City Budget

Setting the budget is the most important decision Council makes. The budget is much more than dollars and cents. It directly affects you through the services you receive and is a tool to reach the Community’s goals.

Visit our Get Involved page to see how you can get involved and provide input on the City budget.

2021 budget dates

Date	Budget related activity
Jan. 5, 2021	2021 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (available online and at Waverly or Brodie Library) and the Community Handbook comment form are available at the Office of the City Clerk - 1st floor of City Hall, Waverly or Brodie Library, or access the Handbook and submit your comments online through our Get Involved page.
Jan. 12, 2021	Long-term financial overview presentation at City Council – 6:30 pm start
Jan. 14, 2021	Public pre-budget deputation meeting at City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start Deputation request letters are not required, but those received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than Thursday, Dec. 17 will be printed in the meeting agenda and will be heard before walk-in speakers. Walk-in speakers are welcome and will be heard in the order of their arrival (a sign-in sheet will be available). No Powerpoint presentations will be permitted. For information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 625-2230
Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 27 Feb. 2	Council budget review meetings at City Hall, Council Chambers – 5:00 pm start
Feb. 4, 2021	Public Post-Budget Consultation Those interested in speaking to City Council on the proposed budget can come forward on Thursday, Feb. 4 to sign-up. Individuals will be allowed 10 minutes to speak, and priority will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There is no need to register in advance, and individuals can arrive any time after 6 pm. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm.
Feb. 8, 2021	Budget ratified by City Council City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start

2020 budget information

2020 executive budget summary and corporate report

Read the proposed 2020 Executive Budget Summary and Corporate Report.

Read the 2020 Tax Supported Budget Amendments.

Read the 2020 Rate Supported Budget Amendments.

2020 tax supported operating and capital budget & twelve year capital forecast

Read the 2020 Approved Tax-Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

The files below are the proposed budget. Please see the executive summary section above for a list of tax supported budget amendments.

2020 proposed operating budget by department:

Mayor, Council and General Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Mayor's Office, City Council, and general.
City Manager's Office Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of City Manager's Office, Office of the City Clerk, Corporate Strategic Services, City Solicitor & Corporate Counsel, and Human Resources
Community Services Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of General Manager's Office, Central Support, Asset Management, Transit, Recreation and Culture
Development & Emergency Services Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Development Services, Support Services, Animal Services, Building, Planning, Licensing and Enforcement, Realty Services, Superior North EMS, and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
Corporate Services & Long Term Care Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Finance & Corporate Services, Financial Services, Revenue, Supply Management, Corporate Information Technology, Internal Audit & Continuous Improvement, Long Term Care and Senior Services
Infrastructure & Operations Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Central Support, Engineering, Roads, Solid Waste - tax supported, and Parks
Outside Boards Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the District Social Services Board (DSSAB), Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Thunder Bay Police Service, Community Economic Development Commission, Parking Authority, Thunder Bay Public Library, Victoriaville Centre, Victoria Avenue BIA, Waterfront District BIA, and Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

2020 rate supported capital and operating budget

Read the 2020 Approved Rate Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

The files below are the proposed budget. Please see the executive summary section above for a list of rate supported budget amendments.

Rate Supported Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Solid Waste, Wastewater, Waterworks, and Prince Arthur's Landing - Boater Services.

2020 tax supported operating budget summary

Read the 2020 Tax Supported Operating Budget Summary.

The Operating Budget Summary reflects the approved 2020 Tax Supported Operating Budget.

2020 rate suppported operating budget summary

Read the 2020 Rate Supported Operating Budget Summary.

The Operating Budget Summary reflects the approved 2020 Rate Supported Operating Budget.

2020 capital improvements

Read the 2020 Capital Improvements.

Past budgets

Once approved by City Council, summaries created for the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Budgets are updated. Documents for past years are linked below.

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

If you require a PDF in an accessible format, please email our Municipal Accessibility Specialist or call 807-625-2240.