Budget

2019 Budget Overview

Each year as part of the budget process, choices must be made to balance the needs and wants within the municipality.

The 2019 budget is focused on:

• delivering initiatives in the City's Strategic Plan
• maintaining existing service delivery levels 
• planning for infrastructure renewal
• enhancements to transit service.

2019 Budget Framework

On July 9, 2018, the 2019 Budget Framework report (F-21-18) was presented to Committee. The report was presented to provide an understanding of the parameters upon which staff will prepare the 2019 Budget.

It highlights the budget drivers that impact the 2019 Budget and outlines the principles that have been recognized by Council as important policy decisions.

Watch the July, 9, 2018 - Committee of the Whole Webcast

2019 Budget Engagement

A Telephone Town Hall was hosted by Mayor Meed Ward on Feb. 7, 2019 - Read the transcript or listen below.

A summary of the public engagement for the 2019 Proposed Budget can be found in staff report F-07-19

Approved 2019 Operating Budget

On March 25, 2019, Burlington City Council approved the city’s 2019 operating budget of $166.0 million, resulting in a city tax increase of 2.99% and an overal increase of 1.94% when combined with the Region of Halton and Boards of Education. A home assessed at $500,000 will see a tax increase of $75.40 for the year.

Read the media release

• New Investment Infographic
• Operating Budget Infographic

Approved 2019 Capital Budget

On Feb. 25, 2019, Burlington City Council approved the city’s 2019 capital budget of $96.4 million, with a 10-year program of $819.0 million.

Seventy two per cent of the 10-year capital budget will be invested in renewing Burlington’s aging infrastructure in accordance with the renewal funding strategy outlined in the city’s Asset Management Plan.

Read the media release