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Galway Area Ratepayers Association Inc. April 19, 2014 Lois O’Neill, CAO. 2014 Budget. Municipal Levy. Total 2014 Municipal Budget. Total per 100,000 of Residential Assessment. Tax Rate Comparison. Municipal Tax Rate 2013 Municipal Rate-0.003464 2014 Municipal Rate-0.003486
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Galway Area Ratepayers Association Inc. April 19, 2014 Lois O’Neill, CAO
Tax Rate Comparison Municipal Tax Rate 2013 Municipal Rate-0.003464 2014 Municipal Rate-0.003486 Increase in rate of 0.63%
Other Tax Impacts • MPAC Reassessment – various increases and decreases • School Board Tax – Reduction in 2014 • County of Peterborough 1.88%
Environmental Services – 2014 • Re-Use Centres • Open Victoria Day to Thanksgiving • Free drop up and free pick up • Acceptable items are clean and in good working condition • Only certain items are acceptable • All items are ‘As Is’
Environmental Services – 2014 • Free Yard Waste and Brush • Load limits and diameter restrictions • Waste Disposal Passes • 2014 Waste Disposal Passes and Garbage Usage Cards distributed with tax bills • Change in Winter Hours • Closed Mondays • Clean Wood Separation • Other Potential Changes
2013 Projects – Galway Area • Significant Work • Galway Road • Allen’s Alley • Crystal Lake Road • Whites’ Beach
2014 Projects – Galway Area • Surface Treatment • Clear Bay Road (new section) • Numerous Culvert Replacements • North Salmon Road • West Lake Road • South Salmon Road • Gravel Application West Lake Road • Galway Bridge Weight Restriction • Replacement 2015
Election 2014 Monday October 27, 2014 • Vote by Mail • Watch for your ballot in early October • Council Composition • Mayor • Deputy Mayor • Councillor At Large • Galway-Cavendish Ward • Harvey Ward
Voter Lookup 2014 • No enumeration cards mailed this year • MPAC has created Voter Lookup • Voters can check to ensure they are on the voters list • Can be accessed from any computer • Available NOW
Dates to Remember • Comprehensive Zoning By-law Public Meeting • May 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers • Development Charges By-law Review Public Meeting • May 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Cavendish Hall