From the recording
Town of Princeton Council Discusses Property Tax Write-Off
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The Town of Princeton's council met in a special meeting to discuss a property tax write-off. The issue arose from two different dates being printed on tax notices, causing confusion for some property owners. Staff recommended that the council direct them to request a write-off from the Minister of Municipal Affairs for penalties issued between July 2 and July 4, 2024. The motion was seconded, but no further discussion or voting was recorded. The council will now move to pursue this option with the ministry to help ratepayers.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations
What was decided (or proposed)
- unknown — Property Tax Write-Off: Council directed staff to request a write-off from the Minister of Municipal Affairs for penalties issued between July 2 and July 4, 2024. [5]
FACT · Next
What comes next
- The council will now move to pursue this option with the ministry to help ratepayers.
FACT · Delegations
Who spoke
- Staff — Direction from council to request a write-off from the Minister of Municipal Affairs for penalties issued between July 2 and July 4, 2024.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected
Stakes & interests
Property Tax Write-Off
This issue affects property owners who may have paid penalties unnecessarily due to the confusion caused by the two different dates on the tax notices.
FACT · By item
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
6 Property Tax Write-Off
Council directed staff to request a write-off from the Minister of Municipal Affairs for penalties issued between July 2 and July 4, 2024. [5]
“I'd asked Council for this resolution and we'll move as quickly as we can with the ministry to get this done for the ratepayers. [5]”
Open questions
- What is the total amount of penalties due to be levied as of the writing of this report?
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