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Report Number: BYL 02-24 Date: October 7, 2024
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program
-File: L-2220-001-24
Recommendation:
1.That parking tickets issued between Monday, November 25, 2024 through Wednesday,
December 18, 2024 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program;
2.That the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program be implemented from November 25, 2024through December 18, 2024; and
3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions
as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the 2024 Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program which the City has operated since 2009. The Toys for
TicketsIFood 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.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to
the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe & Healthy
Community.
Financial Implications: The lost revenue associated with the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program in 2023 was $1,181.00. It is estimated the amount will range from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 for 2024.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the 2024 Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program which the City has operated since 2009. 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.
BYL 02-24 October 7, 2024
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Participation from the community is always generous and enthusiastic. In 2023, the Toys For Tickets/Food for Fines program brought in approximately $1,343.00 in donations, as compared to
the $1,181.00 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.
Attachment: None.
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Jason Litoborski, CPSO Paul Bigioni Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer
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