The City of North Battleford has released its proposed 2020 budget. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

Budget 2020

City proposing two per cent property tax increase for 2020

Dec 2, 2019 | 11:48 AM

The City of North Battleford has released its proposed 2020 budget that reflects a two per cent increase for property taxes as well as a two per cent increase for utility rates.

There is no increase for the Underground Pipeline and Asphalt Rehabilitation (UPAR) Program levy in the proposal.

Mayor Ryan Bater said there are still various projects that council needs to consider for funding, but he believes the proposed increase is modest compared to other years.

“That number may change but two per cent for utilities and property tax represents the lowest property tax and utility fund increases in well over a decade,” he said.

“That is largely the result of the work done since the last budget and over the course of 2019 to right the ship, in terms of the city’s finances.”

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Three budget deliberation meetings are planned on Dec. 2, 11 and 16 before council will vote on the final draft of the budget in January.

Bater said council will have many decisions to make in the coming weeks.

The public will have an opportunity to speak at the Dec. 11 meeting between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for those who register with the city in advance. All meetings will start at 5 p.m.

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