Feb 23, 2018 - Council Approves 2018 Budget. Yesterday, February 22, at a Special Council meeting, Town Council approved
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS February 23, 2018 Council Approves 2018 Budget
Yesterday, February 22, at a Special Council meeting, Town Council approved the 2018 Budget that is focused on the continued delivery of high quality programs and services to residents, while making key investments that help prepare the Town for future growth. The Town’s portion of the overall property tax bill increase is 0.98 per cent, or $48 for the average household based on the average residential assessment value of $401,000. The Town is responsible for collecting property taxes on behalf of the Region of Durham and the School Board. The overall tax increase when combined with the regional and educational portions is 1.98 per cent, or $98 for the average household. Specific priorities contained in the budget include: building the downtowns as dynamic hubs; improving pedestrian and cycling opportunities and road safety; developing a Corporate IT Strategic Plan and Digital Strategy to optimize technology and deliver better customer service; and building walkable, cycling-friendly neighbourhoods. More information on these priorities, as well as a recap of the Town’s accomplishments and successes in 2017, is available in the 2018 Budget Highlights publication.
Both the 2018 Budget and Budget Highlights are available online at whitby.ca/budget.
Report CS 12-18: Recommended 2018 Operating and Capital Budget
The financial highlights above provide an overview of the 2018 Capital Investments in community infrastructure.
Agendas, staff reports and minutes related to Council Meetings are available at whitby.civicweb.net Page 1
COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS February 23, 2018 Renovations to Begin on Innovation Accelerator
The Land Registry Office is undergoing renovations and will be the future home of start up companies.
The Town is continuing to move forward with the Innovation Accelerator project that will create more local jobs and help start-up companies secure funding and become market ready. The Accelerator will be housed in the former provincial land registry office – a 9,000 square foot heritage building located in Downtown Whitby. With interior layout and design work now complete for the building, interior renovations on the LRO will begin. The Accelerator is expected to open this fall. Downtown Whitby is a thriving ecosystem made up of more than a dozen existing tech and innovation companies that employ more than 700 people.
Report CS 07-18: Former Land Registry Office Renovations – 400 Centre Street South
Council Highlights provides a snapshot of Town programs, projects and initiatives addressed at Council meetings.
Agendas, staff reports and minutes related to Council Meetings are available at whitby.civicweb.net Page 2
