Item - 2014.AH8.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Affordable Housing Committee on May 15, 2014 and was adopted without amendment.
AH8.2 - New Transitional Housing for Young Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Affordable Housing Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that:
1. City Council approve up to $0.850 million in financial assistance for the capital repairs of a Toronto Community Housing property to provide transitional housing for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking from the Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104).
2. City Council authorize the City to enter into a funding agreement with Toronto Community Housing or such other associated parties as the City deems appropriate, for the delivery and administration of the capital repair funding being provided from the City's Homeless Initiative Reserve Fund (XR1104), on terms and conditions determined by the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to execute the funding agreement and any other agreements or documents required to give effect to the foregoing.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute any documents required to register security for the capital repair funding and to postpone, confirm the status of, and discharge the security when and if necessary.
5. City Council approve a one-time increase in the 2014 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $0.850 million gross $0 net to provide funding for this initiative.
Origin
Summary
On October 29, 2013, the Affordable Housing Committee requested staff investigate and report on creating a housing pilot project for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. This report responds to that request and recommends a course of action.
Over the past six months staff have worked with Toronto Community Housing and identified a vacant TCH building suitable for housing five to six young women who are transitioning from homelessness and are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Toronto Community Housing has also identified an established charitable service agency in the area to manage and operate the building upon completion of necessary repairs and renovations. Due to fire damage, the building's interior requires complete refurbishment, including electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
Toronto Community Housing has estimated capital costs of up to $0.850 million to undertake and complete the building repairs and renovations. TCH has requested the City’s support in providing the necessary capital funds. Upon completion the building will be leased to the service agency that will be responsible for managing and operating the home. There will be no operating subsidy required from the City.
Recognizing the need to protect the safety and security of future residents, the location of the home and name of the service agency are treated as a confidential matter in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-68993.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ah/comm/communicationfile-47603.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Councillor Pam McConnell
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) May-15-2014
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão (Chair), Michelle Berardinetti, Vincent Crisanti, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri |