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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: CS 02-09
Date: February 9,2009
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From:
Gillis A. Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 02-09 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the write-ofts of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 be approved; and,
3. That 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 $14,957.90 with a net cost to the City of approximately
$3,363.43, 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 2009 Current Budget
allocation under General Government - Provision for Uncollectable Taxes.
Sustainability Implications:
implications.
This report does not contain any sustainability
Background: The Municipal Act provides the Treasurer with various tax tools
regarding the administration and collection of property taxes. Under the provisions of
Section 357 of the Municipal Act, reduction of taxes due to fire, demolition, exemption,
assessment change or error is allowed for the current year only. Section 358 of the
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.
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
Report CS 02-09
Date: February 9, 2009
Subject: Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act- Adjustment to Taxes
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swimming pool, or damage caused by fire result in a reduction in assessment and
taxes.
One property reflects "no change" or reduction in their property taxes. This change is
shown as having zeros in the corresponding columns. Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation or MPAC staff have investigated the assessment reduction request. After
completing their investigation, they have reached the conclusion that the property does
not warrant a reduction in assessment and therefore, an adjustment in property taxes.
If the property owner does not agree with MPAC's recommendation, they have the right
to appeal to the Assessment Review Board under subsection (7) of the Municipal Act,
2001.
Attachments:
1. Section 357/358 Adjustment to Taxes - Taxable
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