December 13, 2017 Special Regional Council

Date:

Time: Immediately Following Committee of the Whole

Location: Council Chamber, City Hall

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

3. Ratification of Motion from Budget Committee – Fiscal Direction

Motion:
That Halifax Regional Council recommend that staff revise the 2018-2019 Budget according to Council's approved priorities, and preliminary fiscal direction, including:
 ‒ maintaining the appropriate level of existing services with the addition of the new services previously approved by Council;
 ‒ a stable capital budget that maintains state of good repair while also funding growth related issues and service improvements;
 ‒ a responsible and declining debt position;
 ‒ appropriate reserve balances that allow for risk mitigation, future obligations and opportunities;
 ‒ alignment of the current average tax bill for residential homes and commercial properties at a 1.9% increase, and that

Regional Council approve the “Advanced Tender Project List” in Appendix A of the Budget Committee report dated December 5, 2017.

4. ADJOURNMENT   

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