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Report Number: BYL 05-22
Date: September 6, 2022
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Return of Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program
- File: L-2220-001-22
Recommendation:
1. That parking tickets issued between Monday, November 28 through Wednesday,
December 21, 2022 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 28
through December 21, 2022; 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 operated for 11 years in
the City prior to being paused during the COVID-19 pandemic due to health and safety concerns.
Providing the program this year will be a welcome return to supporting members of the
community in need. 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.
Financial Implications: The lost revenue associated with the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines
program in 2018 was $850.00. Based on increases to parking fines, it is estimated the amount will
range from $2,000.00 to $3,000.00 for 2022.
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. In 2018, the Toys For
Tickets/Food for Fines program brought in approximately $1,050.00 in donations, as compared to
the $850.00 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.
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BYL 05-22 September 6, 2022
Subject: Return of Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program Page 2
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Kimberly Thompson Paul Bigioni
Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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