Jun 2, 2023 | Budget, Miscellaneous, Policies, Masterplans, Uncategorized
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report recommending implementation of a storm water management rate beginning in 2024. As reviewed in the report there is a need to introduce this new “rate,” which is essentially an increase in property tax, as our current...
May 28, 2023 | Budget, Uncategorized
On the May 29 Council agenda there are numerous Financial reports. Most of them are required by legislation as they are the means of demonstrating that there is good governance. As I revieew them I feel veery satisfied that our financial picture is well understood....
May 23, 2023 | Budget, Policies, Masterplans
This new funding source is required to finance the maintenance and improvement works on the Township’s stormwater infrastructure in response to aging assets, provincial regulations and the effects of climate change. To date King has not had a separate storm water rate...
Apr 22, 2023 | Budget, Miscellaneous
On April 24 Council agenda there are several reports reviewing decisions being made to ensure protection of our water and making procurement decisions to provide value. Award of 2023-T03 King City Southeast Watermain Replacement Supervisory Control and Data...
Mar 18, 2023 | Budget, Miscellaneous
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council receive the Annual Report for each of the 4 municipal drinking water systems. As has been case other years, when I read these reports I am grateful to be living in a municipality...
Feb 25, 2023 | Budget, Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing the specific implications of Bill 23 on King Township. Since its tabling there have been staff reports reviewing the policy changes included in the bill and general comments as to how it would impact...
