City administration proposes new budget with 5.12 per cent property tax increase
The City of North Battleford’s administration has proposed its 2024 budget with a 5.12 per cent property tax increase.
The draft is only administration’s proposal. Before city council can vote on the budget, it will undertake a number of deliberation meetings where it will have a chance to make any changes it sees fit.
In addition to the proposed property tax increase, administration is suggesting waste management (recycling and garbage collection) could see a 4.4 per cent increase. Proposed increases for water services are 4.5 per cent and for sanitary sewer services 4 per cent.
The city said it has been looking to find savings wherever possible in its report, without impacting services.