Back to SearchThe municipality is at the beginning stages of reviewing the draft 2021 budget. Part of the process in 2021 is a revised schedule to allow for greater input from the public and aim to have the final budget developed and approved by the end of December 2020.
The Municipality will be engaging with the community through weekly educational pieces designed to help residents understand how their tax dollars are being spent, the legislative requirements, as well as the budget decision making process.
Below you will find a summary of the budget approval process and timeline. Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2021 budget process by watching upcoming meetings live on our website and by participating in the Budget Survey coming out the week of October 19, 2020.
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Schedule |
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Purpose |
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Weekly budget spotlights issued by the Municipality |
Weekly: September 21, 2020 to approval of budget |
On a weekly basis the Municipality will issue informational and background pieces that highlight key components of the 2021 budget, the process, spending, legislative requirements and more! |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020 |
6 p.m. |
The Treasurer will present the first draft of the 2021 budget at a special Committee of the Whole meeting. The Finance and Policy Advisory Committee will also be reviewing the draft budget at this stage. |
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Tuesday, October 13 |
9 am to 2 pm |
Senior Staff will make presentations to the Committee of the Whole on their draft 2021 operating and capital budgets. |
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Tuesday October 15, 2020 |
9 am to 4 pm |
Senior Staff will complete their presentations to the Committee of the Whole. Committee of the Whole will provide direction and identify projects or areas that they would like more public feedback on. |
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Public Engagement |
Week of October 19 to week of November 9, 2020 |
A public survey will be circulated through the Municipal website and Facebook page requesting input on aspects of the 2021 draft budget. |
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 |
6 p.m. |
The Treasurer to present results of the survey and finalize the 2021 budget with the Committee of the Whole |
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 |
6 p.m. |
Council to approve the 2021 budget |
