Council approves 2024 operating and capital budget
The municipal tax levy is at 5.48 per cent after growth (5.93 before growth) with ratification set for February 12.
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The municipal tax levy is at 5.48 per cent after growth (5.93 before growth) with ratification set for February 12.
The 2024 budget for Thunder Bay was approved in principle by city council Wednesday, with just one final vote needed to make it official
The extra $250,000 will cover an increase in purchased services within the force.
Council voted in favour of three curbside leaf and yard waste pick up days during the year. They also approved an increase to the recreation trails budget by $85,500.
City staff put forward a recommendation to increase the tax-supported operating budget by $250,000 for expenditures, which would result in an increase to the municipal tax levy of 0.11 per cent.