PIC K E R I N G ’ S
2022
A PPRO V ED
BU DGET
What You Need To Know!
PickeringCouncilandstaplannedforabrightandpromising Where Do Your future,recentlypassingthesecond-lowestbudgetlevyincrease in20years.Thisbalancedapproachkeepsthebudgetleanwhile maintainingtheservice,program,andinfrastructureneedsofthe community. View the 2022 Budget documents and user fees. •
PickeringCouncilpassedacapitalbudgetof$46.million andacurrentbudgetof$74million.
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PickeringhadthelowesttaxincreaseamongDurham municipalities.
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Pickeringresidentswillseea1.79percentincreaseonthe City portion of the tax bill.
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Tax Dollars Go?
TheaveragePickeringhomeownercanexpecttopayan Exploring Funding Sources extra$31.2thisyearintheCity’sshareofpropertytaxes. WhilepropertytaxesaretheCityofPickering’smainsourc This is based on a $530,000 home (the typical residential property revenue,itpursuesalternativefundingopportunitie assessment in Pickering, according to the Municipal Property the residential tax responsibility. Assessment Corporation).
Budget Highlights
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• Activelyseekingandapplyingforeligiblefundingand AnincreaseforthePickeringSeniorsPropertyTaxGrantto grantprogramsfromboththeFederalandProvincial providefurthernancial fi relieftoseniorswhoarechallenged governments. withtherisingcostofliving.
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• Naming rights partnerships. Fouradditionalrefi fi ghterstostathenewSeatonFireHall.
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• MunicipalContributionAgreementwithOntarioLot Thedevelopmentofanewcorporate-wideDigitalReadiness Gaming AssessmentandServiceModernizationStrategytoprepare the Corporation,inwhichitreceivesrevenuesfor hosting thePickeringCasinoResort.Pickeringhasre City’sonlineservicesforenhancedeCommerceandintegration about in 3 9 2 4 8 , 7 $ non-taxgamingrevenuetodate. withtheCity’snancial fi managementsoftware.
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The implementation of a new paid parking program at the City’swaterfront,withdedicatedBy-lawenforcement,to address the parking demands.
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AccessibleplaygroundupgradesatProgressFrenchman’sBay East,St.MaryPark,ForestbrookPark,andSouthcottPark.
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The construction of three additional natural outdoor ice rinks in Pickeringforfamiliestoenjoyinthewintermonths.Thiswill bringPickering’stotalofnaturalicesurfacestoseven.
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TheconstructionofthenewAnimalSheltertoreplacethe existing aging facility which has limited capacity to care for animals in need.
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The construction of a shade structure, public art, and contemplationspaceinEsplanadePark–abelovedgathering place for residents of all ages. Your City Magazine - Issue 3 | 19
