Toronto Parking Authority
The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) is a City board that operates municipal off-street parking facilities and on-street metered parking in the City of Toronto. The TPA manages 19,000 on-street parking spaces and 21,000 off-street parking spaces and provides access to 3,750 bicycles across the City of Toronto. It generates annual gross revenues of over $160 million.
25% of the net income generated TPA is retained by the TPA to fund its capital development program and the remaining 75% is transferred to the City of Toronto.
The TPA is governed by Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 179, Parking Authority.
Board Responsibilities
The board is responsible for supervising the TPA's business and affairs, including overseeing the implementation of corporate strategy by management and the investment of capital reserves.
Board composition
The Toronto Parking Authority is composed of:
- 2 members of Council
- 5 public members
Term of Office
The term of office for public members is four years. Public appointees serve until successors are appointed.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for appointment to the board, public members must meet the eligibility requirements in the City's Public Appointments Policy including:
- Must be a resident of the city of Toronto;
- Must be at least 18 years old;
- Cannot be a spouse, partner, child or parent of a Member of Toronto City Council;
- Cannot be a City employee or an employee of a City agency or corporation.
Qualifications
Public members appointed to the TPA Board should collectively demonstrate a range of qualifications including:
- previous board governance experience
- a sound financial and administrative background, including experience in real estate joint ventures
- a sound background in human resources and union-related matters
- a clear understanding of land use and transportation planning
- an understanding of commercial enterprises, including marketing and advertising
- understanding of public service objectives and operations
- commercial sensitivity and acumen
Chair and Vice Chair
City Council appoints the board's chair, and the board elects a vice chair from among its members.
Meeting & Time Commitment
The board meets monthly or at the chair's request. Meetings are held at City Hall during weekday hours and are open to the public. The board may also form committees which meet separately from the board. The meeting schedule, agendas, and reports are available online.
Remuneration
The chair receives an annual retainer of $10,000. Public board members receive $500 for attending board or committee meetings to a maximum of $7,500 per year.
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Information
Contact Information
City Clerk's Office
12th floor, West Tower, City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
email: appoint@toronto.ca
phone: 416-397-0088