iN COUNCIL: Kamloops expected to approve 11% tax hike, utility rates
Tensions are expected in council chambers again as the mayor of Kamloops enters fresh with the memory of an order from the fire chief today. A twice-burned vehicle on the Kamloops mayor's car lot has been deemed a fire hazard https://infotel.ca/newsitem/city-orders-kamloops-mayor-to-remove-torched-suv-from-his-car-lot/it102086...
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Tensions are expected in council chambers again as the mayor of Kamloops enters fresh with the memory of an order from the fire chief today.
A twice-burned vehicle on the Kamloops mayor's car lot has been deemed a fire hazard
https://infotel.ca/newsitem/city-orders-kamloops-mayor-to-remove-torched-suv-from-his-car-lot/it102086
and he's been ordered to tow it.
Whether that will affect goings on during the council meeting today, Dec. 12, isn't clear as elected officials are expected to approve policies that will affect the pocketbooks of residents across the city.
We will be updating this post throughout the meeting with the latest.
Tax Rate
The city is looking to increase its tax rate for 2024, with council considering a 10.8% hike in just a year.
Under the proposed five-year plan, the tax increase will steadily decline beginning with another 6% hike in 2025, 4% in 2026 and around 3.5% in the next two years.
Council will consider whether to approve the 2024 rate hike today, Dec. 12, before finalizing any additional projects early next year.
In addition to the property tax increase, council will decide on its new utility rates, which includes a steep increase to potable water.
https://infotel.ca/newsitem/kamloops-residents-to-subsidize-temporary-noble-creek-irrigation/it101500
Downtown traffic
Staff are bringing a presentation to council after councillors asked for ways to improve the 1 Avenue and Lansdowne Street intersection.
While the report offers some minor changes to the downtown intersection, staff are suggesting the city look to the public for suggestions before making any decisions.
Leftovers
Before council makes any decisions, Tourism Kamloops and BC Lottery Corporation will give their annual presentations.
Chief administrative officer David Trawin will also give council an update on their four-year strategic plan and how the city is meeting their goals.
Go here for more information on what your city council is up to today.
https://kamloops.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1434
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