The Council of the City of Selkirk has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held:
Tuesday, June 15th at 6:00pm
At Selkirk Memorial Hall
376 Jemima Street, Selkirk, MB
To present the following capital project:
Project Description:
- The reconstruction of Eveline Street (between Eaton Avenue and Queen Avenue) includes a total reconstruction of the road, the addition of lighting, modern accessibility services and an active transportation pathway;
- Landscaping the area to meet current urban design best practices which will provide an attractive, well-lit safe location for citizens and visitors.
Estimated Cost and Funding: The $7,200,000 estimated cost for this project has anticipated funding as follows:
City of Selkirk Borrowing $ 7,200,000
Total Funding $ 7,200,000
Potential Taxpayers: This project will be paid for by the owners of all taxable and grant-in-lieu properties in the City of Selkirk.
Calculation of Annual Tax Levy: The borrowing will be funded over a 25-year period at an estimated interest rate of 5.625%.
The annual tax to be levied for this capital project is to be based on the portioned value of assessable property. The mill rate will be calculated based on the estimated annual repayment amount of $543,321.14 for 25 years. Using the City of Selkirk’s 2021 at large portioned assessment value of $554,997,310, an estimated 0.979 mill rate will be required to fund this project.
Objection to Proposed Expenditure and Borrowing: At the Public Hearing, Council will hear any person who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan.
Following government guidelines surrounding COVID-19, protocols will be in place to protect both visitors and city representatives. We will be enforcing physical distancing measures and monitoring occupancy.
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing was asked to register in advance for contact tracing purposes. Online registration is now closed but in person registration can take place at the hearing.
All supporting documents must be submitted electronically during the registration process or to [email protected] by 3:00pm on Tuesday, June 15th.
Written statements can be submitted in advance of the hearing and sent by email to [email protected], or by mail to:
200 Eaton Ave
Selkirk, MB
R1A 0W6
Project Information Package:
Copies of the project information package related to the proposed expenditure can be obtained by contacting CitizenSupport at
204-785-4900 or [email protected].
Special Meeting of Council
To consider First Reading of By-Law No. 5354:
Selkirk Memorial Hall
376 Jemima Street, Selkirk, MB
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Immediately following the Public Hearing
