Taxes, Utility Rates and Finance
Finance
The Finance section of Corporate Services provides financial services to the public and internally to the organization.
Finance is responsible for the processing of all accounting functions, including:
- invoicing
- payments to vendors
- collections
- payment processing
The Town’s mandate is to provide these services in a fiscally responsible manner by ensuring the best use of Town of Morinville’s financial resources with a high priority to provide quality customer service.
The staff of the Finance section are also responsible for ensuring that all valid transactions are recorded properly in the Town’s financial system, including the preparation of all accounting reports required by legislation or by Council.
Financial reports are produced on a quarterly basis to update Council on the financial progress of the Town.
Finance also plays a lead role in the development and implementation of the annual budget process, fiscal plan, year-end financial review, and provides advice on financial impacts regarding key issues.
Cash management, financial implications of administrative recommendations, and the evaluation of the financial health of the Town are all part of this area's mandate.
TAXES
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for administering and maintaining property tax and assessment information, including the issuance of tax certificates. Annually, Town Council approves the Town of Morinville’s operating and capital budgets. From the approved budget, the Town establishes a tax rate (mill rate) to be applied to property assessments. The 2009 Tax Rates will expect approval by Town Council sometime during March 2009.
- Email us corporateservices@morinville.ca
- Phone us 780.939.4361
- Fax us 780.939.5633
View the Town of Morinville 2008 Tax Levy Bylaw (PDF)
Property Assessment and Taxation
As of January 1, 2010, new legislation regarding matters related to assessment complaints took effect. An updated booklet "Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation in Alberta" is available to individuals seeking general information about property assessment in Alberta and on how to file an assessment complaint. A limited number of booklets are available at the Town office as well as on line on the Municipal Affairs website (http://municipalaffairs.alberta.ca under Municipalities & Communities, Property Assessment and Taxation and Publications).
2010 Property Assessment and Taxation
The 2010 Tax Notices have now been sent to residents in Morinville. "Property Tax Facts" have been prepared to help residents have a better understanding on how property taxes are prepared. Refer to the link to find more information on property taxes.
Utility Rates
1. Water
- Customer fixed charge per invoice
| 2009 | $3.66 | 2010 | $4.58 |
- Water Service Capacity Monthly flat fee
| Imperial | 2009 | 2010 |
| 5/8” | $15.38 | $19.35 |
| ¾” | $22.28 | $27.86 |
| 1” | $39.62 | $49.54 |
| 1 ½” | $89.14 | $111.46 |
| 2” | $158.46 | $198.14 |
| 3” | $356.54 | $445.82 |
| 4” | $633.85 | $557.28 |
- Actual consumption Metered Water $ per 1 Cubic Meter
| 2009 | $1.7352 | 2010 | $1.7549 |
2. Sewer
- Customer fixed charge per invoice
| 2009 | $2.82 | 2010 | $3.49 |
- Sewer Service Capacity Monthly flat fee
| Imperial | 2009 | 2010 |
| 5/8” | $14.97 | $17.84 |
| ¾” | $21.56 | $25.69 |
| 1” | $38.33 | $45.68 |
| 1 ½” | $86.23 | $102.78 |
| 2” | $153.30 | $182.71 |
| 3” | $344.93 | $411.10 |
| 4” | $608.91 | $513.88 |
- Actual consumption Metered Water $ per 1 Cubic Meter
| 2009 | $.9691 | 2010 | $.9295 |