The budget is kicking off with a capital levy of $38.4 million, which works out to a 1.95 per cent general levy increase.

The town is also adding a 0.5 per cent increase to replace aging infrastructure, bringing the proposed increase up to 2.45 per cent.

For the average owner of a home worth $452,695, this would translate to a property tax increase of $56. This is slightly below the previous year’s increase of $70.

The budget working session will take place Nov. 9 starting at 9 a.m.

A public input session will be held Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Residents who want to make comments need to

The town plans to pass the budget on Dec. 14.

Major capital projects proposed for 2021 include:

• Dayfoot Street reconstruction

• 7th Line road improvements

• Fire Station 4 and Fire Station 3 expansion

• Gravel road program

• Faulkner Park construction

• Boyne River Trail West

• Beattie Bridge Creek crossing

• Development application tracking system

• Urban design and place making guidelines