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Consideration of New Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2027 (Part 1)

Carried 27 Jul 2026The vote
Topic: Economy Categories: Economic Development 4 recorded votes 27 Jul 2026 Split

What it does

Purpose
To present the Permissive Tax Exemption applications received for the 2027 taxation year for consideration by Council.
Staff report, page 1
Staff recommendation
1. That Council: (a) award permissive tax exemptions for the 2027 taxation year to the following organizations and properties:  Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – 6374 Metral Drive  Nanaimo Youth Services – 290 Bastion Street  Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 15 – 245 Fraser Street (b) Direct Staff to exclude the following organizations and properties from the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw:  Bethlehem Investors Group – 2393 Arbot Road & 2371 Arbot Road  St. Andrew’s United Church – 315 Fitzwilliam Street  Hope Lutheran Church – 2174 Departure Bay Road  Mid-Island Abilities & Independent Living Society – 3999 Victoria Avenue  Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy – …
Staff report, page 1

Votes

  1. 27 Jul 2026other
    Carried 6–3Split

    That Council award permissive tax exemptions for the 2027 taxation year to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – 6374 Metral Drive.

    The voteMinutes, page 5City vote record
  2. 27 Jul 2026other
    Carried 9–0

    That Council award permissive tax exemptions for the 2027 taxation year to Nanaimo Youth Services – 290 Bastion Street.

    The voteMinutes, page 5City vote record
  3. 27 Jul 2026other
    Carried 9–0

    That Council award permissive tax exemptions for the 2027 taxation year to Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 15 – 245 Fraser Street .

    The voteMinutes, page 6City vote record
  4. 27 Jul 2026other
    Carried 9–0

    That Council direct Staff to exclude the following organizations and properties from the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw: • Bethlehem Investors Group – 2393 Arbot Road & 2371 Arbot Road • St. Andrew’s United Church – 315 Fitzwilliam Street • Hope Lutheran Church – 2174 Departure Bay Road • Mid-Island Abilities & Independent Living Society – 3999 Victoria Avenue • Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy – 489 Wallace Street • Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization Society – 495 Dunsmuir Street

    The voteMinutes, page 6City vote record

Voted No

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