December 2, 1998

To:City of Toronto Budget Committee

From:City Clerk

Subject:CITY'S DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES - CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Recommendations:

The Committee:

1.acknowledged the additional financial pressures outlined in the report (October 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, addressed to the Children and Youth Action Committee, and requested the Budget Committee to consider these pressures in the context of the Children's Services Division Budget.

2.reminded the Budget Committee of the draft Toronto Children's Charter released on November 20, 1998.

3.requested that the article in the Toronto Star on November 4, 1998 by Mr. David Crane be forwarded to the Budget Committee highlighting Mr. Adam Smith's quote on "necessaries" as it relates to the well-being of children.

Background

The Children and Youth Action Committee on November 23, 1998 gave consideration to a report (October 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services respecting Suggested Amendments to the Spending Priorities Included in the 1999 Children's Services Budget.

The General Manager of Children's Services Division of Community and Neighbourhood Services gave a verbal presentation.

The Committee's recommendations are noted above.

City Clerk,

Children and Youth Action Committee

Belinda Bains/bb

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cc:Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee

Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services