Budget and Financial Reporting

Each year, the Town undergoes a robust process to create an annual budget that delivers the services and programs residents and businesses rely on each day.

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The operating budget accounts for the cost of operating day-to-day services in the Town including:

• Fire and Emergency services
• Town Facilities (e.g. Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby Public Library, Port Whitby Marina, Brooklin Community Centre and Library and Town Hall).
• Recreation programs
• Road maintenance
• Waste Collection
• Debt payments and transfers to reserves

The capital budget consists of larger investments that help us prepare for our community's future growth. Examples of capital expenses may include:

• Infrastructure development, building and construction projects (e.g. building new roads, sidewalks multi-use paths, bike lanes and bridges)
• Park and greenspace improvements
• Fleet expansion and maintenance (e.g. purchasing new fire trucks and snow plows)

• 2021 Budget Process and Calendar (CS 31-20) – July 20, 2020

• Second Quarter Update – September 21, 2020 – Committee of the Whole
• Grant Applications due to Treasurer – September 21, 2020

• Third Quarter Update – November 23, 2020 – Committee of the Whole
• 2021 Budget Target and Long Range Financial Plan Update – December 2020 (Special Council meeting – date to be confirmed)

• Finance to consolidate budget information and develop communication material

• Council Budget Education Session – January/February 2021
  • January 18 presentation
• Budget Overview and Public Input Meeting – February 8, 2021
  • February 8 Presentation
• Council Deliberations and Approval Meeting – February 25, 2021