Catherine Kitts (Ward 19) - Disclosure of office expenses (2022-2026 Term of Council)

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Catherine Kitts (Ward 19) – Disclosure of office expenses 2024

Summary of office expenses

Office expenses from January to June 2024
Expense category Expense details Amount
Staffing costs Salaries 121,829
Materials, office supplies and related services Office and computer supplies, facility rentals 646
External services Office assistance and consulting services 0
Constituent communications and web services Websites, printing, mailing, advertising 6,973
Special events, community receptions and hospitality  Special event: "2023 Ottawa Sports Awards Dinner" – ticket for C. Kitts – Centurion Conference and Event Center – Feb. 7, 2024 85
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Hospitality: The Council on Aging of Ottawa – "Council on Aging Community Conversation" – food and refreshments – Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre – Feb. 26, 2024 147
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Hospitality: office & hospitality supplies – February 2024 167
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: “Vista Rink Shack Grand Opening” – food, refreshments and supplies – Vista Park – Jan. 20, 2024 187
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: “Coyote Information Session” – food and refreshments – Aquaview Community Center – Feb. 1, 2024 79
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: “Greater Avalon Community Association – “Winter Carnival” – food – Greater Avalon Community Association – Feb. 18, 2024 283
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Special event: "Taste for Hope 2024 in support of Shepherds of Good Hope" – ticket for C. Kitts – Trillium Ballroom, Shaw Centre – May 15, 2024 298
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: Ottawa-Uplands Military Wives Choir performance of the national anthem at Council meeting – City Hall – Apr. 3, 2024 75
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: "Outdoor Rink Volunteer Thank You event" – food, refreshments and supplies – Navan Arena Hall, Navan Arena – Mar. 21, 2024 474
Special events, community receptions and hospitality Community event: "Ward 19 Business Town Hall" – supplies – Barley Mow Pub, Orleans – Apr. 12, 2024 14
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Eastern Ottawa Recreation Group – Ski Heritage East Trail season 2023/2024 500
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: "Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards 2024" – January 2024 153
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Hockey Eastern Ontario in support of their Educational Bursary Program 2024 – March 2024 250
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Orléans – "Orléans Youth Awards 2024" – Richcraft Theatre, Shenkman Arts Centre – Jun. 23, 2024 300
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – "The 2024 Bradley Cup Charity Hockey Tournament" – Navan Arena – Mar. 22-23, 2024 1,000
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – "7th Annual Golf Tournament" – Pineview Golf Club – Jun. 7, 2024 500
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: Académie OPUS Academy – Performance of "A Slice of Life" – Béatrice Desloges Amphitheatre – May 25, 2024 100
Donations, sponsorships and memberships Sponsorship: "On The Road 4 Mental Health" – May 19-Jun. 1, 2024 115
City-related business travel  Conference: “2023 ROMA Annual Conference” – meals and incidentals – Toronto, ON – Jan. 21-24, 2023 194
Total recoveries, expenses and annual budget
Recoveries 0
Expense total (year to date) 134,367
Total budget allocation for the year 287,698
Business travel paid for by City departments from January to June 2024
Expenses Amount
  0

Catherine Kitts (Ward 19) – Disclosure of office expenses 2023

January 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 0
Donations and Sponsorships 0 0
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1 749 1 749
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 108 108
Staff Costs 12 830 12 830
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 14 686 14 686
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 0
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

February 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 137 137
Donations and Sponsorships 0 0
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 326 2 075
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 128 236
Staff Costs 12,273 25,102
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 12,864 27,550
Total Budget   282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 137
Hospitality: Lunch staff meeting at Johnny Farina with C. Kitts, H. Scott, R. Putnins, K. Desormeaux and A. Kristalovich – Jan. 09, 2023 137
Donations and Sponsorships 0
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

March 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 137
Donations and Sponsorships 1,500 1,500
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,243 3,318
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 635 871
Staff Costs 20,883 45,985
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 24,260 51,811
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 1,500
Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – "The 2023 Bradley Cup Charity Hockey Tournament" – Navan Arena – Mar. 24-25, 2023 1,000
Sponsorship: Navan Lions Club – "6th Annual Golf Tournament" – Pineview Golf Club – Jun. 6, 2023 500
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

April 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 137
Donations and Sponsorships 153 1,653
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,579 4,897
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 22 893
Staff Costs 18,036 64,021
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 19,790 71,601
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 153
Sponsorship: Bronze level sponsorship for "Outstanding Youth Awards" 153
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

May 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 137
Donations and Sponsorships 0 1,653
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,238 6,135
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 22 915
Staff Costs 12,758 76,779
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 14,018 85,619
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 0
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

