Clarington has put its 2020 budget online and it mentions a 1.83 per cent increase in property tax for this year.
“The budget increase represents a 1.83% increase in tax levy from the 2019 budget,” says the budget.
The determination of the change in net levy required from property taxes is a combination of both the operating and capital budgets, including any contributions to and from reserves and reserve funds, the budget says.
Clarington budget consists of two main components — the operating budget and the capital budget.
In a tweet, the municipality said: “Clarington is pleased to provide its proposed 2020 Draft Budget for council approval. This document is the municipality’s financial plan for 2020 and will guide policy, strategic decision-making and service levels for the upcoming year.
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