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Report to Council
Report Number: BYL 07-23
Date: October 23, 2023
From: Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Subject: Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program
-File: L-2100
Recommendation:
1.That Council authorize staff to implement the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program from
November 27 through December 20, 2023;
2.That parking tickets issued between Monday, November 27 through Wednesday,
December 20, 2023 be eligible for the Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program; 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 the second year post COVID to support 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 2022 was $695.00. It is anticipated that for the 2023 program, the loss in revenue may
be $1,000.00. This is due to more people being comfortable with donating items with the decrease
in COVID cases.
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 2022, the Toys For
Tickets/Food for Fines program brought in approximately $832.00 in donations, as compared to
the $695.00 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 07-23 October 23, 2023
Subject: Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines Holiday Parking Fine Program Page 2
Attachment:
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Jason Litoborski, CPSO Paul Bigioni
Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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