Mapleton draft includes 11% levy increase

Council here is currently looking at figures that would result in an increase of nearly 11 per cent in municipal spending in 2014.

With a draft budget calling for a tax levy of $4,438,084 as a starting point, Mapleton council held a morning budget session prior to the Jan. 28 regular council meeting.

The proposed levy represents an increase of $437,995 over 2013 levy and would result in a budget levy increase of 10.95% and tax rate increase of 4.08%.

Council is aiming for a March passing of the budget.