Proposed 2023 Budget Directions, Timeline and Consultation Process

Council was asked to

1. Recommendation 2a was divided for voting purposes. That the municipal tax increase be set between 2 and 2.5 per cent overall inclusive of the following: The city-wide tax levy, which includes funding for Library and Public Heath be increased by 2 to 2.5 percent for 2023 and that Council request that the Library and Public Health Boards develop their draft budgets based on the pro rata share of this tax increase; The Police Services levy be increased by 2 to 2.5 percent and that Council request that the Police Services Board develop their draft budget based on this tax increase; That the Transit levy be increased by 2 to 2.5 percent and that Council request that the Transit Commission develop their draft budget based on this tax increase.