2021 Archive of items related to Taxation and Fees Issues from the City of Prince Rupert

Our Quick reference and archive of items related to Taxation issues reviewed by City Council for the 2021 Council year.

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Items of Note for 2021

December

December 9 -- City of Prince Rupert releases schedule for garbage/recycling collection for 2021 NCR
December 8 -- Prince Rupert Council sets increase of fees and charges for range of services and facility usage in 2022  NCR
December 7 -- Prince Rupert Council moves forward with plans to create Tax Exemption for logistics land use in the city  NCR

December 6 -- Council to review proposal for Tax Exemptions towards development of land for logistics use NCR

December 6 -- City Council to line up range of fee and charges increases for 2022 NCR

December 3 -- City of Prince Rupert set to expand roster of tenants in Canfisco warehouse venture; as speculation on future developments along George Hills Way accelerates  NCR


November

November 30 -- City to explore 'options' on peat and hog fuel resources on city owned land NCR

November 26 -- City to seek additional funding for CN station revitalization project through NDIT program NCR

November 26 -- Kingdom Hall to remain standing until summer of 2022, as City of Prince Rupert continues on with new RCMP detachment planning NCR

November 24 -- Major Projects Review provides for a stream of percentages on progress for City initiatives NCR

November 24 -- Unanticipated water/sewer repairs, landfill site expenses make for challenges for city's utilities budget NCR

November 24 -- Garbage can swaps and fee increases among themes from Waste Bylaw review at City Council NCR

November 22 -- City Council to hear update on CN Rail Station revitalization project, plans to access further funding for initiative  NCR

November 22 -- Community PUMP Track plans could move forward at tonight's Council Session NCR

November 22 -- Council to hear reports on Garbage/Recycling work, Major projects as part of presentations tonight NCR

November 19 -- Prince Rupert's Kidsport program to benefit by upcoming fundraiser  NCR

November 18 -- Purchase of replacement city work truck features trade in plan with a twist as part of RFP  NCR

November 12 -- Province releases details of annual grants in lieu of taxes program for Northwest NCR


September

September 23 -- Council adopts Housing Actions; puts some into motion as part of Monday evening session NCR

September 23 -- Prince Rupert City Council sends Local Service Taxation Plan back to city staff for some additional tweaking  NCR

September 20 -- Housing and property themes a plenty tonight as Council explores range of initiatives NCR

September 20 -- City Council to consider Five year Tax Exemption for new Lax Kw'alaams Community Hall at tonight's Council session  NCR

September 17 -- City of Prince Rupert sets Monday September 27th as date for annual Tax Sale. NCR


August

August 23 -- New additions in line up for inclusion to City of Prince Rupert Permissive Tax Exemptions   NCR

August 20 -- Application period now open for Non Profit/Volunteer Groups seeking Community Enhancement Grant funding  NCR

July

July 2 -- Taxes Due Date arrives, as does deadline for Home Owner Grant applicants. NCR

June

June 28 -- City Council to Review proposed Recreation Fee increases for facilities, programs in Prince Rupert NCR

June 4 -- Tax Time Tutorial with City of Prince Rupert CFO Corinne Bomben NCR


May 

May 26 -- Tax Bills and Message Making arrive in the ail from the City of Prince Rupert NCR

March

March 23 -- Discount hunters should keep an eye on the calendar as City Utility payment period arrives NCR

March 19 -- City of Prince Rupert to consider five year lease for Bob's on the Rocks NCR


February

February 19 -- The city's tax collectors would like a moment of your time and some of your cash for Utility payments  NCR

February 5 -- City of Prince Rupert delivers letters on Downtown Incentive program and Warnings on unsightly premises   NCR

February 3 -- With City of Prince Rupert Utility Bills looming, a call from one resident for a discount on Water billing owing to the Boil Water advisory   NCR

January

January 13 -- After lengthy back and forth discussion, council members come to a compromise on amendment for Downtown Tax Incentive Bylaw NCR

January 7 -- As property owners review their 2021 Assessments, Province outlines Home Owner Grant Financials  NCR

January 6 -- BC Assessment sends out residential property assessment

January 5 -- Smithers/Telkwa take regional lead in property assessments for 2021  NCR

January 4 -- Property assessments (video)

January 4 -- Northwest Property assessment have been released

January 4 --  BC Assessments for 2021 indicate increases in valuations for many of Prince Rupert's high end neighbourhoods NCR

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