NVCA approves budget

The NVCA’s board of directors has approved a $4.7 million budget for 2018, up $153,134 from 2017.

A total increase of $89,956, or a 4.1 per cent increase in municipal levy, is needed to support the operating expenditures, with the remainder coming from grants, fees for services, and other sources. Funds from municipal levy continue to represent 47 per cent of NVCA’s revenues.

Clearview’s portion is $118,924.61, up 1.1 per cent from 2017.

Mulmur’s portion is $40,034.53, up 1.01 per cent from 2017.

The operating levy is shared by NVCA member municipalities based on apportionment percentages provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.