The initial 2019 tax and utilities increase proposed to Council in November 2018, before considering changes to the Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services was originally 5.75% or $175 to the average single family property.
In December 2018, Council approved the addition of the two Fire Service Technicians at a cost of $26 to allow the City to address community safety by ensuring seven day per week coverage from 6am to 6pm. Council also approved the attendance at chest pain/ambulance delays calls exceeding 10 minutes at a cost of $3. These costs are being funded fully from taxation revenue which forms part of the total 5.58% tax increase. There is no reserve funding being accessed to fund Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services.
Further budget changes presented on January 23, most notably for additional taxation revenue from Onni Phase 3 and the car dealership rezoning changes net of other adjustments resulted in a reduction of ($34). Read the detailed breakdown: Council Adopts a 5.58 Percent Increase or $170 for Single Family Home.