DSSAB Increase

Kenora City Council has reluctantly agreed to hand over an extra 217 thousand dollars to the Kenora District Services Board this year.

The board says due to unexpectedly high costs for Ontario Works programs this year, they had to amend their 2009 budget.

Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem refused to vote in favourof the increase, saying the 10 percent hike is out of line.

While other members of council agreed, they said the city's hands are tied and its required by law to pay the extra costs.