Town of Grand Bay-Westfield 2012 Operating Budgets HIGHLIGHTS General Revenue Fund The assessment base for the Municipality has increased from $322,352,194 to $335,333,850.  The increase of $12,981,656 provided an additional $177,902 in revenue for the year 2012. The Budget reflects maintaining the tax rate at $1.37 which has been maintained since 2007. Total expenditures have increased from $5,142,100 to $5,303,329, an increase of $161,229.          . The Unconditional Grant provided to the Town by the Province for 2012 is $373,409 which reflects a decrease of $7,620. The cost of Policing Services provided by the RCMP has increased from $651,000 to $684,000, an increase of $33,000. The Fiscal allocation includes $600,000 for Capital Expenditures from Operating for Capital Work. The Budget reflects the Municipality’s financial commitments as a member of the Greater Saint John Region totaling $106,986 as well as a commitment to the River Valley Community Center (Arena) for $83,811. General Government Services reflect a Cost of Assessment fee of $65,055 paid to the Province of New Brunswick, an increase of $2,519. This budget reflects full implementation of pay equity. SEWERAGE Revenue Fund The annual user fee has been maintained for 2012 at $270 per unit.  This rate has remained constant since 2006. Total expenditures for the Budget are $478,187.