That the following actions be taken with respect to the review of City of London services for potential reductions and eliminations:
a) the staff report dated July 29, 2019 detailing the cost savings and avoidance initiatives ongoing and recently undertaken by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and
b) the following specific areas BE CONSIDERED for further review for potential service reductions and eliminations:
i) the Downtown and Industrial CIPs, with consideration for a reduced level of subsidy;
ii) Information Technology, with a report back with a summary of past initiatives and potential future review tools;
iii) opportunities for a phased-in Tourism London funding reduction from the municipal levy, in light of new funding transferred to Tourism London from the Municipal Accommodation Tax; and
iv) a review of reserve funds with uncommitted balances, (excluding capital asset renewal/replacement funds, and capital asset growth funds) for an analysis of funding contributions to those funds where the annual contributions from the tax levy may be scaled back;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a communication dated July 25, 2019 and a verbal delegation from C. Butler, and a communication dated July 25, 2019 from W. H. Brock with respect to this matter.