Municipal Funding

Status

The issue being monitored by staff

Outcomes

As part of ongoing service exchange negotiations, NSFM will continue to work with municipalities, FCM, the provincial and federal governments to achieve sustainable fiscal solutions for municipalities. 

NSFM Board Carried Motions

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Province freeze mandatory education payments for each municipality at 2017 levels; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province increase its annual funding for the municipal equalization program by $20 million over three years, beginning in 2019; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Nova Scotia cost share 50/50 in all municipal projects required to comply with the Accessibility Act, if those projects do not receive other funding, beginning in 2019; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province provide municipalities with a substantial share of all the related tax revenues being generated through the sale of cannabis.

Capped Assessment Program

Status

The issue being monitored by staff

Outcomes

NSFM continues to work with municipalities and the provincial government on the implications of the Assessment Act and the Capped Assessment Program.

NSFM Board Carried Motions

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Province work with municipalities and other stakeholders to phase out the CAP program and provide better alternatives to protect low-income homeowners and those experiencing significant increases in residential property assessments; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province enable pilot projects to be undertaken as soon as possible