Alan Selby, Treasurer, provided an overview of the staff report. The report includes information requested at the January 29, 2025, Budget meeting, along with additional items for Council's consideration, as outlined in Table A.
The County of Dufferin’s adopted rate is 4.21%. Adjusted blended rates, incorporating the Township rate, were discussed, along with comparator municipalities.
The operating budget has increased due to service level enhancements, inflationary costs, an anticipated increase in the grass-cutting tender, and special projects. Capital projects contained in the budget do not impact the tax levy as costs are allocated from annual funding and reserves.
Council in favor of Option C in Table C of the staff report. This option reflects the budget presented at the Special Budget meeting, with the addition of $25,000 to a reserve to offset the anticipated 2026 O.P.P. increased costs and $40,000 to the Infrastructure Reserve.