OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD

COMMISSION DE SERVICES POLICIERS D’OTTAWA

 

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REPORT

RAPPORT

 

DATE                              19 July 2011

 

TO/DEST.                        Chair and Members of the Ottawa Police Services Board

 

FROM/EXP.                    Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board

 

SUBJECT/OBJET           OTTAWA POLICE GALA -

                                         FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF THE OTTAWA MISSION

                                        

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the purchase of a table at the Second Annual Ottawa Police Gala being held on October 29, 2011 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, at a cost of $1,250.

 

BACKGROUND

 

Attached as Annex A is information about the Second Annual Ottawa Police Gala being held at the Ottawa Convention Centre on October 29, 2011.  The annual fundraising event was introduced in 2010, with proceeds in the amount of $50,000 going to support Project S.T.E.P. 

 

This year’s Gala is in support of the Ottawa Mission, a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, shelter and programs to assist those suffering from addictions, mental health issues, joblessness and poverty in Ottawa.  The cost of a table for ten people is $1,250. 

 

BOARD POLICY

 

The Board’s Discretionary Fund Policy sets out four categories for priority funding, one of which is Community Relations through Involvement with Police-Related Organizations.  This category of funding is intended to enable the Board to purchase tickets or contribute donations to fundraising events.  The attendance and participation of Board members at fundraising events for organizations whose work supports the vision and mission of the Ottawa Police Service serves to demonstrate the Board’s support, goodwill and community involvement.  The Ottawa Police Gala in support of the Ottawa Mission meets the policy criteria.

 

CONSULTATION

 

Not applicable.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

 

Discretionary funds in the amount of $30,000 have been included in the Board’s 2011 budget.  Of this amount, $17,000 is pre-committed or earmarked - $10,000 for the Street Ambassador Program and $7,000 for the Police Association scholarship fund - leaving $13,000 for all other requests.  There are sufficient funds remaining in the budget to meet this request.

 

 

 

(original signed by)

 

W. Fedec

 

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