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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 22-05
Date: March 17, 2005
From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation:
1. It is recommended that Report CS 22-05 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer be received and that:
2. the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
be approved; and,
3. the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
action to give effect hereto.
Executive Summary: Not Applicable
Financial Implications: If approved, the write-off of taxes as contained in this report
represents a gross cost of $1,743.07 with a net cost to the City of approximately
$450.52, the balance being charged back to the Region of Durham and the School
Boards. Pickering's share of the costs will be charged to the 2005 Current Budget
allocation under General Government - Provision for Uncollectable Taxes.
Background: The Municipal Act provides the Treasurer with various tax tools
regarding the administration and collection of properly taxes. Under the provisions of
the new Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 357 of the Act provides for the
reduction of taxes due to fire, demolition, exemption, assessment change or error and
the tax reduction is applicable to the current year only. Section 358 of the new
Municipal Act allows for the reduction of taxes due to assessment error and this section
can be applied to property taxes for the two preceding years (2003 & 2004).
Change in realty tax class can translate into lower property taxes if the property went
from industrial to commercial tax class or commercial to residential tax class.
Demolitions, and other physical changes to a property, such as removing or filling in a
swimming pool, or damage caused by fire result in a reduction in assessment and
taxes.
Report CS 22-05 Date: March 17, 2005
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes Page 2
Attachments:
1. Section 357/358 Adjustment to Taxes
Prepared By:
Tax Analyst
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Attachment
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Approved / Endorsed By:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
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