MeetingsTue, May 12, 202619m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Adopted the City’s 2026–2030 financial plan, setting budgets and capital projects for 2026–2030 (Bylaw 2281).
- Adopted the 2026 property tax rates, fixing municipal tax rates by class for 2026 (Bylaw 2282).
- Approved the 2025 audited consolidated financial statements, finalizing last year's official city financial results (2025 Audited Statements).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved the 2025 audited consolidated financial statements.
6 · Reports - 6.1 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
Vote 5–0Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryAdopted the 2026-2030 financial plan and 2026 tax rates bylaws.
7 · Bylaws - 7.1 Bylaw NOS. 2281 & 2282 "City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026" (Adoption) AND "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026." (Adoption)
Vote 5–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
9 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
Council read the City of Langford's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
The meeting conduct rules and public participation process were read by staff.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as amended to include Public Participation.
Debate
Councillor K. Guiry moved to approve the agenda as amended to include Public Participation; motion was seconded and carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended to include Public Participation and renumber the remaining agenda items accordingly.
Summary
One member of the public spoke regarding concerns about the financial plan.
Location
2375 Selwood Road
Debate
M. Wignall (Langford resident) expressed concern about the financial plan and offered condolences regarding the recent passing of Councillor Lillian Szpak.
Summary
Council approved the City's 2025 audited consolidated financial statements.
Debate
Staff noted the statements must be approved before submission to the province; councillors thanked staff for the work and noted the clean audit; councillors expressed support for the robust budget process.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.
Documents (2)
Staff report from Finance presenting the draft 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements (audited by KPMG) and requesting Council approval so the auditor's report can be finalized.
Introduction
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Page 2Staff Report to Special Council
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Page 2Draft audited consolidated financial statements for the City of Langford for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards and audited by KPMG LLP.
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Page 3–39Officials
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Page 3–39Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Page 3–39Independent Auditor’s Report
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Page 3–39Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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Page 3–39Consolidated Statement of Operations
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Page 3–39Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Debt)
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Page 3–39Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 1 of 6
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 2 of 6
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 3 of 6
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 4 of 6
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 5 of 6
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Page 3–39Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Part 6 of 6
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Page 3–39Staff Report to Special Council
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Page 3–39Summary
Council adopted the 2026–2030 Financial Plan Bylaw (No. 2281) and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 2282).
Debate
Councillors debated the content and impacts of the budget: speakers highlighted capital investments (sidewalks, arts & culture centre, child care), youth funding and community services, noted the trade-offs of tax increases, and emphasized the robust public process; council then adopted both bylaws.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt "City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026"; AND "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026".
Documents (2)
Bylaw to adopt the City of Langford Consolidated Five Year Financial Plan for 2026–2030, including Schedule A (consolidated financial plan figures) and Schedule B (Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure and property tax distribution).
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Page 40–43Schedule “A”
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Page 40–43Schedule “B”
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Page 40–43Bylaw to impose and levy the 2026 tax rates on assessed value of land and improvements for municipal, Capital Regional District and Regional Hospital District purposes; includes Schedule A with tax rates per $1,000 of taxable value by property class.
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Page 44–45Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 2282
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Page 44–45Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public to consider land acquisition/disposition matters.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 7:18 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) of the Community Charter to consider: the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.