Item - 2016.CD13.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 23, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
CD13.17 - 2016 - 2018 Enhanced Federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to amend the 2014 contribution agreement with Service Canada or related entity for up to $8,648,194 in funding over a two-year period under an enhancement of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, or any new federal homelessness funding program, effective April 1, 2016.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94166.pdf
CD13.17 - 2016 - 2018 Enhanced Federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Allocations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to amend the 2014 contribution agreement with Service Canada or related entity for up to $8,648,194 in funding over a two-year period under an enhancement of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, or any new federal homelessness funding program, effective April 1, 2016.
Origin
Summary
The federal government has announced an enhancement to the existing Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) for two years from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018. This report seeks authorization for the General Manager, Shelter Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), to enter into and administer the amending agreement with the federal government.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94166.pdf