited the landlord, which leases approximately 2,105 square feet at 160 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 203 (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used as a community centre; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council declare that the municipal capital facility detailed in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City and is for a public use. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GG26.32adopted
This report seeks City Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-law to designate a portion of the property owned by the City of Toronto and leased to East End Arts Toronto as a Municipal Capital Facility and to provide an exemption for municipal taxes and education taxes. The Municipal Capital Facility Agreement authorized by the By-law will provide an exemption for approximately 1,700 square feet plus ancillary parking at 550 Broadview Avenue. This property is eligible to be deemed as a Municipal Capital Facility as it serves as a City community centre.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with East End Arts Toronto, with whom the City has a lease, for the property known as 550 Broadview Avenue, for approximately 1,700 square feet of space plus ancillary parking (the "Leased Premises") for the purposes of providing a City community centre; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with East End Arts Toronto, with whom the City has a lease, for the property known as 550 Broadview Avenue, for approximately 1,700 square feet of space plus ancillary parking (the "Leased Premises") for the purposes of providing a City community centre; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GG26.33adopted
This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary by-laws to designate portions of two properties leased by the City of Toronto for use as City Councillor's constituency offices as Municipal Capital Facilities and to provide exemptions for municipal taxes and education taxes. The Municipal Capital Facility Agreements authorized by the by-laws will provide tax exemptions for approximately 1,896 square feet in total of combined space. The two properties and their respective square footage are provided below. The two properties are eligible to be deemed as Municipal Capital Facilities as they serve as facilities used by City Councillors. - 622 College Street, Ward 11, 582 square feet - 215 Morrish Road, Ward 25, 1,314 square feet
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council pass by-laws pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the two properties with whom the City has a lease on behalf of the City Councillors (the "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 1,896 square feet of combined space, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used by City Councillors located at: 622 College Street (Ward 11) 215 Morrish Road (Ward 25) b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council pass by-laws pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the two properties with whom the City has a lease on behalf of the City Councillors (the "Leased Premises"), with respect to approximately 1,896 square feet of combined space, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used by City Councillors located at: 622 College Street (Ward 11) 215 Morrish Road (Ward 25) b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GG26.34adopted
Expropriation of Property Interests near Summerhill Station for the Secondary Exit Project - Stage 2
On October 1 and 4, 2021, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for a permanent and temporary easement for part of the properties municipally known as 10 and 20 Scrivener Square (the "Lands"), for the purposes of constructing an exit at Summerhill Subway Station (the "Station") as part of the Fire Ventilation Upgrade Project, of which the Second Exit Project (the "Project") is a component of, the Toronto Transit Commission. On July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for additional easement property interests that were identified by the TTC and were necessary to further facilitate the Project. The permanent and temporary easements from the October 1 and 4, 2021 City Council meeting were restated and incorporated into this report along with the new easements. This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act, Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners," and published in the newspaper. Parties with affected interests in the land had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. No requests were received within the 30-day period, and City Council may now approve the expropriation by this Stage 2 report. If authorized, an Expropriation Plan will be registered, and associated notices served. Statutory Offers of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated properties. The Lands are set out in Appendix A and shown on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix C.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), approve the expropriation of the permanent and temporary easements in part of the properties municipally known as 10 and 20 Scrivener Square as set out in Appendix A (the "Lands") to the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as identified on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix C to the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City, as expropriating authority under the Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, as may be required. 3. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services to prepare, execute and serve Offers of Compensation based on a report appraising the market value of the Lands in accordance with the requirements of the Act. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the property owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), approve the expropriation of the permanent and temporary easements in part of the properties municipally known as 10 and 20 Scrivener Square as set out in Appendix A (the "Lands") and as identified on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix C. 2. City Council authorize the City, as expropriating authority under the Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, as may be required. 3. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services to prepare, execute and serve Offers of Compensation based on a report appraising the market value of the Lands in accordance with the requirements of the Act. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the property owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
