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2017 BUSINESS PLAN (17-G-024)
1. That the 2017 tax-supported base operating budget for municipal operations, with total gross expenditures of $223.2 million and a net property tax levy requirement of $139.8 million, be approved with the following amendments to reflect changes since the 2017 Business Plan's publication on January, 9, 2017:
a) That the budget for insurance premiums be reduced by $70,827;
b) That the Executive Management Team identify further reductions in the amount of $650,000 through sustainable expenditure reductions and/or increases in revenues and staff report back to General Committee for approval of the proposed list of reductions or increases in revenue prior to implementation;
c) That the net levy requirement in 2017 be increased by $1,000 associated with the estimated costs to enhance maintenance activities and/or increase service on the rental of temporary washroom facilities for Minet's Point Park;
d) That the 2017 increase in the transfer to the Tax Capital Reserve related to amortization, be phased in with a contribution of $250,000 in 2017 and an additional $250,000 in 2018, resulting in a reduction in the 2017 net levy requirement of $750,000;
e) That the net levy requirement in 2017 be increased by $33,210 associated with providing security at City Hall to address the significant increase in the number of security-related incidents;
f) That the net levy requirement be increased by $32,800 in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department accounts, to allow for enhanced sidewalk sweeping, street sweeping, power washing of sidewalks and alleyways, the collection of litter and illegally dumped materials, and removal of graffiti and flyers from City infrastructure within the core as well as the rental of an associated 300 series truck to accomplish same and the BIA be asked to contribute to 50% of the cost;
g) That the net levy requirement be increased by $29,000, representing $13,000 associated with an increase in the Roads, P...
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