Winnipeggers’ property and business tax payments will not be deferred for the time being. Despite that, it is an idea that is being looked at, but due diligence needs to happen before any plan goes ahead, said Mayor Brian Bowman. “If we’re not able to provide the deferral for 90 days, we want to know what other options are available to us.” Bowman said he was aware the province had declared a state of emergency an hour before and he wanted to be clear about city services. “Your water will keep running, transit will keep operating,” he said, adding if you call 911 or 311 those services will still be provided. “I want to remind people they shouldn’t worry that they will not receive essential city services,” he said.