Dauphin city councillors chose to add several outstanding accounts and unpaid water invoices to the tax rolls as part of their regular meeting, Mar. 25.
A total of $27,358.57 in outstanding accounts was comprised of an unpaid demolition permit valued at $70 associated with 24 3rd Ave. SW, while $53.20 was owing at 36 King Street for a water connection fee, $53.86 was outstanding at 4 Kirby Ave. W for a property standards fine and $27,181.51 in demolition costs was unpaid at 301 3rd Ave. NE.
A total of $379.24 in water accounts was made up of $27.89 owing at 209 6th Ave. NE, $162.87 at 107 10th Ave. SW, $162.87 at 213 4th Ave. NE and $16.61 at 306 Wellington Cres. In all cases, the previous or current owner or tenant did not pay the final utility bill.
Main Street funding
Council received correspondence from Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations indicating his department will provide funding contributions of up to $3.8 million for the Main Street South Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements Project, under the Municipal Economic Development
IMWD levy
Councillors approved the payment of a $19,300 invoice from Inter-Mountain Watershed District for the 2024 levy as per Schedule 4 of the Watershed Districts Act.
Emergency plan
Council received word from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure that the City’s emergency plan submission was received and approved by the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization under provisions of The Emergency Measures Act. Senior regional emergency manager, Bob Schkawritka informed council he is available for a discussion of the plan and would be pleased to provide informal feedback.
Accounts approved
Councillors approved the issuance of 51 cheques totalling $2,656,021.33 to cover accounts.
Recycling
Council received a copy of a Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) Residential Waste Composition Study completed in 2023, which provides data on waste generation and composition, as well as a snapshot of material recovery rates of eligible MMSM and residential recyclable material.
Infrastructure Program.
Council also authorized the signing of a contribution agreement and, as a sign of the partnership, the province requires that the financial contribution be acknowledged on any signage or promotional materials and that all project announcements be undertaken jointly.
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