The Town of Outlook's 2021 Budget has been released, and a surplus of just over $200,000 is expected while a tax increase of 1.28% is anticipated.
Provided with a copy of the numbers, we break down the budgetary figures to give you a detailed look.
Total revenues of the 2021 Operations Budget equal a total of $5,691,965, with the total expenditures adding up to $5,482,426. This leaves the surplus at a total of $209,539.
The 2021-25 Capital Budget carries a total estimated investment this year of $8,026,854. This includes transfers from appropriated reserves totalling $368,293 and accumulated surplus reserves of $839,876.74.
Breaking down the Capital Budget for plans and estimated project costs that encapsulate the next few years in town, we gain a clearer picture of the projects that the Town has planned.
Total General Government - $68,200
Plans include:
Reception Desk Replacement
Office Complex Window Treatment Replacement, New Door
Disposal of Quadra Building
Total Protective Services - $78,350
Plans include:
Fire Hall Renovation
Jaws of Life
Turnout Gear including Boots
Total Transportation Services - $1,091,704
Plans include:
Reid/Conquest Asphalt/Curb/Gutter
Roads
Street Sweeper
Skid Steer
Stormwater Outfalls
Total Environmental Health Services - $165,000
Plans include:
Landfill Attendant Building Renovations, Scale Software/Hardware, Gate
Cottage Renovation
Total Planning and Development - $6,200,000
Plans include:
Railway Avenue Subdivision (cost of $1,200,000)
225,000 Cubic Meters of Dirt Delivered to Outlook (cost of $5,000,000)
Total Recreation Services - $560,000
Plans include:
Ball Diamond Fencing
Cold Water to All Dressing Rooms
Civic Centre Renovation
Outdoor Rink Drainage and Lighting
Pool House Heating
