2010 Budget Process Overview   |
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The Regional Municipality of Waterloo
2010 Budget Process
The 2010 Budget was approved by Regional Council on Wednesday, January 13th.
Some Highlights from the 2010 Budget include:
- $1.05 billion total expenditure budget for 2010 - tax levy $368 million.
- Tax rate increase approved for 2010 equals 2.61% ($37.46 per household).
- 0.88% of the tax increase is attributable to Police.
- The balance of the tax increase (1.73%) is required for all Regional programs.
- Included in the 1.73% increase is additional funding to improve Regional services such as:
- Arts & Culture Funding +$250,000
- Regional History Museum +$1,520,000
- Food Waste (Green Bin) Program +$1,530,000
- Additional funding for Roads Rehabilitation +$711,000
- GRT - Automated Bus Announcements +$200,000
- Children's Services - Infant Development Program +$200,000
- GRT - Address Bus Overcrowding +$250,000
- Environmental Initiatives Fund +$100,000
- Community Outreach - Basic Needs +$90,000
Water rate increase of 6.9% and Wastewater rate increase of 9.9%, effective March 1, 2010.
An overview of the Region's budget process and frequently asked questions are also available.
Information on the 2009 Budget is available.
2010 Budget Process Report (F-09-065)
June 16, 2009
| Budget Overview Session
Wednesday November 4, 2009
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Detailed Budget Review - Day One
Wednesday November 25, 2009
| Public Input Session #1
Wednesday November 25, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
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Detailed Budget Review - Day Two
Wednesday December 9, 2009
| Public Input Session #2
Wednesday December 9, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
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Final Budget Approval
Wednesday January 13, 2010
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Should you require further information on the Region's budget process, please contact:
Peter Holling
Manager, Budgets & Performance Measurement
519-575-4710
e-mail: PHolling@regionofwaterloo.ca
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