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Fourth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1918

Summary: A summary of work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1918. Work included studies of city institutions, community studies, working with other cities, and issuing bulletins. The need for education reform and continuity in city government is discussed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

How Civic Expenditures In Toronto May Be Reduced? Story No. 1

Year: 1936

Summary: The city budget should be balanced by reduced expenditure and not increased taxes, with unemployment payments bearing a heavy burden on the budget.

The Provincial Assessment Act Story No. 1

Year: 1918

Summary: Discusses the implementation of a new assessment system that separates land value from building value in the assessment and the problems with interpretation and administration of the law that are not uniform.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Thirty-First Annual Report

Year: 1945

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1945. Topics of importance include planning and urban sprawl, administrative departmentalization, the role of city council, post-war society, the ward system, and the civic budget. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

The Provincial Assessment Act

Year: 1918

Summary: Compares differences between municipalities in tax assessment appeals. Discusses the need for well-paid tax assessors who are able to accurately and efficiently assess property taxes.

Second Open Letter Of The Toronto Civic Budget Estimates For 1934

Year: 1934

Summary: An open letter to the citizens and taxpayers of Toronto, outlining the fact that large deficits in light of the Great Depression are not presented to their full extent. Highlights some major issues in the budget including some major upcoming capital expenditures.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1946

Year: 1946

Summary: Provides estimated expenditures for the 1946 civic budget analyzed by the cost of main function to be met out by taxation. Notes an increase on charity and welfare spending. Suggests that Torontonians can do their part to cut costs by keeping the city clean.

Need Election Talk Be Just Talks?

Year: 1945

Summary: Highlights issues in upcoming elections. Encourages the city increase the amount of voters by increasing the importance of the electoral body in the conduct of city affairs. Suggests that longer terms may bring better quality candidates and promote continuity of policy.

The City Estimates For 1917: Planned For An Expenditure Of $19,242,583.23

Year: 1917

Summary: Pie chart representing planned city expenditure out of taxation for 1917. Advocates voter turnout and citizen engagement.

Open Letter Re Voting

Year: 1928

Summary: The Bureau suggests that low voter turnout could be improved by advancing all of the ideas about elections - longer terms, change of system, and the abolition of wards.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-Sixth Annual Report

Year: 1940

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1940. The effects of WWII on the city are highlighted. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

The Eleventh Annual Meeting Of The Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1925

Summary: An invitation to the Bureau of Municipal Research's eleventh annual meeting

There Are Four Certain Ways Of Getting A Municipality Into Financial Difficulties

Year: 1918

Summary: Four conditions for municipal financial difficulties: overestimating revenue; underestimating expenditures; charging to capital account what should be paid from current revenues; and operating revenue producing departments at a loss.

Thirteenth Annual Report Of The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research

Year: 1927

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1927. Work included public addresses, and a campaign to increase voters. The Bureau also suggested cutting the size of city council and the board of education. The city council and civic service appointments are outlined. Bureau publications are listed. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at end.

Is The Income Tax As We Know It In Toronto...?

Year: 1918

Summary: Charts the rate of increase in property and business assessment and assessment of incomes, from 1909-1918.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1922 (Continued)

Year: 1922

Summary: Analysis of tax burden per capita and the proportion dedicated to education vs. other expenditure.

The Credit Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Outlines statistics related to Toronto's financial history from 1922-1932.

The 1928 City Budget Story No. 1

Year: 1928

Summary: Outlines city budget expenditures for 1928. Highlights possible new assessment criteria, and what this might do to taxation rates per household. Argues that proposed changes to the tax basis must be studied carefully before they are implemented.

In A Discussion Of Civic Credit

Year: 1935

Summary: Highlights the fact that high direct unemployment relief payments are risking Toronto's good credit record. Suggests that those receiving unemployment relief be investigated or required to re-register, in order to determine that all those receiving relief are in fact eligible for it.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-Seventh Annual Report

Year: 1941

Summary: A summary of the the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1941. Topics of importance include the electoral system, civic budget and administration. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research: Eight Years Of Service To The Community

Year: 1921

Summary: Reflection on 8 years of work, members, major recommendations made

Directory Of The Metropolitan And City Government 1964

Year: 1964

Summary: A reference guide listing the contact information for the mayor, city council, and various municipal boards and services. Also lists contact information for metro Toronto and suburban representatives.

Newsletter

Year: 1963

Summary: Internal elections report; Bureau invited to submit to taxation committee.

The City Of Toronto As A Buyer

Year: 1921

Summary: Tabulated comparison of prices paid by the city of Toronto and related bodies for supplies in common use. Suggests concentration of purchasing efforts applied through a centralized price-getting authority in co-operation with departmental ordering agents.

The 1931 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No. 1

Year: 1931

Summary: Outlines the annual estimated net revenue and expenditure in the city of Toronto as detailed in the 1931 budget.

Bureau Of Municipal Research Twenty-Eighth Annual Report

Year: 1942

Summary: A summary of the work done by the Bureau of Municipal Research for the year ending 1942. Topics of importance include the war effort, tax accounting methods, snow removal methods, departmental co-ordination, and city planning and budget. Bureau expenditures and subscribers at the end.

City Of Toronto Budget Story No.2

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines the issues of budget management in light of city debt.

City Of Toronto 1938 Budget Story No.3

Year: 1938

Summary: Outlines city budget figures for 1938. Suggests a detailed administrative survey be made of all city departments and that a long term capital expenditures budget be established. Further goes on to note that the cost of government is on the rise, however costs in Health and Sanitation and general welfare are on the decline.

Notice Of The Retirement Of Dr. Horace L. Brittain As Managing Director And Secretary

Year: 1947

Summary: Notice of the retirement of Dr. Horace L. Brittain as managing director and secretary. Mr. Hardy is his replacement.

Every Little Bond Has Debt Charges Of Its Own

Year: 1916

Summary: Charts the growth in debt charges vs. population growth, revealing the increased financial burden on individuals. Bond issues are linked to debt charges and the city's income.

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