1. That the Board receive this report in accordance with Police Services Board Policy #02-01.

In 2006, York Regional Police received $2,500 in cash donations and $10,600 in non-cash donations for total donations of $13,100. As per the Board policy, the Chief is required to obtain prior Board approval for donations over $5,000 and the Chief must approve donations under $5,000. This was adhered to in 2006.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

In 2006, $2,500 in cash donations and $10,600 in non-cash donations for a total of $13,100 were received. The monies received were deposited into the donations revenue account.

BACKGROUND:

The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board Policy #02-01 in relation to Public Donations requires the submission of an annual report outlining donations received by York Regional Police.

The York Regional Police Solicitations and Donations Procedure requires that all proposals for donations to York Regional Police be documented on a Solicitation & Donation Information Form (YRP 360). The policy also specifies that York Regional Police shall not receive public donations less than $5,000 without prior approval from the Chief of Police or designate and donations over $5,000 require prior Board approval.

During 2006, two cash donations totaling $2,500 and two non-cash donations with a total estimated value of $10,600 were received by York Regional Police. Approval was received from the Police Services Board for the donation that exceeded $5,000 from Volkswagen Canadian Inc. at the May 31, 2006 meeting, and prior approval from the Chief was received for all donations less than $5,000.

The following chart highlights the donations received by York Regional Police in 2006.