June 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 200 337
Donations and Sponsorships 1,750 3,403
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 934 7,069
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 254 1,169
Staff Costs 17,823 94,602
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 20,961 106,579
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 200
Special event: Shepherds of Good Hope – "Taste for Hope Event" – ticket for C. Kitts – Horticulture Bldg, Lansdowne Park – Jun. 14, 2023 200
Donations and Sponsorships 1,750
Sponsorship: École secondaire catholique Garneau – "Ottawa High School Disc Golf Championship" – Gardway Disc Golf Park – May 17, 2023 250
Sponsorship: Cumberland Panthers Football Club's Women's Tackle Football program for their 2023 season 1,000
Sponsorship: "Navan Fair 2023 - From Field to Fair" – Navan – Aug. 10-13, 2023 500
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

July 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 337
Donations and Sponsorships 750 4,153
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 3,627 10,696
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 22 1,191
Staff Costs 18,893 113,495
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 23,292 129,871
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 750
Sponsorship: Miracle League of Ottawa in support of their summer student program 500
Sponsorship: African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre – "Girls Who Brunch Tour" – ACB Resource Centre – Sept. 30, 2023 250
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

August 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 541 878
Donations and Sponsorships 350 4,503
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 534 11,230
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 22 1,213
Staff Costs 22,901 136,396
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 24,348 154,220
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 541
Community event: "2nd Annual Millennium Park BBQ" – entertainment – Millennium Park – Jul. 29, 2023 483
Special event - "Navan Fair" – tickets for C. Kitts' meet & greet with residents – Navan Fair Grounds – Aug. 10-13, 2023 58
Donations and Sponsorships 350
Sponsorship: Ottawa Carleton Plowmen's Association – "2023 Plowing Match" – Chris Schouten Farm – Aug. 25-26, 2023 50
Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Orléans – "Orléans Youth Awards 2023" – Shenkman Arts Centre – Jun. 25, 2023 300
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

September 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 98 976
Donations and Sponsorships 100 4,603
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 602 11,833
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 22 1,234
Staff Costs 16,564 152,960
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 17,387 171,606
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 98
Community event: "Ward Tour with the Mayor" – freezies – Ward 19 – Aug. 10, 2023 11
Special event: Voice Found – "Trauma Talks" – ticket for C. Kitts – Jean Pigott Place, City Hall – Sept. 26, 2023 50
Special event: "Ottawa Rotary Youth Forest Fundraiser" – ticket for C. Kitts – 1000 Perrault Rd – Sept. 17, 2023 37
Donations and Sponsorships 100
Sponsorship: École secondaire catholique Garneau – "Ottawa High School Disc Golf Championship Fall 2023" – Gardenway Park – Oct. 24, 2023 100
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

October 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 2,188 3,164
Donations and Sponsorships 100 4,703
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,468 13,301
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 3,980 5,215
Staff Costs 17,686 170,646
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 25,422 197,029
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 2,188
Special event: "2023 Orléans Craft Beer Festival" – ticket for C. Kitts – Centrum Plaza – Jun. 9, 2023 138
Community event: “Navan Fair” – supplies – Navan Fair Grounds – Aug. 12, 2023 541
Community event: “Community BBQ at Millennium Park” – food, refreshments and supplies – Millennium Park – Jul. 29, 2023 1,109
Community event: “Bradley Estates Family Fun Day and BBQ” – cookies and supplies – Bradley Ridge Park – Aug. 19, 2023 105
Community event: “L'école Le Prélude échange de jouets” – stickers for kids at meet & greet table – May 13, 2023 12
Special event: Caldwell Family Centre – "11th Annual Harvest of Hope Dinner and Charity Auction" – ticket for C. Kitts – Infinity Conference Centre – Oct. 4, 2023 150
Hospitality: Snacks and refreshments for the City Hall office 99
Hospitality: Coffee from Tim Hortons for First Responders & victims at the Emergency Center during the Orleans Explosion – Feb. 15, 2023 34
Donations and Sponsorships 100
Donation: Caldwell Family Centre – "11th Annual Harvest of Hope Dinner and Charity Auction" – gift card for silent auction – Infinity Conference Centre – Oct. 4, 2023 100
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

November 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 228 3,392
Donations and Sponsorships 500 5,203
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 598 13,899
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 228 5,443
Staff Costs 20,543 191,190
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 22,098 219,127
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 228
Hospitality: Team lunch at Browns Socialhouse Centretown with H. Scott, A. Haga and C. Kitts to discuss office matters – Feb. 21, 2023 79
Hospitality: Team lunch at Jonny Farina with R. Putnins, A. Kristalovich and C. Kitts to discuss office matters – May 2, 2023 65
Special event: Mer Bleue Golf team event with C. Kitts, H. Scott, A. Haga, E. Fink, and A. Kristalovich to discuss office matters – Jul. 26, 2023 83
Donations and Sponsorships 500
Sponsorship: House To Home Ottawa for their programs and services 500
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

