Fort Erie Town Council approves 2023 budget

Fort Erie Town Council approved in principle the 2023 budget with an increase of 0.88 percent for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax. For the median household, this increase translates to an additional $12 per year. When the Niagara Region and the Boards of Education levies are included, the combined increase for residential taxpayers in Fort Erie is 6.9 percent.  The operating budget of $31.3 million will deliver town services and expand some strategic areas such as industrial land development, heritage, communications and systems. In addition to the Operating Budget, Town Council approved the 2023 Capital Budget and 2024 to 2033 Forecast. The Capital Budget consists of 59 projects with a total cost of $26,997,835. The budget includes works related to roads, bridges, sidewalks, water, wastewater, parks and facilities. Some of the larger Capital projects include $4.5 million for the Pt. Abino Road South Reinstatement of the Shoreline Protection and Road Reconstruction , $2.3 million for the Douglas Park Revitalization,  $2.1 million for the 2023 Road Resurfacing program and $1.5 million for the Financial Software Replacement. For more information about the Town’s 2023 Budget, visit the Town’s website or contact Town Staff.