GG26.35adopted
George Street Revitalization Project - Progress Update and Project Delivery Model
The George Street Revitalization Project is a signature initiative of the Downtown East Action Plan, defined by its integration of shelter services, a long-term care home, supportive housing with wrap-around services, and a community hub - providing a continuum of care on a single site. In April 2025, City Council approved a two-phased City-delivered approach to procurement and implementation for the George Street Revitalization Project, in alignment with the approved budget. Through value engineering, the City is advancing Phase 1 as a City-led development that delivers key program components while preserving three heritage properties, a semi-detached residence (two units), and a schoolhouse. This report outlines the Construction Manager at Risk delivery model that will be used to ensure Phase 1 of the project is delivered within the approved capital budget and schedule, and seeks the following delegated authorities to enable the Construction Manager at Risk delivery model: 1. execute the Construction Manager at Risk agreement(s) for George Street Revitalization Project implementation, and perform purchase order amendments for the project duration to avoid delays and exposure to market fluctuations; 2. include Construction Manager at Risk Risk and Reward provisions in the construction management agreement(s); and 3. enter into a non-competitive retainer agreement for external legal counsel to support the execution of the construction management agreement(s). The Construction Manager at Risk model is an industry-recognized approach, especially beneficial for complex, multi-phase developments, that provides greater cost certainty before construction begins and enhances owner oversight. Under this model, the competitively procured construction manager assumes financial responsibility for delivering the project within an agreed guaranteed maximum price, thereby shifting a portion of project risk away from the City. Part of the success of the model relies on incorporating real-time market pricing, by tendering trade contracts competitively in sequence prior to the commencement of each phase of the project. The authorities sought in this report would eliminate the need for Council and / or Committee authority for each purchase order amendment tied to a trade contract, allowing timely execution of trade contracts and adjustments necessary to finalize the guaranteed maximum price, and mitigating the risk of delays and exposure to market volatility. Risk and Reward provisions are also a key to the Construction Manager at Risk model and establish performance-based incentives and penalties that align the construction manager's financial interests with the City's objectives for cost control, schedule adherence, and high-quality outcomes. The model is increasingly adopted in the construction industry as a strategy to manage ongoing market fluctuations and volatility following the COVID-19 pandemic, and authorities are being sought to include these provisions in the contract. Staff are also seeking authority to enter into a non-competitive retainer agreement with Blakes for the provision of legal services to support the drafting, negotiation, and execution of necessary construction management agreements for the George Street Revitalization Project. On account of the magnitude, complexity, and time sensitivities of the George Street Revitalization Project, external legal counsel is necessary. Given this is the first City-led Construction Manager at Risk delivered project, unique features, not typically found in City contracts, need to be developed to support the City's objectives and optimize the Construction Manager at Risk model. Blakes also has a long history with the George Street Revitalization Project and can provide precise insights and advice on account of their experience with the complexities and challenges that have, and will continue to, present themselves. It is essential to execute this agreement on an expedited basis to avoid delays and maintain the George Street Revitalization Project schedule.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, to execute any necessary purchase order amendments, once a construction management agreement(s) has been executed after holding an open, competitive procurement process, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 percent of the original commitment, for which Committee or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) for the provision of construction and professional services needed and to carry out any necessary pre-development, pre-construction, construction, renovation or conversion of properties for the development of George Street Revitalization, provided that: a. the purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the timelines of the George Street Revitalization Project; b. the funds are available for the George Street Revitalization Project and funded through the Council approved Capital Budget and Plan; c. the terms and conditions of any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and d. a report summarizing any amendments made under this authority is submitted to the appropriate Committee and / or City Council for information on an annual basis. