Ottawa's 2015 budget passed by city council

Ottawa's$3-billion budget for 2015 includesa two-per-cent property tax increase, a similar rise in recreation fees and an average 2.5-per-cent hike in transit fares.

City council approved the budget on Wednesday afternoonwithout making any significant changes since the first draft was introduced earlier this year.

The water and sewer rate will increase by six per centwhile the city struggles to repair aging infrastructure.

There's also spending on everything fromplanting treesto funding a so-called "exit strategy" for adult gang members.

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