Budget season is upon many municipalities, school divisions and other organizations. The Town of The Pas has been working on establishing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget through a series of special meetings. Last week council held both a regular and special meeting to discuss matters.
The 2021 utility operating deficit was discussed as well as the impact of water main breaks.
“The utility operating deficit of $479,179.00 is for 2021 and going to be applied against capital assets to cover the cost; it won’t be added to people’s utility bill,” said The Town of The Pas Mayor Andre Murphy. “This is how it’s done every year and doesn’t impact taxation directly. Where people are going to see rate increases on utility bills is around the new lagoon. The new lagoon is going to be added to people’s bills, not based on an actual tax levy to pay for that fee.