Town of Tillsonburg Passes 2022 Budget

Monday, 31 January 2022 14:10

The budget calls for a 1.99% but most homeowners in the Town will actually pay less in taxes this year, thanks to recent growth.

TILLSONBURG - Tillsonburg Town Council has passed the 2022 budget.

It calls for a municipal tax levy rate increase of 1.99 percent. However, due to the recent growth in the community, taxes will actually go down for most homeowners. Renato Pullia says the average homeowner in Tillsonburg will see their taxes drop $18.78 on the Town portion of the tax bill.

“The cost of services is increasing, but those costs are being spread out over more households.”

Mayor Stephen Molnar says budget deliberations are always challenging.

“As a Council, and a corporation, we strive to seek a balance between planning for the future and addressing immediate needs. The Town’s Community Strategic Plan, adopted in 2021, identified five strategic goals, 36 strategic directions, and 49 priority projects. The annual budget process is how we support implementation of that plan.”

CAO Kyle Pratt says this year's budget also leverages significant funding support from the Ontario and Federal governments.

“It’s important to make strategic use of all available funding sources."

The Town’s capital budget in 2022 is $8,619,900,. Highlights of the capital budget include:

• Frances St and Lindsay St Reconstruction
• Rokeby Road reconstruction
• Improvements to the Tillsonburg Community Centre and Annandale NHS
• New columbarium at Tillsonburg Cemetery
• Playground equipment for Cranberry Park
• Storm and sanitary sewer upgrades
• Beech Boulevard and Stoney Creek retaining walls

Departmental business plan highlights include:

• Implementation of the 2021-2030 Community Strategic Plan
• Continued Service Delivery Reviews for operational efficiencies (Local/Regional)
• Advancement of 10-Year Recreation, Culture and Parks (RCP) Master Capital Plan
• Implementation of the Regional Airport Master Plan
• Advancement of Town Hall Initiative
• Continuation of appropriate COVID-19 Relief Efforts
• Local review for additional access to affordable and attainable housing