CERTIFICATION Pursuant to Section 86 of the Indian Act RSC 1985 C.1-5 and amendments thereto, I certify that the attached copy of the Cowichan Indian Band 2002 Rates By-law, A By-law to Fix Tax Rate for the Year 2002, passed by the Cowichan Indian Band Council on the 31st day of July, 2002 is a true copy of the said bylaw . k;G--Thom THowe Director, Lands and Trust Services A Superintendent as defined in Section 2 (1) Indian Act RSC 1985
Minister of Indian Affairs 4 Ministre des Affaires and Northern Development indiennes et du Nord canadien Ottawa, Canada K1A OH4 I, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, HEREBY APPROVE, .pursuant to section 83 of the Indian Act, the following by-law made by the Cowichan Indian Band, in the Province of British Columbia, at a meeting held on the 31s' day of July 2002 . Cowichan Indian Band 2002 Rates By-law (A By-law to Fix Tax Rate for the Year 2002) ~ Dated at Ottawa, Ontario this "~ day of (57c%99~~ 2002 .
COWICHAN INDIAN BAND Annual Property Tax Budget Bylaw 2002 Whereas the Cowichan Indian Band passed the Property Assessment and Taxation Bylaw April 19, 1994 which was duly approved by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on the 30'h dayofMay, 1994 pursuant to Section 83 of the Indian Act. And Whereas the Cowichan Indian Band deems it advisable to amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Bylaw by establishing the "Annual Property Tax Budget Bylaw 2002" for the purpose of taxation for local purposes of land or interest in land, in the reserves, including rights to occupy, possess or use land in the reserve. Part 1 l . This Bylawmay be cited as the "Annual Property Tax Budget 2002". 2. The Budget totalling $912,160.99 (Nine Hundred and Twelve Thousand One Hundred and Sixty Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents) for the year ended December 31, 2002 is hereby approved and authorized, with the estimated allocation of the amounts for Revenue and Expenditure being made up as shown on the attached Appendix `A' (the Budget). 3 . The Officers of the Cowichan Indian Band are hereby authorized to pay in accordance with the bylaws of the Band the sums of money set out in the Annual Budget for the purpose therein specified. All cheques drawn on the bank for payment offunds pursuant to this Bylaw shall be signed by any two of the following: Chief, Band Manager, or Treasurer of the Band; before being issued. 5. All payment already made from taxation revenue for the current year are hereby ratified and confirmed. APPROVED AND PASSED at a duly convened meeting of the Band Council of the Cowichan Indian Band held at the Cowichan Indian Band Administration Office, 5760 Allenby Road, this 3 j day of Ju1y , 2002. A Quorum ofCouncil consists of five (5) Band Councillors . Moved By: pr ; i nm ana z+ i phonsP Seconded By: Cindy Paige Councillor
COWICHAN INDIAN BAND A Bylaw to Fix TaxRate for theYear 2002 WHEREAS: A. The Cowichan Indian Band "Property Assessment and Taxation Bylaw" was enacted pursuant to Subsection 83(1) ofthe Indian Act for the purpose of taxation for local purposes of land, or interests in land, in the "reserve" (as defined in the Property Assessment and Taxation Bylaw) including rights to occupy, possess or use land in the "reserve". NOW BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the following bylaw be and is hereby enacted pursuant to the provisions ofthe Indian Act and in particular Subsection 83(1) thereof, for the purpose offixing a tax rate for the year 2002. Short Title 1 . This bylaw maybe cited for all purposes as the "Cowichan Indian Band Bylawto Fix Tax Rate for the Year 2002". Tax Rates 2 . The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the Calendar Year 2002 on the assessed value of land and improvements by property class . Property Class Tax Rate Percentage (a) Utilities (2) 4.00% per thousand Light Industry (5) 2.42% per thousand Business and Others (6) 2.42% per thousand Farm (9) 1 .00% per thousand Place ofTax Payments 3: The taxes as levied shall be payable at the office of the Tax Collector at the Cowichan Band Office, 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC. Mailing address: Cowichan Tribes, 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 . APPROVED AND PASSED at a duly convened meeting of the Band Council of the Cowichan Indian Band held at the Cowichan Indian Band Administration Office, 5760 Allenby Road, this -11-day of ,-r,> > )r , 2002 . A Quorum of Council consists of five (5) Band Councillors. MovedBy: Arv; r? rhar1 ; a Seconded By: Dora Wilson Councillod ~ Councillor
