2008 Approved Budget
Burlington residents have been asked to take an active role in helping to shape our community’s future by participating in this year’s 2008 budget.
There are two main components to the city’s budget: the capital budget, which the city sets aside to cover the costs of building and renewing our libraries, roads, parks, recreational centres, arenas, pools and seniors’ centres; and the current budget, which covers the costs of maintaining such important city services as libraries, recreational centres, public transit, parks, snow removal, road maintenance and fire services.
There are many opportunities to get involved in this year’s budget process.
- Attend the budget discussions on Monday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or register as a delegate to speak. The review of the proposed 2008 capital budget and an overview of the operating budget will take place at this meeting.
- Attend the 2008 operating budget discussions on Tuesday, Feb. 26 or register as a delegate to speak.
- Sign up for Webminder on the city’s Budget 2008 page and receive budget updates (See bottom of this page.).
- E-mail budget@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7600, ext. 7655 and provide comments and insights on the budget. Input will be provided to members of Council.
- Complete a brief online survey to share thoughts on the proposed budget.
- Contact your Ward councillor.
- Attend one of the four public open houses conveniently located throughout Burlington on Jan. 21, 22, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m.
2008 Approved Budget Book
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Current Budget Overview
- Chapter 3 - Corporate Services Division _Other
- Chapter 4 - Community Services Division
- Chapter 5 - Development & Infrastructure Division
- Chapter 6 - Corporate Expenditures, Revenues & Local Boards & Committees
- Chapter 7 - Capital Budget Overview
- Chapter 8 - Capital Budget by Asset Category
- Chapter 9 - 2008-2017 Capital Budget & Forecast Summary
- Chapter 10 - 2008 Project Listing
- Chapter 11 - 2009-2017 Project Listing
- Appendix A - Consolidated Financial Overview
- Appendix B - Financial Policies
- Appendix C - Glossary of Terms & Acronyms
- Index
2008 Capital Forecast and Operating Budget Summary
Current Budget Book
Capital Budget Books
- Proposed 2008 Capital Budget & 2009-2017 Capital Forecast
Important dates to remember:
| December 12 | Budget Strategic and Planning Committee | Overview of the Proposed Capital Budget and Future Forecast | |
| January 21 | Budget Strategic and Planning Committee |
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| January 21 to 24 | Mayor and Council’s 2008 Budget Public Meetings | ||
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Budget Meetings |
Monday, Jan. 21 |
Burlington Art Centre |
Mayor Cam Jackson |
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Tuesday, Jan. 22 |
Community Room |
Mayor Cam Jackson | |
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Wednesday, Jan. 23 |
Paletta Mansion |
Mayor Cam Jackson | |
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Thursday, Jan. 24 |
Appleby Ice Centre |
Mayor Cam Jackson | |
| January 28 | City Council |
Final approval of the 2008-2017 Proposed Capital Budget and Forecast | |
| February 26 | Review and recommendation to Council of the 2008 Proposed Current Budget | ||
| March 17 | City Council | Final approval of the 2008 Proposed Current Budget | |
Reports to City Council
- 2008 Current Budget Directions and Multi-Year Simulation (July 3, 2007)
- 2008 Proposed Capital Financing Strategies and Guidelines (July 3, 2007)
- 2008-2017 Proposed Capital Budget and Forecast (December 13, 2007)
- Budget 2008 Public Consultation (December 13, 2007)
- Proposed 2008 Current Budget Overview (January 21, 2008)
Powerpoint Presentations
- Mayor and Council's 2008 Budget Public Open Houses (0.5MB)
- 2008 Proposed Current Budget (Budget & Strategic Planning Committee - January 21, 2008)
- 2008 Capital Budget Presentation (Budget and Strategic Planning Committee December 12, 2007)
Media Releases
- City Council Considers Budget on March 17
- City Council to Consider 2008 Operating Budget
- City Gives Residents Choices for Providing Budget Feedback
- Burlington Residents Invited to Participate in Budget 2008
