Thorold residents will see a modest increase to their residential tax bill this year after City Council passed its 2022 budget, which includes nearly $13 million to build a much-needed new fire station.
With a 1.99 percent increase to the tax bill, the average homeowner in the city will pay approximately $77 more this year. That is slightly higher than 2021, which saw an increase of 1.8 percent.
The city's capital budget, approved at $38.7 million, will pay for a number of major infrastructure upgrades that include:
• A new fire station ($12.9 million)
• The new operations centre rebuild ($8.6 million)
• Renewal of St. David’s Rd., from Queen St. to Ormond St. ($5 million)
• Recreational upgrades at Rolling Meadows Park ($2 million)
• Replacement of the Thorold Arena roof ($2.1 million)
“I would like to thank Council and Staff for their professionalism and dedication throughout the 2022 budget process," said Mayor Terry Ugulini, in a written comment. "This budget continues to move the City of Thorold forward, while taking the next step in delivering the required infrastructure, service levels and amenities our residents expect and deserve."
Manoj Dilwaria, the city's CAO, echoed those comments.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Council for their leadership and vision in approving construction of the new fire station and the re-build of the city’s operations centre, along with several key infrastructure projects," he said. "Thanks to City staff for their dedication and efforts throughout the 2022 budget process. We are operating in difficult times, but always strive to be fiscally responsible, while at the same time providing best in class customer service to our residents and businesses."
