The Council of the Municipality of South Dundas has announced the impact
of the 2019 budget.
The average residential property taxpayer in South Dundas with a Current
Value Assessment (CVA) of $206,277 should experience a 1.41% — or
$14.26 — increase over 2018 for Municipal purposes only.
In addition to ongoing operations and maintenance, some details of the
2019 Municipal budget include:
• 2019 donations to community organizations and agencies totalling
$17,200;
• Formula Funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
increase of $142,192 totalling $410,219 for 2019;
• Federal Gas Tax allocation for 2019 totalling $328,632, financing road
and facility projects within the 2019 budget;
• Roads needs study to determine the overall condition of the road
network and to make informed decisions on improvements to
Municipal infrastructure;
• Ontario Street reconstruction including water & sewer line work in
conjunction with the Clean Water & Wastewater Fund.
• $150,000 contribution to the Public Works Sidewalk Upgrade Program
• Haldane & Meadowbrook park beautification
• Rehabilitation of the Morrisburg Clock Tower along with addition of an
accessible washroom;
• Installation of roadside banners in Williamsburg and Brinston;
• Debt payments for the Industrial Park Expansion through
Infrastructure Ontario until 2028;
• Creation of a contract Community Program Coordinator position;
• Hiring of a Youth Engagement Intern with funding from the Rural
Ontario Institute;
• Continued investment into the Morrisburg and Iroquois Waterfronts.
Municipal services have been maintained, with new projects anticipated to
be completed in 2019. The budget was approved at the March 5, 2019
Council meeting, and the final tax rates will be calculated for the final billing
in June. The 2018 Financial Audit is expected to be conducted in April 2019
and delivered to Council thereafter to highlight the activity in 2018 and the
financial position of the Municipality.
For more information regarding Municipality of South Dundas budgets and reports, please visit www.southdundas.com.