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer to include Risk and Reward incentive contract provisions in the construction management agreement(s) for the George Street Revitalization Project, provided that the terms and conditions of the construction management agreement(s) enable the implementation of the Construction Manager at Risk delivery model; and that the terms and conditions of the construction management agreement(s) are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in accordance with Section 195-7.1 (P.) of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute a non-competitive retainer agreement with Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP for the provision of legal services to support the drafting, negotiation, and execution of necessary construction management agreement(s) for the George Street Revitalization Project, in the amount of $480,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($488,448 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, to execute any necessary purchase order amendments, once a construction management agreement(s) has been executed after holding an open, competitive procurement process, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 percent of the original commitment, for which Committee or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) for the provision of construction and professional services needed and to carry out any necessary pre-development, pre-construction, construction, renovation or conversion of properties for the development of George Street Revitalization, provided that: a. the purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the timelines of the George Street Revitalization Project; b. the funds are available for the George Street Revitalization Project and funded through the Council approved Capital Budget and Plan; c. the terms and conditions of any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and d. a report summarizing any amendments made under this authority is submitted to the appropriate Committee and / or City Council for information on an annual basis. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer to include Risk and Reward incentive contract provisions in the construction management agreement(s) for the George Street Revitalization Project, provided that the terms and conditions of the construction management agreement(s) enable the implementation of the Construction Manager at Risk delivery model; and that the terms and conditions of the construction management agreement(s) are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in accordance with Section 195-7.1 (P.) of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute a non-competitive retainer agreement with Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP for the provision of legal services to support the drafting, negotiation, and execution of necessary construction management agreement(s) for the George Street Revitalization Project, in the amount of $480,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($488,448 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG26.36adopted
George Weston Recital Hall Renovations at the Meridian Arts Centre
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to negotiate and execute any necessary agreements, including non-competitive agreements exceeding $500,000, for the provision of goods and services including professional and construction services required to deliver renovations to the George Weston Recital Hall at the Meridian Arts Centre (managed by TO Live, an agency of the City), utilizing funds raised for this purpose. This report outlines the procurement authorities required to support these renovations, which are solely and fully funded by private donations fundraised and held by the Toronto Live Foundation. As part of the transition of the planning and delivery of TO Live's 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan from TO Live to Corporate Real Estate Management, a governance framework was developed that ensures the timely continuation of in-flight projects that were initiated by TO Live and are at various stages of implementation. The renovation of George Weston Recital Hall is one such in-flight project. The planning and scope-setting phase for the George Weston Recital Hall renovations are underway and must continue to proceed as currently planned and scheduled, based on the confirmed project budget, in order to conclude this phase in January 2026 and allow construction to begin in July 2026. As the renovations are funded through donations, this work was not included in the capital budget planning process and represents an unexpected addition to the project roster. Its unplanned nature requires that synergies with other necessary repair work within the George Weston Recital Hall must be explored as the work packages are developed and existing site conditions are assessed, enabling a coordinated "touch it once" approach. For example, one component of work to be funded through donations is the replacement of the theater seats in George Weston Recital Hall, which will also present an opportunity to complete any necessary flooring or electrical work beneath the seating. To avoid impacts on already scheduled George Weston Recital Hall programming, all work must be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026. This compressed timeline combined with unplanned nature of the work necessitate flexible procurement authorities to ensure the donated funds are used effectively. The scope of work supported by the donated funds include flooring, foundation, electrical and several cosmetic updates. The procurement approach and accompanying authorities being sought in this report, which allow staff to enter into necessary agreements, including non-competitive, and purchase order amendments that would normally require Committee and / or City Council approval, are necessary to meet the accelerated timeline to complete renovations by October 2026. Expedited project delivery is required to ensure minimal impact on ongoing programming at the George Weston Recital Hall. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A. Non-competitive procurements would proceed under the exception related to cost sharing, where another organization is funding or substantially funding the procurement, and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1K.).
