The City of Dieppe has adopted its budgets for 2020.
City Council passed operating budget totalling almost $72 million.
“For a third consecutive year, the tax rate of $1.6295 for every $100 of assessment remains the same, which represents approximately $3,015 for a $185,000 house, or $8.26 per day. In exchange, the resident shall receive drinking water that exceeds Canadian standards, high quality municipal facilities, road maintenance and public protection services, eco-friendly development of our territory, activities for the entire family, and all the other less visible aspects that keep our municipality running smoothly,” said Mayor Yvon Lapierre.
Dieppe homeowners will see their water and sewer rates increase by $8 a year.
General operating budget
Revenue sources:
Property taxes $53.3 M
Community funding equalization grants $1.1 M
Other sources $4.5 M
TOTAL $58.9 M
Distribution of expenses:
Administration 7.6%
Assessment costs 1.1%
Police 10.1%
Fire 11.1%
Water 3 %
Transportation 8.3%
Other public safety 6.9%
Communications 1.7%
Leisure 14.6%
Municipal buildings 4.4%
Financial services 14.2%
Operating capital 9.7%
Engineering 4.6%
Reserve 2.6%
