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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN-06-060 - Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes Dec 18 Hearing j Financial Services Report To: Date of Meeting: Submitted By: Prepared By: Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: Report No.: Subject: Mayor Carl Zehr and Members of Council December 18, 2006 Pauline Houston, General Manager of Financial Services & City Treasurer Joyce V. Evans, Director of Revenue (Ext. 2895) All December 11 , 2006 FIN-06-060 Applications for Cancellation, Refund, Reduction or Levy of Taxes December 18th Hearing RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that, pursuant to Section #357 of The Municipal Act, S.D. 2001, applications to City Council for Cancellation, Reduction, refund or levy of taxes, Council approve the thirty six applications, totalling $146,182.25, in the report attached to FI N-06-060. BACKGROUND: Thirty six applications for adjustment of taxes under Section #357 of The Municipal Act, S.D. 2001 were processed, resulting in a net reduction of taxes in the amount of $146,182.25. The required notices to the affected parties were sent out in accordance with the relevant legislation. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The tax reductions are shared with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the School Boards. The net effect to the City of Kitchener amounts to $30,628.15 in tax levy to be reduced. Joyce V. Evans, MPA, FCGA Director of Revenue Pauline Houston, CA General Manager of Financial Services & City Treasurer