Title
Tax Cancellation on Church Manses
Proposed Motion
That Council cancel the 2016 tax levies against church manses on the properties as per Attachment 1.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the cancellation of the 2016 tax levies against church manses as stated. Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act allows Council to defer, cancel, reduce or refund all or part of a tax, with or without conditions.
Purpose
Historically administration presents to Council for consideration to cancel tax levies against church manses.
Summary
Council may choose not to cancel the property tax levies and advise these churches to pay the manses taxes, or cancel a portion of the manse taxes and advise these churches to pay the balance of the taxes.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Municipal Government Act, Section 347.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $3,556.88
Source of Funding: Grants to Organizations - 2016 Budget