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On December 18, the council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet adopted its budget for 2024. The budget, of just over $17.5 million, includes a 3.8% increase in property taxes, which translates into an average increase of approximately $55 per residence in 2024. The budget also includes a $4.2 million investment in capital projects, including the rehabilitation of 7 roads. 

Highlights of the 2024 budget: 

Major investments in roads and related infrastructure ($1,802,285)

  • Upgrading of the following seven roads:
    • Paving of Concession 5 (County Road 17 to Boundary Road)
    • Paving of Concession 6 (Route 14 to Route 16)
    • Paving of Concession 9 (from County Road 9 eastwards)
    • Paving of Concession 10 (County Road 9 to Route 11) - 50% shared with The Nation
    • Paving of Route 14 (from Concession 5 to Concession 6)
    • Paving of Principale Street East in Wendover (Route 25 to County Road 17)
    • Plantagenet sidewalks on Water, Nation, Main, and Albert streets
  • Dump truck box ($50,000)
  • Municipal building expansion ($275,000)

Parks & Recreation 

  • Renovation of Alfred skate park ($198,000) 
  • Construction of an access ramp for Curran's Forum Community Centre ($20,000) 
  • Construction of an event stage at the Lefaivre Riverside Park ($178,655) 
  • Construction of a parking lot for the Plantagenet baseball field ($35,000) 
  • Construction of a pavilion at the Plantagenet baseball field ($25,000) 
  • Renovation of the cold room at the Wendover Community Centre ($30,000) 

By-Law Department 

  • Installation of parking meters at the marinas ($45,000) 

Economic Development 

  • Electric vehicle charging stations (x4) ($40,000) 

The following grants are maintained/increased: 

  • Canada Community-Building Fund (Gas Tax) ($312,728) 
  • Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund ($516,319) 
  • United Counties of Prescott and Russell Road Fund ($245,000) 

"Many thanks to the Council members and administration for an excellent job in preparing and discussing the 2024 budget. A moderate increase in the property tax rate was necessary to alleviate the impact of the rising cost of goods and services on future capital projects," said Mayor Yves Laviolette. 

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Contacts 

Alexandre Charlebois
Treasurer
613-673-4797
finance@alfred-plantagenet.com 

Simon St-Denis
Communications Officer
613-673-4797
sstdenis@alfred-plantagenet.com