APPENDIX `A' COWICHAN TRIBES 2002 PROPERTY TAX BUDGET JANUARY 1- DECEMBER 31, 2002 REVENUE Surplus Property Taxes Business licences Community Dev. Frmd (BC Hydro) Interest TOTAL REVENUE : EXPENDITURES GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE Administration & Legal Consultants - Duncan Mall Assessment/Tax Collection * $16,000 Assessment fee, Unpaid Utilities & Review Panel COMMUNITY WORKS Gym Operation - salary/benefits Gym Operation & Maintenance Gym Renovations COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation Director - salary/benefits Local Parks Contribution PUBLIC WORKS Operation & Maintenance - salary/benefits Maintenance/labourer - salarylbenefits Truck lease- maintenance Snow removal Street Lighting - Cowichan Way/Boys Road Street Light Repairs - Cowichan Way Tree Removal Joint Utility Board Sahilton Road Ditch Cleaning Cominunity Dev.-Green Point Project * Chip Sealing Program . GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Environmental Advisor - salary/benefits/operations Bylaw Enforcement - salary/benefits/operations Truck Lease -Bylaw Enforcement Membership - Administration Secretary,- Lands = salary/benefits - -- - - Rent - Land Department - Administration - Social Development Community Policing/Justice Land & Governance Service Agreement- fire protection Fire Protection - Maple Way Petro Canada Financial management Reserve-for future expenditures * Includes computer purchase TOTAL EXPENDITURES: Surplus2002 2001 BUDGET ACTUAL 68,816.37 0.00 801,444.62 769,274.47 6,000.00 5,895 .00 15,900.00 63,620.00 20,000.00 29,544.71 912,160,99 10,000.00 8,654.75 30,000.00 0.00 34,000.00 * 20,130.62 74,000.00 2&7&5X 39,000.00 38,000.00 10,000.00 12,373.83 20,000.00 29,994.02 49,000~04 80,367.85 29,500.00 26,000.00 5000.00 3,500.00 ~4.500.Q 29=15-MQQ 52,500.00 51,000.00 48,500.00 47,000.00 11,000.00 8,660.00 10,000.00 13,842.30 5,000.00 2,079.13 5,200.00 18.26 3,000.00 1,140.00 24,000.00 24,533 .51 10,000.00 49,077.40 * 63,000.00 0.00 23~ 2.00.00 .~Z,3~Q.6S2 65,000.00 63,844.61 36,000.00 31,414.88 9,000.00 7,198.32 28,500.00 25,500.00 4-4;000:00- -- - 41,000.00 20,200.00 24,424.00 * a0~000.00 40,000.00 17,000.00 0.00 60,000.00 47,334.18 48,000.00 52,000.00 32,000.00 30;156.00 650.00 642.00 80,000.00 100,000.00 10,697.00 0.00 49f,047.00 463 .5 l 3.,Q2 S900,747.00 799,517.8 1
APPENDIX `A' COWICHAN TRIBES 2002 PROPERTY TAX BUDGET JANUARY 1- DECEMBER 31, 2002 REVENUE Surplus Property Taxes Business licences Community Dev . Fund (BC Hydro) Interest, TOTALREVENUE: EXPENDITURES GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE Administration & Legal Consultants - Duncan Mall Assessment/Tax Collection * $16,000 Assessment fee, Unpaid Utilities & Review Panel COMMUNITY WORKS Gym Operation - salary/benefits Gym Operation & Maintenance Gym Renovations COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation Director - salary/benefits Local Parks Contribution PUBLIC WORKS Operation & Maintenance - salary/benefits Maintenance/labourer - salary/benefits Truck lease- maintenance Snow removal Street Lighting - Cowichan Way/Boys Road Street Light Repairs - Cowichan Way Tree Removal Joint Utility Board Sahilton Road Ditch Cleaning Community Dev.-Green Point Project * Chip Sealing Program , GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Environmental Advisor- salary/benefits/operations Bylaw Enforcement - salary/benefits/operations Truck Lease - Bylaw Enforcement Membership - Administration Secretary- Lands - salary/benefits - - -- Rent - Land Department - Ad.,ni .nistratio nnistration - Social Development Community Policing/Justice Land& Governance Service Agreement- fire protection Fire Protection - Maple Way Petro Canada Financial management Reserve for future expenditures * Includes computer purchase TOTAL EXPENDITURES: Surplus 2002 2001 BUDGET ACTUAL 68,816.37 0.00 801,444.62 769,274.47 6,000.00 5,895.00 15,900.00 63,620.00 20,000.00 29.544.71 912,160.99 10,000.00 8,654.75 30,000.00 0.00 34,000.00 * 20,130.62 74,000.00 2~, .7g5.37 39,000.00 38,000.00 10,000.00 12,373.83 20,000.00 29,994.02 69,000.0 _80.367.85 29,500.00 26,000.00 5000.00 3,500.00 34,500.00 29.500.00 52,500.00 51,000.00 48,500.00 47,000.00 11,000.00 8,660.00 10,000.00 13,842.30 5,000.00 2,079.13 5,200.00 18.26 3,000.00 1,140.00 24,000.00 24,533 .51 10,000.00 49,077.40 * 63.000.00 0.00 232,~00.00 65,000.00 63,844.61 36,000.00 31,414.88 9,000.00 7,198.32 28,500.00 25,500.00 - 44,000.00 41,000.00 20,200.00 24,424.00 * a0,n00.00 40,000.00 17,000.00 0.00 60,000.00 47,334.18 48,000.00 52,000.00 32,000.00 30,156.00 650.00 642.00 80,000.00 100,000.00 10,697.00 0 .00 491,047.00 4~ 329 $900,747.00 11 .413.99
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