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MattersFinanceFirst seen Feb 28, 2023Last discussed Mar 30, 2023

2023 budget pressures

Completed

Staff outlined major pressures and significant spending items for the 2023 budget and five-year financial plan. The report estimated that each 1% tax increase would raise about $380,000 and projected base budget increases of at least 6% annually for the following four years.

Where it stands: Budget pressures report received for information Feb 28, 2023.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Mar 30, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023

    2023–2027 financial plan

    The proposed 2023–2027 financial plan covers City operating services and capital projects, including a $90.48-million capital program for 2023. The Committee recommended a 12.41% property-tax increase for 2023; the provided record does not show final approval.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. March 30, 2023·Public comment
    • Broken Barker Hobbs (Luxton Road)Asks · Youth drop-in centre
      Requests that council consider using the new grant to establish a youth drop-in centre for Langford teens.
    • Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Road)Mixed · Budget and development amenities
      Supports fire services and policing, while questioning whether development amenities fund sidewalks and asking about the road DCC deficit.
    • Mike Wignall (Solwan Road)Concerned · 2023 budget and five-year plan
      Questions projected revenue declines and spending growth, urging caution on staffing, phased fire hiring, and the proposed YMCA purchase.
    • S. HartleyAsks · Budget and YMCA
      Asks whether the aerial ladder is included in the budget and whether other municipalities will share YMCA costs.
    • Sandy SeifertOpposes · Amenity and sewer fees
      Urges council to lower sewer connection fees and raise development amenity charges rather than increase residents’ taxes by 12%.
    • Arca Brera (Goldstream Avenue)Concerned · Property tax increases
      Warns that property tax hikes could worsen housing costs and affordability, and asks council to balance taxation with residents’ cost of living.
    • Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Opposes · 2023 budget and five-year plan
      Urges a 3–5% tax increase, no new staff hires this year, and a five-year hiring plan given inflation and residents’ financial strain.

  2. February 28, 2023· Council

    Staff outline major pressures facing the 2023 budget

    Council received an overview of major budget pressures affecting the 2023 budget and five-year financial plan.

    Decision: Received the budget pressures report for information.

    Passed 7–0

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