Budget Consultation 2024

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The Municipality consulted and engaged with residents about the 2024 budget. There are many factors that affect the Municipality's operating budget, and staff continually balance necessary costs and priorities while maintaining the service levels that our community expects. Staff are always looking for efficiencies that can result in cost savings. Activities are also tied to priorities set out by Council. Learn more about key budget timelines and processes, view documents, infographics, and ask questions of the Chief Financial Officer.

For more information about the Municipality's budget, or financial statements, visit the Municipality's website.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton held 2024 Budget Meetings on January 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., and February 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and February 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton) and electronically on Zoom/livestreamed on the Municipality's website via eSCRIBE.

On February 20, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Brockton approved the 2024 Municipal Budget with a tax rate increase of 6.41%. Read the News Item for more information on the 2024 Municipal Budget.

Note: On January 16, 2024 Council cancelled the January 17, 2024 Budget Meeting. On January 23, 2024 Council rescheduled the February 6, 2024 Budget Meeting to occur at 5:30 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers rather than the originally scheduled 1:00 p.m. meeting at the Cargill Community Centre. On February 6, 2024 Council scheduled an additional Budget Meeting to occur at 6:00 p.m. on February 20, 2024.

The Municipality consulted and engaged with residents about the 2024 budget. There are many factors that affect the Municipality's operating budget, and staff continually balance necessary costs and priorities while maintaining the service levels that our community expects. Staff are always looking for efficiencies that can result in cost savings. Activities are also tied to priorities set out by Council. Learn more about key budget timelines and processes, view documents, infographics, and ask questions of the Chief Financial Officer.

For more information about the Municipality's budget, or financial statements, visit the Municipality's website.

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton held 2024 Budget Meetings on January 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., and February 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and February 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton) and electronically on Zoom/livestreamed on the Municipality's website via eSCRIBE.

On February 20, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Brockton approved the 2024 Municipal Budget with a tax rate increase of 6.41%. Read the News Item for more information on the 2024 Municipal Budget.

Note: On January 16, 2024 Council cancelled the January 17, 2024 Budget Meeting. On January 23, 2024 Council rescheduled the February 6, 2024 Budget Meeting to occur at 5:30 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers rather than the originally scheduled 1:00 p.m. meeting at the Cargill Community Centre. On February 6, 2024 Council scheduled an additional Budget Meeting to occur at 6:00 p.m. on February 20, 2024.

  • Your 2023 Tax Dollar

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    We have received some inquiries regarding how your tax dollars are spent. A breakdown of your 2023 tax dollar was included in the Tax/Summer 2023 Brockton Buzz Newsletter, and has been included in previous Tax Buzz Newsletters which are mailed with your interim Tax Bill. This image of the 2023 Tax Dollar is also available by clicking on the "Understanding Your Tax Bill (Where do your taxes go?)" button.

    The 2023 budget contains $20.8 million in operating expenditures and $6.9 million in capital expenditures. After revenues and reserve fund transfers are applied, the Municipality must levy $11,483,398; a 7.43% tax rate increase over 2022. This levy increase will assist the Municipality in maintaining current levels of service while planning for the future, including the increasing demands on our roads infrastructure.

    Through the direction of Council, tax dollars are put into action to serve residents and help our community prosper. Have you ever wondered how each tax dollar is spent? The image below shows the 2023 budget broken down into different functions. As you will see, there is a lot more to the budget than just roads and bridges.

    Your 2023 Tax Dollar

    The average Residential home owner pay $2,524.44 annually (Based on average assessment of $263,913 excluding utilities)

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    Updates related to the 2024 Municipal Budget will be shared in the News Feed.