The City of Dauphin recently announced its 2021 financial and strategic plans.
On Monday city council released Dauphin’s 2021 budget plans, which City Manager Sharla Griffiths says will bring a 4.6% decrease in property taxes collected, with no decrease in services.
“$501,000 was provided to the city if Dauphin based on a per capita. $301,000 has gone to reduce taxes this year, with the remaining money to reduce taxes in 2022.”
The city also has plans to upgrade public recreation.
“Council has committed up to $300,000 for the rejuvenation of Meadow Lark Park. That will look to create not only tennis courts, but a pickleball court, and a basketball court.”
Council has also committed to spending up to $125,000 on an addition to the active transportation route along 1st Avenue SE in the city.
Griffiths says the city’s 2021-2024 strategic plan focuses on providing a safe and healthy community.
“It talks about the vision and mission of our community, as well as five goals identified. Those goals would be to be a sustainable community, to have community growth, to have public engagement and awareness, to promote some tourism opportunities, and to have a healthy and safe community.”
For more information on the city’s strategic plan, click here.
