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.

Share your input on the 2019 City budget

Tell us what is important to you. Beginning Jan. 3, you can share your comments through our community workbook or the online budget comment form. You can also make a deputation to City Council on Jan. 10.

Key budget dates

Date	Budget related activity
Jan. 3, 2019	2019 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (available online and at Waverly or Brodie Library) Community workbook and online comment form are available for public input into the budget (available online and at the Office of the City Clerk - 1st floor of City Hall, Waverly or Brodie Library)
Jan. 8, 2019	Long-term financial overview presentation at City Council – 6:30 pm start
Jan. 10, 2019	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 Monday, 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. 15, 17, 23, 30, 2019	Council budget review meetings at City Hall, Council Chambers – 5:30 pm start
Feb. 4, 2019	Budget ratified by City Council subject to approval on Jan 30, 2019 City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start

2018 budget information

2018 executive budget summary

Read the 2018 Executive Budget Summary.

The Budget Summary reflects the proposed 2018 budget and does not reflect 2018 Budget Amendments made by City Council.

2018 tax supported operating and capital budget & twelve year capital forecast

View the proposed 2018 Operating and Capital Budget by Department below. The documents reflect the proposed 2018 budget and do not reflect Budget Amendments made by City Council.

Read the 2018 Approved Tax-Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

2018 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

2018 rate supported capital and operating budget

View the Proposed 2018 Rate Supported Capital and Operating Budget by Department. The documents reflect the proposed 2018 budget and do not reflect Budget Amendments made by City Council.

Read the 2018 Approved Rate Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

2018 operating budget summary

Read the 2018 Operating Budget Summary.

The Operating Budget Summary reflects the approved 2018 Tax Supported Operating Budget.

2018 capital improvements

Read about the 2018 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.

2017
2017 Operating Budget Summary 2017 Capital Improvement
2016
2016 Operating Budget Summary 2016 Capital Improvement
2015
2015 Operating Budget Summary 2015 Capital Improvement
2014
2014 Operating Budget Summary 2014 Capital Improvement
2013
2013 Operating Budget Summary 2013 Capital Improvement

Citizen survey

Every two years, the City conducts a citizen survey to gather input about the services provided by the City. The data collected is used for budget considerations, to inform strategic planning, and to assist in evaluating the services provided to residents.

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