The City of Dauphin revealed the 2020 Financial Plan online Monday night.
City Manager Sharla Griffiths presented the budget, which was divided into the General Fund (public works, recreation, protective services, tourism, administration), and Utility Fund (water and wastewater systems).
The budget concentrates on infrastructure projects, and also features some measures to help Ratepayers — the tax due date will be delayed by 2 months (September 30), and the First Quarter Utility Bill due date has been delayed by 1 month (June 15).
How will the new budget affect my property tax as a homeowner?
Homeowners will see a property tax decrease of $144.67 per $100,000 of property value assessment.
How will the new budget affect my commercial property tax?
Commercial property taxes will decrease by $212.42 per $100,000 of property value assessment.
The City’s protective services expenditure (RCMP, Dauphin Fire Department) has increased by 5.29% overall.
Mayor Allen Dowhan mentioned the provincial government has confirmed there will be no cuts to their funding to municipalities.
You see the Financial Plan presentation in its entirety by clicking here.
Last night was the first reading of the bylaw associated with the Financial Plan. The 2nd and 3rd reading will happen at the next council meeting on May 11th, and then it will be sibmitted to the province.
