RE: Changes to the…

ERO number

019-8371

Comment ID

99168

Commenting on behalf of

City of Toronto

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RE: Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 to Enhance Municipalities’ Ability to Invest in Housing Enabling Infrastructure (ERO 019-8371)

On behalf of the City of Toronto, we are pleased to submit the City’s comments and recommended revisions to the changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA,1997). At its meeting of May 9, 2024, Planning and Housing Committee considered the staff report including attachments 1 to 4 which address the feedback being requested through the various ERO postings. Enclosed attachments contain key recommendations and detailed comments on the DCA, 1997.

Toronto City Council will consider the staff report and attachments 1 to 4 on May 22-24, 2024. Staff will forward to the Province Council’s comments raised and written communications from interested parties during the consideration of the enclosed report.

Should you have any questions regarding the City’s submission or would like to arrange a meeting with City staff, please contact me directly or Shirley Siu, Senior Financial Analyst, Finance & Treasury Services (416-397-4205).

Sincerely,

Kerri A. Voumvakis
Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director
City Planning Division

Attachments:
1. Staff report regarding City comments on the Development Charges Act
2. Attachments 1 & 4 to the staff report contain detailed comments on the Development Charges Act.