December 13, 2017 Budget Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – NONE 

3. Fiscal Direction [PDF]
i) Presentation
ii) Public Participation
iii) Debate

Motion:
That Budget Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council recommended that staff revise the 2018-2019 Budget according to Council's approved priorities, and preliminary fiscal direction, including:
‒ maintaining the appropriate level of existing services with the addition of the new services previously approved by Council;
‒ a stable capital budget that maintains state of good repair while also funding growth related issues and service improvements;
‒ a responsible and declining debt position;
‒ appropriate reserve balances that allow for risk mitigation, future obligations and opportunities;
‒ alignment of the current average tax bill for residential homes and commercial properties at a 1.9% increase, and that

Regional Council approve the “Advanced Tender Project List” in Appendix A of the Budget Committee report dated December 5, 2017.

4. ADJOURNMENT