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MattersFinanceBylaw No. 1628; Bylaw No. 1629First seen Apr 18, 2016Last discussed May 2, 2016

2016–2020 financial plan and tax rates

The five-year plan sets the city’s operating and capital spending, with $48.5 million in capital spending planned for 2016. The proposed 2.9% tax increase would add about $32.24 to the bill for an average home; class tax multiples remain unchanged.

Where it stands: Three readings were recorded May 2, 2016; final adoption is not shown.

Governing bylawNo. 1628

Financial Plan for 2016-2020 Bylaw

The City’s financial plan sets projected revenues, spending, borrowing and reserve transfers for 2016–2020. It also states the City’s revenue and property-tax policies, including its approach to tax increases, fees, debt and tax exemptions.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 2, 2016· Council

    Three readings recorded for financial plan bylaw

    Passed

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.

  2. April 18, 2016· Council

    Staff presented the five-year budget and proposed tax rates

    Council gave Bylaw No.1628 (2016-2020 Financial Plan) three readings, kept class multiples unchanged for 2016, and gave Bylaw No.1629 (Tax Rates) three readings.

    Decision: Gave three readings to the financial plan and tax rates bylaws; kept class multiples unchanged.

    Passed

  3. April 18, 2016· Council

    Three readings given to financial plan bylaw

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.