Budget 2011
One of the most important tasks for council each year is the city’s annual budget. Budgeting is really about planning. We must balance the provision of quality services while maintain property taxes at a reasonable and affordable rate. These web pages are designed to keep you up to date about the 2011 budget that council is now considering and to give you background information to help you understand Burlington’s budget and history.
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2011 Budget Approval
The 2011 capital budget & forecast was approved on March 29, 2011, at approximately $494 million, and the 2011 current budget was approved on April 11, 2011, resulting in a city tax rate increase of 0.9%.
2011 Current Budget Council Resolution
2011 Capital Budget Council Resolution
2011 Current and Capital Budgets and 2012-2020 Capital Forecast
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 - Current Budget Overview
- Chapter 3 - Non-Divisional
- Chapter 4 - Corporate Services Division
- Chapter 5 - Community Services Division
- Chapter 6 - Development & Infrastructure Division
- Chapter 7 - Corporate Expenditures & Revenues
- Chapter 8 - Local Boards & Committees
- Chapter 9 - Capital Budget Overview
- Chapter 10 - Capital Budget by Asset Category
- Chapter 11 - 2011 - 2020 Project Listing
- Appendix A - 2011 Key Operating Issues
- Appendix B - Glossary
2011 Capital Budget Process |
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| Tuesday, February 15 | Proposed 2011 Capital Budget & Forecast overview Report and presentation to the Budget and Corporate Services Committee – 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Burlington City Hall |
| Wednesday, March 2 | 2011 Budget Community Meeting & Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7 – 9:30 p.m. Tansley Woods Community Centre, Community Rooms 1 & 2 1996 Itabashi Way |
| Saturday, March 5 | 2011 Budget Community Meeting & Workshop Saturday, March 5, 2011 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Burlington Art Centre, Shoreline and Rotary Lakeshore Rooms 1333 Lakeshore Road |
| Tuesday, March 8 | 2011 Capital Budget & Forecast review and approval by the Budget and Corporate Services Committee – 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Burlington City Hall |
| Monday, March 21 | Council approval of the 2011 Capital Budget & Forecast - 7 p.m. Council Chambers Burlington City Hall |
2011 Current Budget Process |
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| Tuesday, February 22 | Proposed 2011 Current Budget overview Report and presentation to the Budget and Corporate Services Committee – 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Burlington City Hall |
| Wednesday, March 2 | 2011 Budget Community Meeting & Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7 – 9:30 p.m. Tansley Woods Community Centre, Community Rooms 1 & 2 1996 Itabashi Way |
| Saturday, March 5 | 2011 Budget Community Meeting & Workshop Saturday, March 5, 2011 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Burlington Art Centre, Shoreline and Rotary Lakeshore Rooms 1333 Lakeshore Road |
| Tuesday, March 29 | Current Budget review and approval by the Budget and Corporate Services Committee – 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Burlington City Hall |
| Thursday, March 31 | 2011 Current Budget review and approval by the Budget and Corporate Services Committee – 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Burlington City Hall (if required) |
| Monday, April 11 | Council Approval - 7 p.m. Council Chambers Burlington City Hall |
2011 Proposed Capital Budget
- 2011 Proposed Capital Budget & 2012 - 2020 Capital Forecast
- EBC-01-11: 2011 – 2020 Proposed Capital Budget & Forecast
- Proposed 2011 Capital Budget Presentation – B&CS February 15, 2011
2011 Proposed Current Budget
- Table of Contents
- GFOA Award
- Financial Overview of 2011 Proposed Current Budget (F-03-11)
- 2011 Key Operating Issues & Analysis( F-03-11 Appendix A)
- Other Appendices (B to H)
- Service Reductions/Eliminations (Appendix I)
- Proposed 2011 Current Budget Challenges (EBC-02-11)
- Proposed 2011 Current Budget Challenges (EBC-02-11 Appendix A)
- Proposed 2011 Current Budget Challenges (EBC-02-11 Appendix B)
- Non - Divisional
- Corporate Services Division
- Community Services Division
- Development & Infrastructure Division
- Corporate Expenditures & Revenues
- Local Boards & Committees
- Glossary
- Proposed 2011 Current Budget Presentation – B&CS February 22, 2011
Further Budget Related Information
- 2011 Budget Process
- What is a Capital Budget and Forecast?
- What is an Operating Budget or a Current Budget?
- How does the City's Budget Impact your Taxes?
- Community Surveys
- Budget Archives


