The Town of Petrolia's proposed 2017 budget proposes a tax hike of just 1% on the municipal portion of the property tax bill.
Staff is also projecting increases of no more than 3% in both 2018 and 2019 and sewer rates are to be reduced by 5% in 2017, 10% in 2018 and another 5% in 2019.
A 2% increase in water rates is proposed.
Capital projects totaling $2-million are recommended including arena upgrades, playground equipment replacement and road resurfacing.
Residents are encouraged to attend a public budget meeting Monday November 14 from 5pm to 6:30pm in the council chambers at Victoria Hall.
