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Town of Outlook issues official Budget highlights

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.

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