June 25, 2019 Special Committee of the Whole

Date:

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax

Agenda


1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - NONE

3. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

4. Commercial and Small Business Taxation
- Report [PDF]
- Presentation [PDF]
Motion: 
That Committee of the Whole recommend that Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
1. Develop and return to Regional Council for its consideration a by-law to phase-in commercial tax bills that:
a. uses a three-year rolling assessment average,
b. is targeted towards properties with assessment growth more than 5 percent above the HRM average,
c. is implemented starting in fiscal year 2021-22, and
d. has a renewal requirement for it to extend beyond 2023-24;
2. Work with the business community on implementation of a three-year rolling average; and
3. Return to Regional Council with a program review before the end of 2023-24. 

5. ADJOURNMENT