Huntsville - Lake of Bays Lakes Council

Development Charges - June 22, 2009 - Public input sways district to 13% per year

Last nights public meeting at district saw council change its position and agree to a 13% per year increase . The Corporate services committee had recommended a 10% change in development charges over the next 5 years. Interestingly, after the public meeting during a one hour break several councillors determined to listen to the public presented an amendment in the order of 13% per year.

This is a collection of all articles dealing with this important issue. Please follow the links below to access each article.

District debt is currently at almost $107 million. How to deal with this is a very important issue for all rural, including waterfront, property owners. The Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services, Stephen Cairns, presented his recommendations in his July 4^th document, Debt Reduction Initiative.

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CAPTR PETITION

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Government's solution to spread increases over four years does not solve fundamental problem

TORONTO, ON - A new round of property value assessments, scheduled for release beginning this Fall, may have thousands of homeowners reeling from the shock of seeing how much their homes and cottages are now - allegedly - worth. 

January 3,  2008

The Ombudsman

Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario

Bell Trinity Square

483 Bay St., 10^th floor, South Tower

Toronto,  M5G 2C9

Dear Mr Morin