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"WEEKEND STAR" Fh a re Ra TR A eg > FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2001 - 13 Reassessment means a $57,000 increase for Kawartha Conservation Authority Region, municipalities on the hook for KCA budget increase By J. Peter Hvidsten Weekend Star Scugog Township councillors got a first look at the preliminary 2002 budget for the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority last Monday and were surprised to find a request for an addi- tional $67,000 from Durham Region. However, it was quick- ly pointed out by Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce, Scugog's repre- sentative on the KRCA authority, that $57,000 of that increase was due to re-assessment. She explained that Kawartha Conservation delayed implementing Current Value Assessment (CVA) last year, but under provincial regulations were forced to bring it into effect this year. . "In effect, the one year delay saved the region (Durham Region) $57,000 last year," she said. Durham Region has maintained that it wants to keep all department spending increases at 3 per cent or less this year, but Kawartha's actual increase of $10,000 repre- sents about a 14 per cent increase. Councillor Pearce said even that number can be argued and, in fact, when all factors are taken into account, the $67,000 rep- resents a decrease in the amount required this year. Some of the work being undertaken by the conservation authority which impacts Scugog Township include the fol- lowing projects: e William's Creek Restoration - the water- course currently being restored through - down- town Port Perry from Queen St. to Lake Scugog; e Durham Watershed Study - included in this study is the Nonquon River which flows 22.7 kilometres from the headwaters in the Oak Ridge Moraine to west of Port Perry and empties into Lake Scugog. The study will investigate the identified subwatershed and determine the con- straints on existing and proposed lands uses; r= Durham e 3M Scotchguard e Broadloom Steam || o pholstery Cleaning , | ,,se Rugs Wy, \ 905-985-8552 905-852-6711 Farm eo Hobby Farm e Auto Residential ® Business DISCOUNTS FOR YOUR AUTO * Mature Driver (50+) ® Retiree - ® Multi Vehicle e Short Commute & MORE... For competitive rates & friendly, personal service ~ CALL TODAY! 1-800-461-1468 (705) 357-3916 131 River Street, Sunderland, Ontario rr Brown & Brethour Iie] 8) RANA @ BN 31 RQ J (DIL ED} TORVOUR * New Home * Mature Age ® Multi Policy * Non-Smoker Representing i PEEL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Convenient Monthly Payment Plans Available e Stage Discharge: Nonquon River Guage - this project has seen a stream flow guage placed in the Nonquon River by the Minster of Natural Resources near Seagrave. The guage will be used to measure water level in the river and to monitor lagoon discharge levels during various times of --- Take a closer Look... 4 The Port Perry Weekend Star and Uxbridge Star has a total circulation of 21,300 Port Perry This Week has only 10,300 Don't settle for HALF THE COVERAGE Go with the papers that EVERYONE reads -- Port Perry Weekend Star Uxbridge Star Your only local choice! PORT PERRY STAR AVA 23 28 SQ SNE BIN J WAN 2 (TIES TS mm--m-- UXBRIDGE STAR Voice For Usbrag 188 Mary Street, Port Perry Tel: 905-985-7383 Fax: 905-985-4160 E-mail: advertising@portperrystar.com www.portperrystar.com the year; e Oak Ridge Moraine Land Acquisition Strategy - with 3,000 acres of Scugog Township land in the Oakridge Moraine it is important that some of these lands be acquired for future conservation. This project allows the KRCA to approach land owners and purchase Star ---- parcels of land that can not be developed and are part of the protected moraine; and e Lake Scugog Nutrient Management Plan - which is designed to improve water quality and prevent the health of Lake Scugog's ecosystem from declining. Lake Scugog currently has the highest { od Sef rate of development within the KRCA water- shed which can cause increased rates of nutri- ent runoff to occur. Councillor Pearce asked the township to send a letter to Durham Region endorsing the preliminary budget and requesting the region's support. omething to buy for the new home buyer. FEATURING: Hand painted gifts by Purr-fectly Country _ Nadine Lauder benjamin Moore ROANE'S PAINT 8. WALLPAPER 4 Banff Road, Unit #7, Uxbridge * 905-852-5315 Dec. 7, 8, 9th ¢ 25% off all in stock ornaments LOWER COTTAGE Lid Decorate your tree TX > =? | wy 5 oy : 175 Brock St. W,, at Cedar Street, Uxbridge 905-852-3002