1. 1 The Structural Deficit in the History of the Amalgamated City

2. 2 Address the question of: The structural deficit in the history of the Amalgamated CityThe structural deficit in the history of the Amalgamated City The challenges and progress over the past 4 terms of CouncilThe challenges and progress over the past 4 terms of Council 1998 – 20001998 – 2000 2001 – 20032001 – 2003 2004 – 20062004 – 2006 2007 – 20102007 – 2010 What is next in order to achieve long-term financial sustainability for the City of Toronto? What is next in order to achieve long-term financial sustainability for the City of Toronto? Agenda

3. Last 4 Terms of Council 1998 – 2000 Organizational, financial, programs restructured to effect integration of 7 municipalities into 1 Implement provincially downloaded programs and services No property tax increase for 3 years 2001 – 2003 Improve transparency and accountability of City of Toronto government Improve capital and operating budget processes 2004 – 2006 Inter – governmental efforts with federal and provincial governments resulting in GST Rebate, Gas Tax Revenues and City of Toronto Act 2007 – 2010 Independent Fiscal Review Panel Report Implemented 2 new taxes Provincial commitment to upload municipal costs of some social service programs Structural Deficit

4. 4 What is Required to Achieve Financial Sustainability? Match the service with the appropriate funding tools, and at the same time, achieve policy and service objectives set by the Mayor and Council

5. 5 1.Rate Supported Services of Water and Solid Waste  Solid Waste Collection & Recycling  Water and Wastewater 2.Emergency Services  Police  Fire  EMS City Services at Work

6. 6 3. Core Municipal Services which Contribute to Quality of Life  Roads  Sidewalks  Parks and Recreation  Arts, Culture and Heritage  Bylaw Enforcement and Inspections  Planning and Development  Building Permits  Licensing  Tourism and Promotion City Services at Work (Continued)

7. 7 4. Cost - Shared Programs Important to Quality of Life  Homes for the Ages  Child Care  Public Health  Community Support 5. Cost – Shared Programs in the Process of Being Uploaded  Social Assistance  Hostels City Services at Work (Continued)

8. 8 6. Major Structural and Funding Changes Required For:  TTC  Work with Provincial government to upload funding and delivery to Metrolinx  Economic Development  Work with regional elected leaders to create a GTA – wide Economic Development Structure  Social Housing  Work with provincial government to upload funding of social housing City Services at Work (Continued)

9. 9 Where Staffing Has Been Cut and Added

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11. 11 QUESTIONS??