- Per Diems & Service Fees
- As a service unit, the BSF is obligated to recover costs associated with the procurement, husbandry and care of animals used for research at U of T.
- A proposed new BSF fee structure was discussed in 2019. It was based on the NIH Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual for Animal Research Facilities Manual, and cost-accounting in accordance with Canada’s Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide. It confirmed that an increase in fees was needed, in order to sustain BSF operations and continue to improve services.
- New BSF fees were planned for implementation for May 1, 2019 but due to SIF project it was put on hold. Subsequently UTSC and UTM initiated restructure of their fees and upon discussion a harmonized approach from all 3 FAS sites was decided.
- Plans were to implement new fee structures for May 1, 2021 with discussions between May-Dec 2020 however due to COVID-19 again, this was put on hold. Due to major impact on research and restart, it has not been revisited since however, discussions will resume and new cost analysis to begin. BSF User Group meetings will resume to discuss findings and proposed changes to our structure fees.
- Business Officer & Admin Assistant replacement
- Stephanie Melo has left the BSF for other opportunities.
- The BSF welcomes Michelle Cadman return to the BSF.
- CCAC Visit – Mar 23 & 24, 2021
- Virtual review of animal care program and related documents.
- Planned virtual tour in September 2021