The RM of Morris council presented their 2025 financial plan and capital budget on Feb. 26.
Overall operating budget is estimated at $9.1 million, an increase of almost $920,000, or 11.7 per cent, from last year.
Tax revenue will increase in 2025 by almost $500,000 to $6.13 million. Various provincial and federal monies contribute $1.6 million to the budget. A further $697,500 and $430,000 will be transferred from general reserves and borrowing and brought in by waste management, respectively, to help balance the financial plan.
Major projects planned for 2025 include the renovation of the Lowe Farm fire hall, purchase of a skid steer, bridge repair, leachate pond, and fixes along road 2E for a total of $1.3 million.
The current budget year operated with a deficit of $51,000.
Reeve Scott Siemens did not make himself available for comment on the financial plan.
