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The annual budget process for 2025 is scheduled to begin in July of 2024, so that adequate time and attention can be given to proactive and informed budgeting. The budget schedule includes milestones for community stakeholders, Council, senior staff, and the Finance Department. We are aiming for final adoption of the budget in December of 2024 so that we can begin the new year with a budget and plan in place.
Identified stakeholders in the 2025 budget process include residents and community partners, Council, senior staff, and the municipality’s Finance Department. A collaborative approach to development and adoption of the budget will help us consider the priorities and planning that meet the needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner.
To enhance communication, we are once again planning bi-weekly ‘budget spotlight’ bulletins which will provide information to the public about the budget, priorities, plans for spending, legislative requirements, and the decision-making process.
Below is a summary of the budget approval process and timeline. Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 budget process by watching upcoming meetings live on our website and participating in the community engagement survey, available August 1 to August 31.
| Milestone Title | Date/Time | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
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Staff Budget Development |
July and August, 2024 |
Staff to develop the draft operating and capital budget in alignment with the strategic and other long range plans. |
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Regular Budget Spotlights Issued by the Municipality |
Bi-weekly from August to December, 2024 |
Features informational and background pieces on key components of the budget, process, spending and legislative requirements. To be published online, on the newsfeed, Facebook, and Instagram. |
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Community Engagement Survey |
August 1 to August 31, 2024 |
Public survey seeking input will be circulated on the website and available for pick up at municipal buildings, including Almonte Old Town Hall, the Municipal Office, and the Mississippi Mills Public Libraries. |
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Survey Results Presented |
October 2024 |
Presentation of survey results and tabling of draft operating and capital budget at a special Committee of the Whole meeting. |
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Draft Operating and Capital Budgets Presented |
October 2024 |
Senior staff to make presentations to Committee of the Whole on draft operating and capital budgets. Committee of the Whole to provide direction and identify projects or areas they would like public feedback. |
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Final Operating and Capital Budgets Presented |
November 2024 |
Final budget presentation to Committee of the Whole and Council. |
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2025 Budget Approved |
December 2024 |
Council to approve the 2025 budget. |
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