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2026 Operating Budget
First seen: February 10, 2026
Last seen: February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026Council
Full Recording2026 Draft Financial Plan - Operating
Staff presented a preliminary budget with a 9.11% tax increase to cover rising protective services and capital reserve needs.
"Director Vella explained the 9.11% tax increase is necessary due to the unionization of the fire department, staffing increases (4 firefighters), and external pressures like RCMP dispatch costs. Council debated the use of the accumulated surplus as a 'loan' from the previous year and the need to return to sustainable funding levels. Concerns were raised about the decline in Small Community Protection Grants and development revenue."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated January 27, 2026 from the Director of Finance titled "2026 Draft Financial Plan - Operating" be received for information."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown