Item - 2012.PE16.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on October 15, 2012. The Parks and Environment Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
PE16.2 - Community Fundraising for Park Enhancements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Parks and Environment Committee deferred consideration of the item until January 29, 2013 and directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report at that time on:
1. updates to the Parks and Recreation and the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation website to enhance the fundraising capacity of both, including fundraising programs in other jurisdictions, such as Seattle's Yellow Swings Program;
2. the implementation of the Community Fundraising Guide;
3. the status update on the new on-line donation and volunteer management software;
4. ways to increase access for 'Friends of' groups for special community events in Toronto parks;
5. submitting a list of all 'Friends' groups that are on the City's website; and
6. the resources required to:
a. leverage Sections 37, 42 and 45 funds so that projects roll out on a timely basis in 2013 and 2014;
b. include supervisory staff and levels needed to meet increased demand;
c. support elasticity needs for selection of suppliers, notably review of sole source strategies; and
d. support elasticity on the use of just-in-time purchasing policy for immediate project needs.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to the Parks and Environment Committee's request that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation report back on opportunities that enable communities to suggest ideas and fundraise for park enhancement projects and to report on guidelines for the fundraising activities undertaken by community groups in support of park enhancement projects.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-50636.pdf
Communications
(September 14, 2012) E-mail from David Arnold, Guildwood Village Community Association (PE.Main.16.2.2)
(October 11, 2012) Letter from David Harvey, Director, Toronto Park People (PE.New.16.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/comm/communicationfile-32319.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Sarah Doucette, Ward 13, Parkdale - High Park
Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 43, Scarborough East
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until the January 29, 2013 meeting of the Parks and Environment Committee and directed staff to report at that time on:
1. Updates to the Parks & Recreation and the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation website, to enhance the fundraising capacity of both, including fundraising programs in other jurisdictions such as Seattle's Yellow Swings Programs.
2. Report on the implementation of the Community Fundraising Guide.
3. Status update on the new on-line donation and volunteer management software.
That motion 1 by Councillor Berardinetti be amended by adding the following:
4. ways to increase access for 'Friends of' groups for special community events in Toronto parks; and
5. a list of all 'Friends' groups that are on the City's website.
That motions 1 and 2 by Councillor Berardinetti be further amended by adding the following:
6. That the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to report on the resources required to:
a. leverage Section 37, Section 42 and and Section 45 funds so that projects roll out on a timely basis in 2013 and 2014.
b. include supervisory staff and levels needed to meet increased demand;
c. support elasticity needs for selection of suppliers, notably review of sole source strategies; and
d. support elasticity on the use of just in time purchasing policy for immediate project needs.