Finance and Administration Finance and Administra on is responsible for all financial services of the organiza on including taxa on and budge ng as well as payroll and accounts receivable and payable. The Department also oversees communica ons, human resources and occupa onal safety and informa on technology.
Safety Program The District received the Organiza onal Safety Excellence Award from the BC Municipal Safety Associa on in 2021. The District’s Occupa onal Health and Safety Program is administrated by the Human Resources & Safety Department. The Department is dedicated to ensuring a culture of safety excellence and fosters the diligent, collec ve efforts of all departments in the organiza on that work hard to achieve the highest safety standards in prac ce, not just on paper. The safety program is designed to prevent injuries and illnesses and promote wellness and resiliency through the ac ons staff take each day.
2021 FAST FACTS 7,224 Property Tax No ces Issued
$18.6 million Property Tax Collected
16,520 U lity Bills Issued
$5.4 million U lity Revenues
35 News Releases Issued
Economic Development Strategy Council was given an overview of the components that are being put into place to develop the Economic Strategy. BC Marketplace was introduced as the new pla orm for local Lake Country businesses to showcase their products and services. A “Sip, Eat, Shop, Be Local” campaign began in the fall and assisted local businesses throughout the shoulder season, reminding residents of the importance of suppor ng local businesses. The contract with Tourism Kelowna was reviewed and a mobile tourism kiosk proposed for 2022.
Assessments Increase The District fielded inquiries from the public when annual home assessments were released and Lake Country’s property values increased an average of 30 per cent. Many homeowners were concerned their property taxes would increase similarly. Actually, the most important factor is not how much your property’s assessed value has changed, but how much your property’s assessed value has changed in rela on to the average change for the same property class in the community. For instance if a property assessment increased lower than average, property taxes will likely decrease.
BC Assessment
District of Lake Country 2021 Annual Report
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