December 2023

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 969 4,361
Donations and Sponsorships 1,500 6,703
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 736 14,635
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 0
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services  Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 7,641 13,084
Staff Costs 23,103 214,293
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 33,949 253,076
Total Budget    282,583
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 969
Hospitality: Dinner at Level One for office year end staff meeting with C. Kitts, H. Scott, A. Haga, A. Kristalovich and E. Fink – Dec. 20, 2023 138
Special event: "Women, Wit & Wisdom" – ticket for C. Kitts – Fairmont Château Laurier – Nov. 9, 2023 229
Community event: “Greater Avalon Family Day Event” – food and refreshments – Aquaview Park – Feb. 19, 2023 89
Community event: “Movie Night” – popcorn – Heritage Public School – June 2023 85
Community event: "Outdoor Rink Thank You Event" – food – Mar. 30, 2023 32
Community event: “Rain Garden Event” – food – Aquaview Park – May 26, 2023 84
Community event: Rural Budget meeting – coffee – Nov. 22, 2023 41
Community event: “End of Summer BBQ” – food and supplies – Greater Avalon Community Association – Aug. 27, 2023 272
Donations and Sponsorships 1,500
Sponsorship: Original Navan Market for their 2023 season 500
Sponsorship: Cumberland Minor Hockey to help support their programs – November 2023 500
Sponsorship: Navan Community Association in support of the Navan Outdoor Skating Rink – December 2023 500
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Department Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
ROMA 2023 Annual Conference– Toronto, ON – Jan. 21-24, 2023 Flights, hotel, local transportation, parking and per diem paid by the Office of the City Clerk 1,070 1,070
alPha 2023 Annual General Meeting and Conference – Toronto, ON – Jun. 12-13, 2023 Flights, hotel, local transportation, airport parking and per diem paid by the Ottawa Board of Health 1,830 2,900
AMO Health Transformation Taskforce Meeting – Toronto, ON – Jun. 16, 2023 Flights, local transportation and per diem paid by the Ottawa Board of Health 976 3,876
AMO 2023 Annual Conference and AGM, attending as Chair of Board of Health – London, ON – Aug. 20-22, 2023 Flights, hotel, local transportation, airport parking and per diem paid by the Ottawa Board of Health 3,534 7,410

Catherine Kitts (Ward 19) – Disclosure of office expenses 2022

November 2022

The 2022-2026 term of Council began on November 15, 2022. Expenses outlined in the following November table may reflect expenses from both the previous term and from this term of Council for the purpose of public disclosure. It is noted the applicable expenses were appropriately allocated from the Member’s 2022 and 2023 Council-approved budgets.

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0 3,881
Donations and Sponsorships 0 1,850
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 359 7,244
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 204 1,373
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 127 4,556
Staff Costs 14,448 214,329
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 15,137 233,234
Total Budget   278,408
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 0
Donations and Sponsorships 0
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0

December 2022

Summary of monthly expenses
Category (summary) Month Total Year Total
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 659 4,541
Donations and Sponsorships 1,300 3,150
Memberships 0 0
City Related Business Travel 0 0
Constituent Communications and Web Services  Includes websites, printing, mailing, advertising 1,036 8,280
External Services  Includes office assistance and consulting services 0 1,373
Materials, Office Supplies and Related Services Includes office, computer supplies, facility rentals 3,330 7,886
Staff Costs 18,942 233,271
Recoveries 0 0
Totals 25,267 258,500
Total Budget   278,408
Category (details) Totals
List of itemized expenses
Special Events, Community Receptions and Hospitality 659
Hospitality: Staff dinner at Sidedoor with C. Kitts, H. Scott, R. Putnins and K. Desormeaux to discuss office issues – Nov. 9 2022 90
Hospitality: Staff dinner meeting at Evoo Greek Kitchen with C. Kitts, H. Scott, R. Putnins and K. Desormeaux to discuss system improvements – Dec. 15, 2022 188
Community event: "Navan Fair" – supplies – Navan – Aug. 4-7, 2022 381
Donations and Sponsorships 1,300
Sponsorship: Cumberland Minor Hockey to help support their programs and services – Dec. 2022 300
Sponsorship: Eastern Ottawa Recreation Group to support 1 km of the Ski Heritage East Trail 500
Sponsorship: Navan Community Association in support of the Navan Outdoor Skating Rink – Dec. 2022 500
Memberships 0
City Related Business Travel 0
City Business Travel Covered by Other Departments Month Total Year Total
Other expenses 
No other city related business travel to declare this month 0 0