Item - 2024.EX11.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 6 and 7, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 30, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 6 and 7, 2024.
EX11.4 - Donation from Private Giving Foundation to City of Toronto’s Robertson House Emergency Shelter
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 6 and 7, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to accept the donation of $92,675.88 from Private Giving Foundation for the City of Toronto.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with Private Giving Foundation or their designate, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to allocate and disburse the donated amount to Robertson House Portfolio.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-242231.pdf
EX11.4 - Donation from Private Giving Foundation to City of Toronto’s Robertson House Emergency Shelter
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to accept the donation of $92,675.88 from Private Giving Foundation for the City of Toronto.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with Private Giving Foundation or their designate, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, or their designate, to allocate and disburse the donated amount to Robertson House Portfolio.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks approval from City Council to accept a donation from Private Giving Foundation in the amount of $92,675.88. The donation has been made to Toronto Shelter and Support Services’ Robertson House emergency shelter. Robertson House offers emergency shelter to women and their children experiencing homelessness.
The donation will be used as an opportunity to enhance the programming area of Robertson House. A welcoming, client-centred space for children’s programming helps to improve social, health and recreational outcomes of vulnerable families staying in the shelter program.
The value of this offer exceeds the $50,000 threshold for donation acceptance under the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. As a result, City Council approval is required to accept this donation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-242231.pdf