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. View the Proposed 2021 Municipal 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 (gallery closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions)

  • Deputation requests must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than noon on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
  • Requests may be submitted by emailing OfficeoftheCityClerk@thunderbay.ca or by completing the "Request to Speak Before Council" online form.
  • Requests received by noon on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 will be printed in the meeting agenda.
  • Deputations will be heard in the order in which they are received.
  • There are four options for providing a deputation: 1) videoconference, 2) telephone, 3) City Hall lobby kiosk or 4) by sending a letter to Council.
  • Walk-in deputations will not be permitted.
  • 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 meeting at City Hall, Council Chambers - 6:30 pm start (gallery closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions)

  • Deputation requests must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.
  • Submit a request by emailing OfficeoftheCityClerk@thunderbay.ca or by completing the "Request to Speak Before Council" online form.
  • Requests received by noon on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 will be printed in the meeting agenda.
  • Deputations will be heard in the order in which they are received.
  • There are four options for providing a deputation: 1) videoconference, 2) telephone, 3) City Hall lobby kiosk or 4) by sending a letter to Council.
  • Walk-in deputations will not be permitted.
  • Powerpoint presentations will not be permitted.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 625-2230

 
Feb. 8, 2021

Budget ratified by City Council 

City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start

 

2021 budget information

2021 executive budget summary and corporate report

Read the proposed 2021 Executive Budget Summary and Corporate Report

 

Read the 2021 Tax Supported Budget Amendments

 

Read the 2021 Rate Supported Budget Amendments

 
2021 tax supported operating and capital budget & twelve year capital forecast

Read the 2021 Approved Tax-Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

 

2021 proposed operating budget by department:
2021 rate supported capital and operating budget

Read the 2021 Approved Rate Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

 

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

 

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.  

2020 
 2019
2018
2017
2016

 

 

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

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