2023 Town Budget
The 2023 Draft Budget was released on February 14, 2023, for public review and input.
Public Meetings
Public Meetings have been scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. regarding the Draft Budget and Fees & Charges.
Notice of Public Meeting - Draft Budget Notice of Public Meeting - Fees & Charges
Draft By-laws
Draft Fees & Charges By-laws have been made available for public review and input.
Each year, the Finance Department leads the preparation of the annual budget for the Town. As part of the Strategic Plan to ensure long-term financial stability of the community, the Town is committed to community involvement and feedback throughout the budget process.
On this page:
1. Budget Process
2. Budget Factors and Guidelines
3. 2023 Budget and Timeline
4. Previous Budgets
Budget Process
Developing the annual budget involves several months of planning and coordination among Town Staff, Council, and stakeholders. This process involves extensive consultation with the public and ratepayers, ending with the development of a three-year operating budget and a five-year capital budget for the following year.
The Town’s budgeting goal is to ensure, through prudent fiscal planning, the long-term economic sustainability of the community.
Budget Factors and Guidelines
Resident, business and visitor demand for services and the community’s ability to pay for these services guide municipal spending. As infrastructure ages, funds must be committed for proper maintenance and refurbishment.
The Town recognizes that taxpayers are demanding value for their money. A balance must be achieved between demand for services and the taxpayers’ ability to pay for these services. The Town must ensure that services, programs, and facility commitments are sustainable now and in the future.
There are a number of factors that affect the preparation of the annual budget, including inflation, growth, development activity, economic trends, changing market conditions, taxation issues, and policy decisions of Council.
2023 Budget and Timeline
The 2023 Proposed Budget was released on January 13, 2023, for public review and input. The proposed budget includes both Operating and Capital as well as proposed Fees and Charges. The 2023 Proposed Town Budget served as a starting point for budget deliberations.
The proposed budget was reviewed and deliberated by Council at a series of special budget meetings held in early February 2023.
On February 14, 2023, following review and direction from Council, the budget document was revised and the Updated 2023 Draft Budget was posted to the Town website.
The following draft By-laws were also made available for public review and input:
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2013-42 Solid Waste Management Fees
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law to Impose Water Charges and Sewer Charges
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law for the Imposition and Collection of Fees and Charges for Certain Municipal Services and Activities
Following the release of the 2023 Draft Budget, the Town has scheduled a Public Meeting for March 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. to receive public feedback. Following the public meeting, a staff report will be presented to Council outlining the public’s comments from the Public Meeting.
Important Dates
The following is a list of important dates in the 2023 Budget Process:
- January 13, 2023 – 2023 Proposed Budget will be available on the Town's website.
- February 1, 2023 - Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting #1
- February 2, 2023– Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting #2
- February 3, 2023– Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting #3
- February 6, 2023–Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting #4 (if necessary)
- February 14, 2023 – The 2023 Draft Budget was made available on the Town's website.
- March 7, 2023 – Public Meeting for the 2023 Draft Budget and the following by-laws:
- March 13, 2023– Committee of the Whole - Staff report outlining the public’s comments from the Public Meeting.
- March 27, 2023– Council Meeting - Budget By-law Approved by Council
Previous Budgets
Budget Year | Approval Date | Link |
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2022 | February 28, 2022 | 2022 Approved Budget |
2021 | February 8, 2021 | 2021 Approved Budget |
2020 | March 30, 2020 | 2020 Approved Budget |
2019 | April 24, 2019 | 2019 Approved Budget |
2018 | February 12, 2018 | 2018 Approved Budget |
2017 | February 13, 2017 | 2017 Approved Budget |
2013-2016 Town Budgets
The Town is committed to creating an accessible online environment and ensuring that its web documents are available to everyone by meeting the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As the Town’s Approved Budgets between 2013 and 2016 do not meet AODA standards, the documents are not posted on the Town’s website. If you would like an electronic copy of any of these Approved Budgets, please contact the Finance Department.
For more information on the AODA and accessibility, please visit the Accessibility page.
Related Documents and By-Laws
2023 Proposed Budget
2022 Approved Budget.pdf
2022-16 Budget By-law 2022
2022 Fees and Charges By-law
2022-13 Water and Wastewater Rates By-law 2022
2022-14 Planning and Engineering Fees By-law 2022
2022-15 Solid Waste Management Fees 2022
Municipal Drinking Water License Financial Plan
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2013-42 Solid Waste Management Fees
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law to Impose Water Charges and Sewer Charges
- By-law 2023-xx - Being a By-law for the Imposition and Collection of Fees and Charges for Certain Municipal Services and Activities