Trail presents 2018 budget

The City of Trail has presented it’s budget for 2018.

There will be a 6.27% increase to the property tax levy.

That’s mainly driven by debts and operating costs associated with the new Riverfront Centre Library/Museum which is set to open next month.

The city’s residential parcel tax will remain $260.

The budget would have only increased by 1.8% had it not been for funds required for the Riverfront Centre.

The city also went over a number of its stratigic priorities in the budget.

Projects of the most timely importance to the city include Esplanade Development, Library/Museum operations, infrastructure, tourism function and the new all-wheel park.

The city plans to shift its focus from capital projects to infrastructure fixes this year.

Not all members of Trail City Council are on board with the city’s 2018 budget.

Robert Cacchioni says council knew the new Riverfront Centre would be a big factor in the budget, but he feels the city could have done more to keep this year’s increase lower.

He feels Teck Trail Operations should be taxed more to help offset the 6.27% property tax increase.

Cacchioni adds he’s opposed to the property tax increase, not the budget itself.

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