BARRIE, ONT. The City of Orillia approved its 2021 budget with a zero per cent tax rate increase for residents. Council agreed to use $603,734 from the City s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to offset the increase in the $62.4 million budget. We know how difficult this past year has been for many, and it is our hope that a zero per cent increase to your municipal taxes demonstrates our commitment to helping you and your family weather the storm, said Mayor Steve Clarke. A large chunk amounting to $10.6 million of the budget will go towards improving Centennial Drive. Other budget highlights include furthering technology for online services, funding a new resident welcome program, the transit terminal and replacing the Couchiching Beach Park greenhouse and maintenance building.