Item - 2023.EX1.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 14, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on December 6, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 14, 2022.
EX1.9 - Donation from Spin Master LTD. to City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 14 and 15, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept an in-kind donation from Spin Master LTD., valued at $61,000 for the City of Toronto.
2. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships, or designate, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with the Spin Master LTD., on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Partnerships and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships, or designate, to allocate and disburse the donated items to the City's Investing in Families program, youth hosted events, as well as newcomer serving agencies.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-230333.pdf
(December 6, 2022) Letter from Mayor John Tory on Donation from SpinMaster LTD. to City of Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-230345.pdf
EX1.9 - Donation from Spin Master LTD. to City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept an in-kind donation from Spin Master LTD., valued at $61,000 for the City of Toronto.
2. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships, or her designate, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with the Spin Master LTD., on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Strategic Partnerships and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships, or her designate, to allocate and disburse the donated items to the City's Investing in Families program, youth hosted events, as well as newcomer serving agencies.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks approval from City Council to accept an in-kind donation from Spin Master LTD. for 4,988 units of toys with an estimated value of $61,000. The toys will help support vulnerable communities throughout the City, with a focus on the City's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIA).
The estimated value of this offer exceeds the $50,000 threshold for donation acceptance under the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. As a result, City Council approval is required to accept this donation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-230333.pdf
(December 6, 2022) Letter from Mayor John Tory on Donation from SpinMaster LTD. to City of Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-230345.pdf