MEDIA RELEASE - For Immediate Release: April 16, 2021
Council Approves 2021 Budget
Deseronto, Ont. – April 16, 2021 - At it’s April 14th Council meeting, the Town of Deseronto approved a 2021 Operating and Capital Budget of $6,449,423.
This budget is supported with a general tax levy of $1,454,525. A homeowner with an average assessed home valued at $158,835 can expect to see their overall tax bill increase by an estimated 1.49 % or $40.55 for the year.
Council is pleased to present a 2021 budget that addresses the unique challenges the past year has brought us while focusing on a budget that responsibly deals with the long-term planning and operational needs of our community and residents.
Some 2021 budget highlights include:
Public Works- $730,500 for capital, to include road and culvert rehabilitation projects on Thomas Street and on Main Street, replacement of the backhoe and the completion of the new public works building. Federal Gas Tax and Ontario Community Infrastructure funds will help pay for these projects.
Community Centre-$685,340 for upgrades that includes roof repairs, new seating, rejuvenation of the tennis courts for a multipurpose sports pad, improved access to the gym and an accessible entrance directly to the banquet hall. Funding for this is achieved in part through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Recreation Stream.
Emergency Services- The replacement of a Fire Pumper/Tanker truck at $400,000
Wastewater Treatment- $375,000 will replace the aging water meters for the Town
Planning-Two projects have been approved that will support Planning and Development of the Town: a service delivery review and strategic plan, as well as updates to the Asset Management Plan to support Long term financial planning for the community. These will be possible through Provincial Modernization Funding.
MAYOR JOHNSTON STATED:
“A lot of work and collaboration went into constructing the 2021 budget and on behalf of our staff and council we are really happy with this year’s result. With investment being made in many key areas we are excited to get to work for our community and implement the projects within.”
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