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.

View the Town of Morinville 2008 Tax Levy Bylaw (PDF)

Utility Rates

1. Water

  • Customer fixed charge per invoice

2008 $4.88 2009 $7.32

  • Water Service Capacity Monthly flat fee

Imperial 2008 2009
5/8” $12.38 $15.38
¾” $17.82 $22.28
1” $31.68 $39.62
1 ½” $71.28 $89.14
2” $126.72 $158.46
3” $285.12 $356.54
4” $506.88 $633.85

  • Actual consumption Metered Water $ per 1 Cubic Meter

2008 $1.6264 2009 $1.7352

2. Sewer

  • Customer fixed charge per invoice

2008 $4.50 2009 $5.63

  • Sewer Service Capacity Monthly flat fee

Imperial 2008 2009
5/8” $15.23 $14.97
¾” $21.92 $21.56
1” $38.98 $38.33
1 ½” $87.70 $86.23
2” $155.90 $153.30
3” $350.78 $344.93
4” $619.45 $608.91

  • Actual consumption Metered Water $ per 1 Cubic Meter

2008 $.9192 2009 $.9691