The Treasury department is comprised of 7 full time staff members including the Manager of Corporate Services/Treasurer and Tax Collector. The department is responsible for the administration of all financial matters relating to the Township including payment of accounts, billing and collection of receivables and property taxes, employee payroll, capital forecasts, annual operating budgets and all other matters relating to these functions.

The CAO and Manager of Corporate Services/Treasurer are responsible to prepare the long term capital forecast and annual estimates of revenues and expenditures. Financial control within the organization is a large part of this position. As well the CAO is constantly on the lookout for grants to assist the Township.

Click HERE to view the 2009 Capital Forecast.

Please note that a 2010 Capital Forecast was not created.

Posted 2010-07-07 11:24:25

Click to view either of the 2010 Budgets, adopted on March 22, 2010:

2010 Designated Ratepayers Budget

2010 General Expenditures Budget

Posted 2010-06-21 11:25:32

Click to view either of the 2009 Budgets, adopted on March 16, 2009:

2009 Designated Ratepayers Budget

2009 General Expenditures Budget

Posted 2009-04-08 15:51:46

Tax Due Dates
INTERIM
February 25
April 25

FINAL
RESIDENTIAL/FARM
July 25
September 25

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
October 25
November 25

NOTE:  Your interim tax amount is calculated based on 50% of your previous year's taxes.  Your total tax liability for the current year will be calculated and billed in June and your interim levy deducted from it.

Update Posted 2009-06-19 10:21:17

Click HERE to view 2010 Final - Schedule of Property Tax Rates

Posted 2010-07-27 14:50:12

Personal Payment

• Township Office during business hours
• Letter slot in the back door for use after hours
• Payment drop off box at front entrance

Mail
Payments must reach this office by the due date. Enclose the stub and write the Roll/Account Number on the cheque. Post dated cheques for the due date ARE accepted.

Telephone/P.C. Banking
The Township has implemented telephone/p.c. banking servicing with most banks, financial  institutions and credit unions. Please contact the financial institution for more information on the use of this service. Our Merchant number is 00642 and we are listed as “Ramara Township Taxes”.

Pre-authorized Payment
Payments can be withdrawn automatically from your bank account, on either a monthly or regular instalment basis. The Township also offers an arrears program for people who require this service. Enrolment will be allowed provided all necessary requirements are met and 30 days advance notice is given.

A FEE OF $21.00 IS APPLIED ON RETURNED CHEQUES OR PAYMENTS
Click to view the PAP Preauthorized Payment Authorization Certificate Form which may be submitted to the Corporate Services office in person, by mail or fax.

Receipts
Under Bylaw 2007.38 the following fees will apply:
If a receipt is requested subsequent to payment of taxes, a $6.00 fee will be charged (current and prior year only). Tax history searches - $21.00/year – for information no longer on the computer.

Late Payment Charges/Penalty
Interest/penalty is added on the 1st day of default of each instalment at the rate of .75%. On the 1st day of each month interest/penalty is calculated at 1 ¼ % for each month taxes remaining unpaid.