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, and the Chief Procurement Officer, to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements, including non-competitive agreements, with a value exceeding $500,000, and execute any necessary purchase order amendments, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 percent of the original commitment, for which the appropriate Committee and / or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, for the provision of goods and services including professional and construction services required to deliver renovations for the George Weston Recital Hall, provided that: a. the procurement or purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the timelines associated with the donated funds; b. the costs will be fully funded by the donations raised by the Toronto Live Foundation; c. the competitive procurement and non-competitive procurement processes are completed in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and associated policies and procedures; d. the terms and conditions of any such agreements and any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and 2. City Council direct the City Manager to forward a copy of the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, to the Board of Directors of TO Live for their information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, and the Chief Procurement Officer, to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements, including non-competitive agreements, with a value exceeding $500,000, and execute any necessary purchase order amendments, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 percent of the original commitment, for which the appropriate Committee and / or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, for the provision of goods and services including professional and construction services required to deliver renovations for the George Weston Recital Hall, provided that: a. the procurement or purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the timelines associated with the donated funds; b. the costs will be fully funded by the donations raised by the Toronto Live Foundation; c. the competitive procurement and non-competitive procurement processes are completed in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and associated policies and procedures; d. the terms and conditions of any such agreements and any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and 2. City Council direct the City Manager to forward a copy of this report to the Board of Directors of TO Live for their information.
GG26.37adopted
The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority for the City (the "Licensor") to enter into a licence extension and amending agreement (the "New Agreement") for nominal consideration from His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Government and Consumer Services (the "Licensee"), for the continued operation of an air quality monitoring station located at Metro Hall (55 John Street). The New Agreement will: (1) amend the terms of the existing licence agreement (the "Existing Licence"), including the relocation of the air quality monitoring station within Metro Hall; and (2) extend the term of the Existing Licence for an additional period of five years. The New Agreement is necessary to facilitate the relocation of the air quality monitoring station at Metro Hall from the north-east corner of John Street and Wellington Street to the north-east area of the Metro Hall property fronting King Street West. This move will support the relocation of Toronto Fire Station 332 from 260 Adelaide Street West to Metro Hall, while ensuring continued measurement of key air quality contaminants including major components of traffic-related air pollution, identified by the City of Toronto as priorities for air quality improvement initiatives. The air quality monitoring station at Metro Hall is of particular importance because it is the only fixed station in Toronto located at street-level, which is most relevant for human exposure.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a licence extension and amending agreement (the "New Agreement") with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, for the use of an approximately two by two and half metre area within the Metro Hall property at 55 John Street, as generally outlined in Appendix B to the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 21, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and on such other amended terms as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Real Estate Services, to execute the New Agreement, and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Real Estate Services, Corporate Real Estate Management individually to administer and manage the New Agreement, including the provision of any consents, amendments, approvals, waivers, notices (including notice of termination) provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a licence extension and amending agreement (the "New Agreement") with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, for the use of an approximately two by two and half metre area within the Metro Hall property at 55 John Street, as generally outlined in Appendix B, on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A of this report, and on such other amended terms as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Real Estate Services, to execute the New Agreement, and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Real Estate Services, Corporate Real Estate Management individually to administer and manage the New Agreement, including the provision of any consents, amendments, approvals, waivers, notices (including notice of termination) provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
GG26.38adopted
2024 Update on Fire and Life Safety Compliance at the City of Toronto
This report provides the annual status update on fire and life safety compliance at the City of Toronto (the City), as directed by City Council via item AU13.11. The report presents the 2024 compliance rates against the 2018 to 2023 baseline data. The completion and compliance rates have continued to improve since the implementation of the Safety and Compliance team (formerly the Fire and Life Safety Program Office) within Corporate Real Estate Management. Throughout 2024, Corporate Real Estate Management finalized the centralization of all City Divisions into the Safety and Compliance program. Corporate Real Estate Management has made significant progress implementing the Master Fire Program, awarded new competitive procurements for inspections, tested and maintained services, and recruited new staff to enable the hybrid service model. In collaboration with the City of Toronto's Auditor General's Office, staff have confirmed that the requirement to report annually to City Council on compliance levels stemming from AU13.11 has been fulfilled. Since the Auditor General's Office's report in 2017, the City has seen a steady increase in fire and life safety compliance rates, maintaining over 90 percent compliance for the past two years. Given this progress, starting in 2026, staff will report compliance rates internally to all City Divisions, impacted Agencies, Boards, and Corporations, and will provide this information to Councillor Offices upon request. The Auditor General's Office is supportive of this approach.
The General Government Committee: 1. Received the report (November 24, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee receive the report for information.
