KITCHENER'S 2024 BUDGET
Thanks for your interest in Kitchener's 2024 Budget.
The draft version of the budget and other information is below.
The provincial government instituted strong mayor powers for Kitchener.
This has changed the way the budget process works. For the details on how, click HERE
Mayor Vrbanovic is committed to working collaboratively council in creating our budget
The draft version of the budget and other information is below.
The provincial government instituted strong mayor powers for Kitchener.
This has changed the way the budget process works. For the details on how, click HERE
Mayor Vrbanovic is committed to working collaboratively council in creating our budget
KEY BUDGET DATES
November 20 - Operating Budget Day 4pm - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER HERE
November 27 - Capital Budget & Public Input Day 1pm - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
CAPITAL BUDGET STAFF PRESENTATION HERE
December 4 - Mayor's Budget Proposal -Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
December 14 - Council Votes On Budget Amendments - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
December 29 - Final Budget Day - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER HERE
November 27 - Capital Budget & Public Input Day 1pm - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
CAPITAL BUDGET STAFF PRESENTATION HERE
December 4 - Mayor's Budget Proposal -Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
December 14 - Council Votes On Budget Amendments - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link HERE
December 29 - Final Budget Day - Meeting Details, Agenda, Watch Live Link will be HERE
The Draft Version Of Our 2024 Kitchener Budget Has The Following Increases Proposed
Property Taxes: 3.9% or $47 annually or $3.92 Monthly
Water Utility: 4.9% or $21 annually or $1.75 Monthly
Sanitary Sewer Utility: 7.1% or $39 annually or $3.25 Monthly
Stormwater Utility: 7.4% or $17 annually or $1.42 Monthly
All Combined: $124 or $10.34 Monthly
*Increases are based on the average home assessed value of $326,000 and annual water consumption of 170m3.
This is NOT the final budget.
I'd appreciate your input to help Council's work to finalize this budget.
Take Our Budget Allocation Survey HERE
Property Taxes: 3.9% or $47 annually or $3.92 Monthly
Water Utility: 4.9% or $21 annually or $1.75 Monthly
Sanitary Sewer Utility: 7.1% or $39 annually or $3.25 Monthly
Stormwater Utility: 7.4% or $17 annually or $1.42 Monthly
All Combined: $124 or $10.34 Monthly
*Increases are based on the average home assessed value of $326,000 and annual water consumption of 170m3.
This is NOT the final budget.
I'd appreciate your input to help Council's work to finalize this budget.
Take Our Budget Allocation Survey HERE
The budget sets the direction and priorities for the work and projects to be completed in 2024.
Our Recent 2023-26 Strategic Plan provides the focus for our budget priorities
Building a Connected City Together
Cultivating a Green City Together
Creating an Economically-Thriving City Together
Fostering a Caring City Together
Stewarding a Better City Together
Investments in Our Community - What Matters To You
Council can allocate 1 Million to be allocated between the options below.
They total 2 Million Dollars but only 1 Million can be allocated.
Some challenging decisions need to be made between these options.
Your input is welcome and helpful. Please do the Survey HERE
The options to consider are below
Support the continued implementation of the City's Housing for All Strategy
Promote more active transportation by improving pedestrian/trail crossings, adding bike parking, and upgrading signs and pavement markings.
Develop an energy strategy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Replace two additional playgrounds that are at the end of their useful lives.
Simplify and streamline the commercial approval process, making it easier to open a new business in Kitchener.
Support the initial implementation of a new Arts & Culture Master Plan
Develop a Municipal Newcomers Strategy, including community engagement
Create a separated entrance to Cameron Heights pool, allowing for programming during the day.
Review and refresh the City’s Digital Kitchener strategy to continue to improve the lives of people through better use of data and connectivity.
Implement a city-wide data strategy to build organization-wide data practices to deliver better services for residents
Your Input On These Decisions Is Welcome And Valuable. Please Do The Survey HERE
It's important to remember that your tax bill is comprised of 3 portions.
City of Kitchener, Region Of Waterloo and School Boards.
Each set their own budget.
The image below shows the percentage of each contributing portion.
Kitchener Council only controls Kitchener's Budget
A link to the Region Of Waterloo's 2024 Budget information is HERE
City of Kitchener, Region Of Waterloo and School Boards.
Each set their own budget.
The image below shows the percentage of each contributing portion.
Kitchener Council only controls Kitchener's Budget
A link to the Region Of Waterloo's 2024 Budget information is HERE
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Click On The Boxes Below For These Specific Budget Sections
You can share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and suggestions for the 2024 Budget
My email is dave.schnider@kitchener.ca
To email all members of council at the same time, use the form located HERE
You can mail council at
Office of the Mayor and Council
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W.
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
My email is dave.schnider@kitchener.ca
To email all members of council at the same time, use the form located HERE
You can mail council at
Office of the Mayor and Council
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W.
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
For a Summary Of Past Budgets from 2015 to 2023, click HERE
Helpful Short Videos On Our Budget Processes
Implementing Master, Strategic & Long Term Plans - WATCH HERE
What The City Of Kitchener Provides - What The Region Of Waterloo Provides - WATCH HERE
Using Reserves & Debt Financing - WATCH HERE
Tax Supported and User Supported - The Difference - WATCH HERE
Implementing Master, Strategic & Long Term Plans - WATCH HERE
What The City Of Kitchener Provides - What The Region Of Waterloo Provides - WATCH HERE
Using Reserves & Debt Financing - WATCH HERE
Tax Supported and User Supported - The Difference - WATCH HERE