August 24, 1999

To:Chair and Members of Etobicoke Community Council

From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

Subject:Municipal Law Enforcement Officers - All Wards in the former City of Etobicoke

Purpose:

To arrange for Harald Zorn, Parks Supervisor, Milton Pastor, Park Patrol, of Parks and Recreation, West District, to be sworn in as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (MLEO).

Source of Funds:

None required.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the appropriate City Official be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

Currently the Parks and Recreation West District has one Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. There is too much responsibility put on one particular individual which results in additional overtime to be paid out. Adding two more officers would result in better enforcement of Municipal By-laws as they relate to Parks and Recreation.

Conclusion:

The swearing in of two additional Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will allow the West District, Parks and Recreation to deal with issues in a more timely and efficient manner.

Contact Names:

Don Boyle, Director, West District394-5723

John Fulton, Manager, South Region394-8527

Joe Halstead

Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism