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Consultation has concluded
Budget Overview:
The Town of Wasaga Beach has presented Draft 1 of the 2023 budget to council and presentations and discussions of Draft 1 will take place on January 19, 2023.
The town’s financial purpose is to provide the funding for the appropriate “Level of Service” for:
Public Works Services which include the town’s water, wastewater, storm water, roads and bridges infrastructure systems. Additionally, other Services - Transit, Engineering, Public Works Administration, Maintenance Operations including winter control, grass and tree maintenance, general road maintenance and Parks maintenance;
Community and Protection Services, inclusive of Police services and Fire/Emergency services, Recreation, Events and Facilities management, and Library services;
Development Services which consists of the Planning and Building Departments;
General Governance Services, oversight and direction from council, and includes the supporting departments of Administration, Clerks, Treasury and Information Technology. Other services included in this section are Municipal Law Enforcement (Parking and Bylaw) and Cemetery services and maintenance.
To provide these services the town is required to develop a budget that will support the desired Level of Service. Increases to the Level of Service are considered “Enhancements” and will require more funding to support the new Level of Service. Council based on the extent and quality of the services that the municipality provides determines the appropriate Level of Service. Some levels of service are set by legislated requirements, such as water and sewer. Others can be established by the “quality of life” elements that council desires for its residents and others by the economic goals for the community. There are varying factors that contribute to the desired Level of Service, including the population size of the town which in the 2021 census was 24,862.
To fund these programs and services, the town has available several revenue streams;
User Fees – such as the Water/Wastewater program, Parking program, Cemetery Services, Licenses, Planning and Permitting; Grant Funding which may support capital projects or sometimes operating costs; Development Charge Revenues that can be used for eligible projects or Town Reserves to help reduce taxation requirements. Taxation revenue is raised for all budgeted costs that are not covered by other revenue sources.
Please share your thoughts on the draft budget.
See the section below to provide your input.
Budget Overview:
The Town of Wasaga Beach has presented Draft 1 of the 2023 budget to council and presentations and discussions of Draft 1 will take place on January 19, 2023.
The town’s financial purpose is to provide the funding for the appropriate “Level of Service” for:
Public Works Services which include the town’s water, wastewater, storm water, roads and bridges infrastructure systems. Additionally, other Services - Transit, Engineering, Public Works Administration, Maintenance Operations including winter control, grass and tree maintenance, general road maintenance and Parks maintenance;
Community and Protection Services, inclusive of Police services and Fire/Emergency services, Recreation, Events and Facilities management, and Library services;
Development Services which consists of the Planning and Building Departments;
General Governance Services, oversight and direction from council, and includes the supporting departments of Administration, Clerks, Treasury and Information Technology. Other services included in this section are Municipal Law Enforcement (Parking and Bylaw) and Cemetery services and maintenance.
To provide these services the town is required to develop a budget that will support the desired Level of Service. Increases to the Level of Service are considered “Enhancements” and will require more funding to support the new Level of Service. Council based on the extent and quality of the services that the municipality provides determines the appropriate Level of Service. Some levels of service are set by legislated requirements, such as water and sewer. Others can be established by the “quality of life” elements that council desires for its residents and others by the economic goals for the community. There are varying factors that contribute to the desired Level of Service, including the population size of the town which in the 2021 census was 24,862.
To fund these programs and services, the town has available several revenue streams;
User Fees – such as the Water/Wastewater program, Parking program, Cemetery Services, Licenses, Planning and Permitting; Grant Funding which may support capital projects or sometimes operating costs; Development Charge Revenues that can be used for eligible projects or Town Reserves to help reduce taxation requirements. Taxation revenue is raised for all budgeted costs that are not covered by other revenue sources.
What are your thoughts about the draft 2023 budget?
Are there projects or services you would like to see included?
Is there an area of the budget we should spend more or less on?
What is an acceptable tax increase in your opinion?
Share your thoughts. There's no right or wrong answer.
Consultation has concluded
1 - PROJECTS : I'm fed up with the delays to the River Road West widening eastward from Veteran's Way. This is a 10 or 12 year old project that is badly needed. Too many cars are driving on the sidewalk area to pass a car that's stopped trying to turn left. I have seen a large transport trailer truck do this. This town needs to work on infrastructure before major projects are started, like our new Arena and Sunnidale Trails subdivision which will probably need widening at the road entrances.
2 - Tax Increases : 1 to 2 %, the new money we will be receiving from the Playtime casino will help in this regard.
Brian
over 1 year ago
Parking rates should be signicantly increased, tourists can handle the costs, here is a shortage of suitablw parking for the beaches. We desperately need a decent hotel, yesterday. Once the Areans are functioning, accommodaton is a MUST if we are to host tournaments, not to mention we need the money to cover this white elephant!!!.
Leewalker
over 1 year ago
Thank you for this opportunity. I feel if we can keep the increase to less than 3.5% is important. The 4 areas you outline above need to be looked at in both the short term (1-4 years) medium term (5-8 years) and long term (9+ years). The Town’s strategic plan will inform these priorities. I also feel strongly that our town needs to actively lobby the Provincial government around development charges. We have a very limited tax base and removing the income from development charges will put increased pressures on those who live here.
GracieSpringer
over 1 year ago
Look into the repaving of Morgan Rd between Lamont creek dr and CR7
1 - PROJECTS : I'm fed up with the delays to the River Road West widening eastward from Veteran's Way. This is a 10 or 12 year old project that is badly needed. Too many cars are driving on the sidewalk area to pass a car that's stopped trying to turn left. I have seen a large transport trailer truck do this. This town needs to work on infrastructure before major projects are started, like our new Arena and Sunnidale Trails subdivision which will probably need widening at the road entrances.
2 - Tax Increases : 1 to 2 %, the new money we will be receiving from the Playtime casino will help in this regard.
Parking rates should be signicantly increased, tourists can handle the costs, here is a shortage of suitablw parking for the beaches.
We desperately need a decent hotel, yesterday. Once the Areans are functioning, accommodaton is a MUST if we are to host tournaments, not to mention we need the money to cover this white elephant!!!.
Thank you for this opportunity. I feel if we can keep the increase to less than 3.5% is important. The 4 areas you outline above need to be looked at in both the short term (1-4 years) medium term (5-8 years) and long term (9+ years). The Town’s strategic plan will inform these priorities. I also feel strongly that our town needs to actively lobby the Provincial government around development charges. We have a very limited tax base and removing the income from development charges will put increased pressures on those who live here.
Look into the repaving of Morgan Rd between Lamont creek dr and CR7