Item - 2008.CD17.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 15, 2008 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on July 4, 2008 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 15, 2008.
CD17.4 - Per Diem Rate for Child Care Operators
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 15, 16 and 17, 2008, adopted the following motions:
1. Retroactive to January 1, 2008, base funding rate adjustments be made to eligible licensed child care programs, family resource programs, special needs resourcing services and home child care provider rates, in accordance with City budget guidelines and in a manner that maximizes the available provincial subsidy.
2. Health and safety funding of $1.407 million, included in Children’s Services’ 2008 Approved Capital Budget ($1.0 million funded from debt and $0.407 funded by the Province), be paid to eligible child care operators.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-14389.pdf
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Howard Moscoe - in this his daughter is a part-time child care worker employed by the City of Toronto.
CD17.4 - Per Diem Rate for Child Care Operators
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. Retroactive to January 1, 2008, base funding rate adjustments be made to eligible licensed child care programs, family resource programs, special needs resourcing services and home child care provider rates, in accordance with City budget guidelines and in a manner that maximizes the available provincial subsidy.
2. Health and safety funding of $1.407 million, included in Children’s Services’ 2008 Approved Capital Budget ($1.0 million funded from debt and $0.407 funded by the Province), be paid to eligible child care operators.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks approval to increase base rates payable to eligible child care operators, family resource programs, special needs resourcing services and home child care provider rates in accordance with City budget guidelines. It also seeks approval to make payments to eligible child care operators for approved Health and Safety projects.
Financial Impact
This report will have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in Children’s Services’ 2008 Approved Operating and Capital Budgets.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-14389.pdf