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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBYL 01-18C4 obi PICKERING Report to Executive Committee Report Number: BYL 01-18 Date: September 11, 2018 From: Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Subject: 10th Annual Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines 2018 - File: L-2220-001-18 Recommendation: 1. That parking tickets issued between December 1 through 21, 2018 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program; 2. That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from December 1 through December 21, 2018; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary,actions as indicated in this report. 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 an Accessible 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 program in 2017 was $1,151.00. A similar amount of lost revenue is anticipated for 2018. 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. Participation from the community is always generous and enthusiastic. Last year's Toys For Tickets/Food for Fines program brought in approximately $1,500.00 in donations, as compared to the $1,151.00 in lost fine revenue: 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 01-18 September 11, 2018 Subject: 10th Annual Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines 2018 Page 2 Prepared By: Kimberly Thompson ApprEndorsed By: Paul Bigi Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services Director, KT:kt Recommended for the consideration of Pickering Ci4ouncil Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.. . Chief Administrative Officer CORP0227-07/01 revised Services & City Solicitor