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The money you send the City of Ottawa, and where it goes

The City of Ottawa tables its latest draft budget Nov. 9, laying out spending plans for 2017. How have your property taxes and water bill changed over the last few years? Where does the money go?
(Kate Porter/CBC)

The City of Ottawa tables its latest draft budget Nov. 9, laying out spending plans for 2017. It will divvy up operating revenues in the billions to pay forvarious city services, from transit and roads to housing and paramedics.

What does that mean for the average homeowner?Here's a guide to howaverage property tax and water bills have grown over the last several budgets, and how the city spends residents' money.

How have your property taxes increased?