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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 31, 2013 | 10 continued from p.1 The main user fees paid by Oakville residents are transit fares, facility and field rentals, recreation program fees, building and planning permit fees, and parking rates. Oakville Transit is considering various fare increases to balance the municipal contribution to transit operating costs. Town staff said recent provincial legislation requires additional spending on the delivery of specialized transit services. They also noted even with the proposed changes Oakville Transit fares continue to be among the lowest compared to similar-sized agencies in the GTA. Due to higher fuel costs and other inflation- Budget committee holding deliberations this month ary impacts, Oakville Transit is faced with higher operating costs. The phasing out of the seniors' discount for recreation programs and memberships, as well as the estimated costs of administering and enforcing the Building Code Act, will also be discussed during the meeting. "The rates and fees review is an important element of our annual budget process," said Ward 6 Councillor and Budget Chair Tom Adams. "We will be working towards our target of keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation, reducing tax-supported debt, and building and maintaining our infrastructure. The review of rates and fees will occur in this context." Town staff said all submissions -- in person, written, email or social media, will be considered. Those wishing to appear before the budget committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015 by noon tomorrow (Friday). Residents can also email comments to budget@oakville.ca. The proposed 2014 Rates and Fees can be reviewed at www.oakville.ca or the ServiceOakville customer service desk. The budget committee recommendations concerning rates and fees will be presented to council for approval on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in council chambers in Town Hall. The recommendations will be implemented effective Jan. 1, 2014. The 2014 budget book will be released on Monday, Nov. 18 during a 9:30 a.m. meeting. Departmental budget presentations will take place Thursday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. and (if required) on Friday, Nov. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Delegations from the public concerning the budget will be heard on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. The budget committee will begin deliberations on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. with the budget coming before council for approval on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. All meetings will be at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. G a d ds 's n e Show and Sale November 9 & 10 Saturday 10am - 5pm / Sunday 11am - 4pm Antique OAKVILLE The Hottest Kitchen Trend Ope n We E x t e n d / Th d u r s ue d H o u r ntil 8 s pm. NEW ! Is all about Function and Flow. 4265 Fairview Street, Burlington 905.634.9556 (between Walkers & Appleby Line) Other Showrooms: 140 Hester Street, Hamilton 905.667.4710 Applewood Village Plaza, 1077 North Service Road, Mississauga 905.275.9556 emeraldkitchens .ca see a Come emo! Spill D The stars of the antique business set up at Oakville to stage a unique and memorable event Top dealers in antiques, vintage and Mid Century modern bring great finds direct from the source to you. Furniture, modern art glass, vintage furs, silver, folk art and fine art, pewter and copper, country, linens, antiquarian books. Find great gift ideas for everyone on your list. SAVE $500 UP TO * Join Us on Facebook & WIN CARPET!* St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas St. W., Oakville, L6M 4H9 On Dundas St (Hwy 5) just east of Third Line, and first stoplight west of the BIG bridge. Admission $7 / Free parking Delicious Ukrainian fare in the Fireside Café We will pay the equivalent of the HST for you when you purchase our regular priced, in-stock flooring only. Cannot be combined with any other offer; expires November 3rd, 2013. Valid at the Mississauga West (3050 Vega Blvd) End Of The Roll location only. PAY NO TAX BRING IN THIS AD AND... * HEAVY T PLUSH CARPE $0.99 SQ FT Starting at LVP BEAULIEU® EXPRESSION Regular price $3.99 $1.89 SQ FT Hurry in! Prices valid from Oct. 31st­Nov. 3rd! Brand name flooring. Low prices. Always in stock. www.antiqueshowscanada.com More info, discounts and directions at ENDOFTHEROLL.COM Mississauga West | 3050 Vega Blvd | 905.820.7655 No payment, no interest plans available OAC - *See store for details.