GG26.39adopted
Occupational Health and Safety Report: End of Year 2024
This report provides information on the status of the City's health and safety system, specifically, performance for 2024 and actions and priorities to address identified hazards. There was a 3.2 percent decrease in the number of lost time injuries in 2024 relative to 2023. There was an 11.8 percent decrease in the number of recurrences and a 9.4 percent decrease in the number of medical aid injuries in 2024 relative to 2023. The overall invoiced costs related to the City's current Workplace Safety and Insurance Board firm number increased from $57.3 million in 2023 to $65.9 million in 2024. This increase in costs was primarily attributed to claims for mental / emotional illnesses or disorders, followed by those attributed to firefighter cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders resulting from exertion, repetition, awkward posture and vibration / jarring.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the End of Year 2024 Occupational Health and Safety Report (November 24, 2025) from the Chief People Officer, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. City Council receive the End of Year 2024 Occupational Health and Safety Report for information.
GG26.40adopted
Community Groups Animation of City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens
The Toronto City Hall podium green roof is a distinctive public space with significant potential for enhanced activation through partnerships with community organizations. Inviting these groups to animate the floral gardens by planting for the Spring 2026 season will foster civic engagement, beautify the space, promote environmental stewardship, and inspire city pride and participation.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to implement a process that would allow community groups, non-profit organizations, and other local stakeholders to maintain, animate, and enhance the City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens commencing for the Spring 2026 Season following city guidelines. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, report back to the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on the implementation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to implement a process that would allow community groups, non-profit organizations, and other local stakeholders to maintain, animate, and enhance the City Hall Podium Rooftop Floral Gardens commencing for the Spring 2026 Season following city guidelines. 2. That the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, report back to the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on the implementation.
GG26.41adopted
Non-Competitive Contract with Axon Enterprise Inc., for Axon Justice Premier Licences
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Axon Enterprise Inc., for Axon Justice Premier licenses to support the Legal Services Division's digital evidence management needs. Axon Enterprise, Inc., a USA-based supplier, is the sole provider of the proprietary cloud-based Justice Premier platform, which is already in use by Toronto Police Services. The platform enables secure receipt, redaction, storage, and disclosure of digital evidence from enforcement agencies such as Toronto Police Services, Ontario Provincial Police, and Toronto Fire Services. The total estimated value of this procurement is $511,020, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($520,014 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This includes an annual licensing cost of $170,340 ($173,338 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for 85 licenses over the initial three-year period. This solution is essential to support the Prosecutions Unit's work to provide defendants with disclosure of all evidence in the prosecution's possession or control that is relevant to the charge, in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms if a charge is being disputed in the Provincial Offence Courts. As the Prosecutions Unit processes charges laid by Toronto Police Services, a streamlined and integrated evidence management system is critical for operation continuity. Toronto Police Services currently utilizes Axon's body cameras, Axon's in car camera systems and Axon's automatic licence plate readers, with all video evidence uploaded to their instance of Axon's Evidence.com. This video evidence must then be provided to the Prosecutions Unit for review, redaction, and disclosure when charges are being disputed. By procuring Justice Premier it will be a streamlined process working with Toronto Police. The system has been tailored and customized to meet all City requirements, and Staff in Technology Services Division have been consulted on this procurement to ensure technical compatibility and security. This integrated approach will create significant time and cost savings by streamlining workflows for evidence review, redaction, and disclosure, while maintaining proper chain of custody and security protocols required for court proceedings. Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This non-competitive procurement will be proceeding under the exception code Section 195-7.1(C), the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1(C)). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195- Purchasing, as the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority for the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The General Government Committee recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc., for Axon Justice Premier licenses for an initial three (3) year period from the date of the award with the option to extend the Contract by an additional two (2) year period in the total amount of $511,020 net of all taxes and charges ($520,014 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc., for Axon Justice Premier licenses for an initial three (3) year period from the date of the award with the option to extend the Contract by an additional two (2) year period in the total amount of $511,020 net of all taxes and charges ($520,014 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor.