Over the course of 2018 to 2024, the Ville has amassed a surplus of $49.7 million. This surplus provides the new administration with the flexibility to manage spending levels and mitigate the burden on taxpayers. For context, in 2024, the Ville generated $75.3 million in revenue, which was 20.1% higher than the budgeted $62.7 million.
We urge the Ville to take the following measures:
Disclose the results of the district assessments by comparing the old and new assessment rolls before the January 29 meeting. This will highlight the discrepancies between districts.
Consult with the MRC des Laurentides to ensure that property assessments align with current market conditions.
Adjust rates to achieve tax neutrality by reducing the tax rate in the same proportion as the average increase in property assessments. This ensures that the growth in property wealth does not result in an unintended net tax increase.
Spread the variation in values over a three-year period using the legal authority granted by section 253.27 of the Municipal Taxation Act to mitigate the immediate impact on residents.
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