Warwick Township has set a 2025 budget amounting to nearly $13 million.
Property owners will see a 4.8 per cent increase on the municipal portion of the property tax bill, representing a nearly $24 increase per $100,000 of residential assessment.
A number of infrastructure projects are prioritized in the nearly $4.8 million capital budget.
Water main repairs are planned on Sunset, Erie, St. Clair and John Streets. A culvert -- damaged by torrential downpours in July, 2024 -- will be replaced on Kingscourt Road.
Roadwork is also planned on Hickory Creek, Bethesda Road, Birnam and Brickyard Lines, and the overpass and approach on Arkona Road.
Staff apologized for its low estimate of $400,000 for the Brickyard Line project, and council agreed to commit to the latest $900,000 quote.
The municipality has approved funding to replace a backhoe, truck and ice re-surfacer, order a new fire rescue vehicle and make improvements to the Old Fire Hall Museum and library.
Mayor Todd Case said budgeting for the amount of infrastructure work needed and cost increases resulting from [anticipated] United States tariffs was a challenge.
“It is a tough budget year for the municipality as there are a lot of capital projects to fund,” said Case. “Council is committed to investing in infrastructure and addressing drainage issues experienced throughout the township.”
Warwick council directed staff to draw just over $280,000 from reserves to cover a funding shortfall in the $8.17 million operating budget.