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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBYL 01-15 C` 00 Report to = Executive Committee PICKERIN Report Number: BYL 01-15 Date: November 9, 2015 From: Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor • Subject: 7th Annual Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines 2015 - File: L-2220-004-15 Recommendation: 1. That parking tickets issued between December 1 through 18, 2015 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program; and 2. That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from December 1 through December 18, 2015. Executive Summary: The Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program accepts toys or groceries in lieu of payment for parking tickets. Toy or food donations must be dropped off to City Hall, and a receipt must be presented to confirm that the value of the donation equals or exceeds the fine. Tickets for parking in a Disabled Parking Space are not eligible for the program. This program promotes community engagement and supports families in need. Financial Implications: The lost revenue associated with the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines in 2014 was $1,288.00. Similar lost revenue is anticipated for 2015. Discussion: The first Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program was offered by the City of Pickering in 2009. Since that time, it has been a tremendous success, supporting families in need and promoting the spirit of the holiday season. The program has received extensive media coverage at both the national and local level, as well as through social media. This year's program will continue to benefit families in need by sharing donations with the Durham Regional Police Service Food and Toy Drive, and the Pickering Fire Services Food and Toy Drive. BYL 01-15 November 9, 2015 Subject: 7th Annual Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines 2015 Page 2 Y Prepared By: B Pre p Ap rov-d/Endorsed By: . Kimberly Thompson Paul Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Direc or, '•rp•rate Services & City Services Solici,.or KT:ks Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council 619/ /% /4( z© S Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer • • CORP0227-07/01 revised