April 8, 1998
To:Works and Utilities Committee
From:M.A. Price
Interim Functional Lead for Solid Waste Management
Subject:Charitable Waste Management Grant
Purpose:
To request that the charitable organization the Shrine Circus receive a grant by way of exemption from waste management
fees.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The quantity of material expected to be delivered to our Keele Valley Landfill site from the 1998 Scarborough Shrine
Circus is approximately four tonnes, which represents a potential loss in revenue of $200.00 if an exemption is granted.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the Shrine Circus, a registered charitable organization, be provided with a grant by way of
exemption from waste management fees otherwise payable for waste generated by the Scarborough Shrine Circus.
Council Reference/Background/History:
On January 25 and 26, 1995 Metro Council (now the Toronto Council) adopted Clause No. 9 of Report No. 1 of The
Environment and Public Space Committee recommending that, subject to approval by Council, organizations registered
with Revenue Canada as charities be eligible for grants by way of exemptions from waste management fees otherwise
payable for source separated recyclables and residual waste from a waste diversion program.
Discussion:
We are in receipt of a letter dated March 31, 1998 from the Shrine Circus (attached) requesting an exemption from waste
management fees for waste generated by the 1998 Scarborough Shrine Circus to be held from June 23 to June 28, 1998 at
the Scarborough Town Centre. The Shrine Circus is an annual event that raises funds for Shrine activities in the Toronto
area. The estimated quantity of waste to be generated by this event is four tonnes, with a landfill waste management fee
value of $200.00. It has been confirmed by Revenue Canada that the Shrine Circus is a registered charitable organization
(Registration No. R-0209700-13)
Conclusions:
Charitable organizations similar to the Shrine Circus have received grants by way of exemption of waste management fees.
Based on a review of this request, we recommend that this organization be provided with a grant by way of fee exemption
for waste generated by the 1998 Scarborough Shrine Circus.
Contact Name:
Kevin Vibert
Waste Management Advisor
Works and Emergency Services Department
Phone: (416) 397-0203
Fax: (416) 392-4754
E-Mail: kevin_vibert@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca
Michael A. Price
Interim Functional Lead for Solid Waste Management
Barry H. Gutteridge
Commissioner
Works & Emergency Services
