2017 Citizens Report

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Total Municipal Taxes
These are the funds collected to pay for the operation of the City of Maple
Ridge. For a more detailed breakdown of what these categories fund we
recommend that you look at the 2017-2021 Financial Overview Report at
. Your local taxes consist of:
1. General, Debt & Library
2. Drainage Improvements Levy
3. Parks & Recreation Improvements Levy
4. Parcel Charges
Total Utility Services
These funds are collected for specific uses. In the case of the Water and Sewer
levies, a significant portion goes to Metro Vancouver to fund the infrastructure
to deliver these services. The Blue Box Service Levy goes to the Ridge
Meadows Recycling Society who provide this service in our community. Some
communities bill their Water, Sewer and Recycling separately, often at the
beginning of the year. We have opted for the single bill, both to save mailing
and transaction costs and to be more transparent with an “all in” number.
School Taxes
The Provincial Government determines how much is
required for School Taxes. School Taxes are paid to
the Province, not the local School District.
Total Other Government Taxes
Various government organizations have the authority
to collect money using property taxes. We are
required to collect money for:
1. Greater Vancouver Regional District
2. TransLink
3. BC Assessment
4. Municipal Finance Authority
These organizations use this money to
fund their organizations.
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Understanding Your Tax Notice
What are you paying & who gets the money?
2017 MAPLE RIDGE FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT