On the table, a proposed 1.99 tax increase — but the wildcard for council comes in the form of 25million in unfunded costs related to the COVID19 pandemic
Monday is budget day at the City of Windsor.
On the table, a proposed 1.99% tax increase — but the wildcard for council comes in the form of $25-million in unfunded costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There's no word yet if upper levels of government will cover the costs which could raise the tax levy to as much as 7%.
The budget also includes some big ticket items such as $29-million to revamp the Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex, $16.3-million for Transit Windsor improvements and $9.4-million to upgrade and replace 32 playgrounds across the city.
Roughly $47-million is allocated for roads and infrastructure in 2022.
One Windsor councillor would like to see the proposed tax increase lowered — Fred Francis is calling on council to do all it can to hold the line on taxes calling a tax hike "irresponsible" as the COVID-19 pandemic has put major financial pressure on many residents.
Budget deliberations get underway at 10 a.m.