Municipal Council adopts a budget of $21.3 million for the year 2021
December 16, 2020
At a extraordinary sitting held Tuesday, December 15, Municipal Council unanimously adopted an operating budget of $21.3 million for the year 2021. This budget focuses primarily on sound financial management, the environment and active transportation.
Council also adopted a property tax freeze on the annual account for an average residence.
For 2021, the property tax rate is reduced by 6%:
- 0.7457 per $100 for the residential sector
- 1.0536 per $100 for the non-residential sector
The filing of the new three-year assessment roll 2021-2022-2023 showed an average increase in taxable assessments of 6% across all categories. As a result, Council voted in favour of an equivalent decrease in the property tax rate for both residential and non-residential properties. This is in addition to the increase in revenues generated by new developments, which results in a property tax freeze for an average residence.
Investments in environment and active transportation
Highlights
- Creation of the Fonds vert municipal, which will enable the municipality and organizations or residents to leverage municipal funding and support for environmental, sustainable development or active transportation initiatives - $150,000
- Master Plan revision - $78,000
- Creation of two active transportation trails in the center village and maintenance of the existing trails - $64,000
- Construction of an infrastructure for youth and development of a gathering place for teens - $10,000
- Community trail finalization and online public consultation for river access - $21,000
- Study on the degradation of roads and study on future needs in terms of services and infrastructure in the center village - $150,000
The budget also includes nearly $4 million allocated to debt service payments and $6.2 million in salaries and benefits. The remainder of the budget is for the normal operations of the Municipality and the maintenance of services to citizens.
Triennal Capital Expenses Program 2021-2022-2023
Municipal Council adopted its Triennial Capital Expenses Plan (TCEP) for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 on November 3. It includes investments of $20,258,385 divided into annual phases.
Priority Projects
- Various planned community trail work ($575,000)
- Rehabilitation work on Meech Lake Road ($1.9M)
- Rehabilitation work on chemin de la Rivière ($10.3M)
Municipal taxes
Chelsea residents will receive their tax bills by the end of January. This will be accompanied by a brochure explaining the budget highlights.
Payment of the four coupons is due on the following dates:
- March 1, 2021
- May 1, 2021
- July 1, 2021
- September 1, 2021
For details regarding the payment of municipal taxes, click here.
On behalf of everyone, we wish you a Happy Holiday Season at home and a Happy New Year!
