The Finance Department manages tax and water billings, budget and expenditure information, fiscal policies, accounts payable, payroll, receivables and cashier services.
Currently under review at Committee of the Whole
Property Taxes |
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Property tax is one revenue source used to pay for municipal programs and services provided to residents. Besides municipal taxes your property tax bill includes education taxes, county taxes and a waste management fee. The 2021 Interim tax bills are due on February 25, 2021. |
Budgets |
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The municipality approves its capital and operating budgets annually. The budget establishes the required tax rates as well as user fees and water and sewer rates to pay for municipal programs and services for the year. The budget process identifies annually capital projects to be completed, such as the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure. 2021 Budget Documents2020 Budget Documents2019 Budget Documents |
Financial Statements and Reports |
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Financial statements are prepared each year according to Public Sector Accounting Board standards. |
Asset Management Plan |
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The Asset Management Plan is a long term planning document that establishes when to maintain, rehabilitate and replace municipal assets.
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Development Charges |
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Mississippi Mills follows the principal that growth should pay for growth. As a result, new development projects are required to pay Development Charges to off set the costs of expansions and upgrades to municipal services, parks and institutions to accommodate more residents in our community. Development Charges are generally payable at the time a Building Permit is issued and are subject to a set fee established at the beginning of each year. Charges to both the local municipality and County of Lanark are applicable. Visit https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/build-and-invest/development-charges.aspx for current rates. |
Long Term Financial Plan |
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The long-term financial plan provides direction to both Council and Staff on target expenses, debt levels, reserves and taxes. The plan does not include water and sewer because they are not paid from taxes but from water and sewer rates for the service. Water and sewer has a separate financial plan. |
Municipal Grants |
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Organizations seeking support can apply annually for municipal grants. Applications are included in the annual budget process and organizations are notified of their allocations, if approved, once the budget has been finalized. For more information please view the Municipal Grant Policy. |
Fees and Charges |
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A Fees and Charges Bylaw is reviewed and passed annually by Council to establish user fees for services provided by the municipality. Please click on the links below to view the by-laws. |
Water and Sewer Rates |
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The water and sewer services rates bylaw is passed annually following completion of the budget and sets both an annual base charge and a rate for consumption. |
