Wawa Municipal Council's approved this year's budget - but not the tax rates.
In their meeting last night, Council approved a series of by-laws to implement the operating and capital budgets - and the new schedule of fees - but that did not include the tax rates, as Treasurer Manuela Batovanja explained they're still waiting to receive the education rates before it can be finalized.
The operating budget presented last month outlined a 4% levy increase, and Batovanja acknowledged that - and rising water rates - would mean an increase in bills.
In addition to the budget measures, Council approved an application for a minor variance through its Committee of Adjustment, as well as - in the regular meeting - plans for a pilot project with Food Cycle Science, wherein the company's "FoodCyclers" would be offered at a discounted rate, partly subsidized by the Municipality - Council was told in a November meeting that the machine reduces food waste by about 90%, converting it to nutrient-rich soil that could be used in gardens in just a few hours, potentially reducing food waste going to the landfill, which can create harmful methane gas, attract nuisance animals, and simply take up needed space for other household waste.