Item - 2016.CD11.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 3, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on April 13, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 3, 2016.
CD11.5 - Bridges to Housing Funding Allocation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and/or designate to:
a. enter into a new two-year service agreement with the Inner City Family Health Team to provide behavioural and occupational therapy, counselling and other community based rehabilitation to clients participating in the Bridges to Housing project. The maximum amount of the agreement shall not exceed $260,000; and
b. enter into a new two-year service agreement with Community Living Toronto to provide staffing and the appropriate administrative support to the Bridges to Housing project. The maximum amount of the agreement shall not exceed $138,080.
2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into a service agreement and/or related agreement(s), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of Community and Social Services or related entity necessary for receipt of funding over a two year period for the Bridges to Housing Project.
3. City Council amend the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $484,868 gross, $0 net, with a complement increase of 2 temporary full-time equivalents, to allow for the receipt and allocation of the Provincial funding dedicated to the Bridges to Housing project.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91671.pdf
CD11.5 - Bridges to Housing Funding Allocation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and/or his designate to:
a. enter into a new two-year service agreement with the Inner City Family Health Team to provide behavioural and occupational therapy, counselling and other community based rehabilitation to clients participating in the Bridges to Housing project. The maximum amount of the agreement shall not exceed $260,000; and
b. enter into a new two-year service agreement with Community Living Toronto to provide staffing and the appropriate administrative support to the Bridges to Housing project. The maximum amount of the agreement shall not exceed $138,080.
2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into a service agreement and/or related agreement(s), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of Community and Social Services or related entity necessary for receipt of funding over a two year period for the Bridges to Housing Project.
3. City Council amend the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $484,868 gross, $0 net, with a complement increase of 2 temporary full-time equivalents (FTE), to allow for the receipt and allocation of the Provincial funding dedicated to the Bridges to Housing project.
Origin
Summary
Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), along with a select group of partnering agencies, have received approval for Provincial funding by the Ministry Community and Social Services under its Developmental Services Housing Task Force.
The City has been approved a total of $964,736 over a twenty four month period, to be used for the Bridges to Housing project. This project will provide housing with supports to 25 homeless individuals with developmental disabilities.
This report seeks City Council approval to enter into agreements and adjust the 2016 Approved Operating Budget for SSHA by an increase of $484,868 gross and zero net, and a complement increase of 2 temporary Counsellors.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91671.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into a service agreement and/or related agreement(s), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Ministry of Community and Social Services or related entity necessary for receipt of funding over a two year period for the Bridges to Housing Project.