Financial Plan and Tax Rates Bylaws
Council adopted its 2023 financial plan and 2023 tax rates bylaws. This includes a tax increase of 5.12 per cent. Some of the major general fund capital projects identified in the financial plan include:
- $415,000 for a plow truck, sander attachment and snowmobile;
- $150,000 for fire hall replacement pre-construction drawings;
- $550,000 for the district91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s road remediation program;
- $300,000 for SCBA replacement for the fire department;
- $920,000 for acquisition of property for the new protective services building;
- $249,300 for dock repairs and replacements, HVAC unit for the community centre, and a portable stage for community events.
Major Water Fund capital projects for 2023 include:
- $2,500,000 for residuals treatment upgrade for the Water Treatment Plant
- $400,000 for water meter replacements
- $299,000 for a water supply analysis and upgrades
- Council also accepted the audited financial statements for 2022 at the meeting.
Fire Department Donation
Council approved an anonymous donation of $10,000 to the Peachland Fire Department, which will be used to purchase training equipment. District of Peachland policy requires council to approve any donation over $5,000.
Field of Dreams Grant
Council was advised that the district was awarded a grant of $37,985 from the Blue Jays Foundation through its Field of Dreams grant program. The money will help restore Turner Park to its former glory as part of Phase I improvements this year.
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