Marmora & Lake budget passed

Marmora and Lake council has approved its 2012 budget, and there’s some mixed news for taxpayers.

The total budget for the municipality is $5.4 million, but expenditures are about $5000 lower than last year.

Taxes will rise 2.3% – which, for a property valued around $143,000 – amounts to just under $1.50/mo.

The Special Capital levy has also gone up to $35, with that money going towards the cost of a new sidewalk sweeper.

Council has also identified about 14 different projects it wants to undertake this year.