2024 Proposed Budget

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Engagement for the proposed 2024 County of Brant Budget is now closed. The 2024 Budget was approved on February 27, 2024 and the project is now complete. Thank you for your participation!

The County of Brant is currently preparing to draft the 2024 municipal budget. The budget will outline priorities, respond to the needs of a growing community, and set the direction for work to be completed over the upcoming year.

Committee of the Whole meets on the Proposed 2024 County of Brant Budget as outlined in the timeline on this page. The meetings are in person and open to the public. They are also available for viewing live or previously recorded, on the County of Brant's YouTube Channel.

View the Council and Committee calendar for agendas and more information

The County of Brant is currently preparing to draft the 2024 municipal budget. The budget will outline priorities, respond to the needs of a growing community, and set the direction for work to be completed over the upcoming year.

Committee of the Whole meets on the Proposed 2024 County of Brant Budget as outlined in the timeline on this page. The meetings are in person and open to the public. They are also available for viewing live or previously recorded, on the County of Brant's YouTube Channel.

View the Council and Committee calendar for agendas and more information as it's available. You can also visit Brant.ca/Budget for more information about the current County of Brant budget and finances.

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Engagement for the proposed 2024 County of Brant Budget is now closed. The 2024 Budget was approved on February 27, 2024 and the project is now complete. Thank you for your participation!

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  • Share Could you please provide a list of organizations and not for profits that are exempted from paying tax for their properties? For example, the South Dumfries Historical Society. Could you please provide the criteria for qualifying for this tax break. Thank you. on Facebook Share Could you please provide a list of organizations and not for profits that are exempted from paying tax for their properties? For example, the South Dumfries Historical Society. Could you please provide the criteria for qualifying for this tax break. Thank you. on Twitter Share Could you please provide a list of organizations and not for profits that are exempted from paying tax for their properties? For example, the South Dumfries Historical Society. Could you please provide the criteria for qualifying for this tax break. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Could you please provide a list of organizations and not for profits that are exempted from paying tax for their properties? For example, the South Dumfries Historical Society. Could you please provide the criteria for qualifying for this tax break. Thank you. link

    Could you please provide a list of organizations and not for profits that are exempted from paying tax for their properties? For example, the South Dumfries Historical Society. Could you please provide the criteria for qualifying for this tax break. Thank you.

    Langford Conservancy asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question.  

     

    County of Brant By-law 57-23 – Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities outlines the process and eligibility for charities and similar organizations to apply for relief from taxes.  Further details on the by-law and all rebate programs available through the County are available on the Property Tax Rebates and Assistance page of the County’s website. 

     

    The by-law does provide for a 40% rebate for eligible charities that pay taxes on an eligible property in the commercial or industrial property classes and a 100% rebate for historical societies. This is an application-based process and further information can be provided through the County of Brant Finance Department.

    H. Mifflin, Director of Finance, Treasurer

  • Share Where is the link to the budget? I don't see it on Facebook Share Where is the link to the budget? I don't see it on Twitter Share Where is the link to the budget? I don't see it on Linkedin Email Where is the link to the budget? I don't see it link

    Where is the link to the budget? I don't see it

    Brad Edward asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation and Proposed 2024 Budget Breakdown webpage link are available in the “Important links and resources” section of this page. You will also find other informative links and documents in this section.

    H. Boyd,

    General Manager of Corporate Services

  • Share Being fairly new to the County of Brant I wanted to understand better the Financial Plans of the County. I am not sure if the 2024 Budget is developed based on the 2023 Budget or whether there is a comparison to 2023 Actuals or Actuals plus Forecast for 2023. I could not find the 2023 Actuals presented in a similar manner as 2024 Proposed Budget. On first review I was surprised to see the 2024 budget is in the neighbourhood of a 10% year over year increase. Are we trying to compete with Toronto for the highest increase in the budget. Without a representation of actual 2023 expenditures all we are looking at is a partial comparison on Facebook Share Being fairly new to the County of Brant I wanted to understand better the Financial Plans of the County. I am not sure if the 2024 Budget is developed based on the 2023 Budget or whether there is a comparison to 2023 Actuals or Actuals plus Forecast for 2023. I could not find the 2023 Actuals presented in a similar manner as 2024 Proposed Budget. On first review I was surprised to see the 2024 budget is in the neighbourhood of a 10% year over year increase. Are we trying to compete with Toronto for the highest increase in the budget. Without a representation of actual 2023 expenditures all we are looking at is a partial comparison on Twitter Share Being fairly new to the County of Brant I wanted to understand better the Financial Plans of the County. I am not sure if the 2024 Budget is developed based on the 2023 Budget or whether there is a comparison to 2023 Actuals or Actuals plus Forecast for 2023. I could not find the 2023 Actuals presented in a similar manner as 2024 Proposed Budget. On first review I was surprised to see the 2024 budget is in the neighbourhood of a 10% year over year increase. Are we trying to compete with Toronto for the highest increase in the budget. Without a representation of actual 2023 expenditures all we are looking at is a partial comparison on Linkedin Email Being fairly new to the County of Brant I wanted to understand better the Financial Plans of the County. I am not sure if the 2024 Budget is developed based on the 2023 Budget or whether there is a comparison to 2023 Actuals or Actuals plus Forecast for 2023. I could not find the 2023 Actuals presented in a similar manner as 2024 Proposed Budget. On first review I was surprised to see the 2024 budget is in the neighbourhood of a 10% year over year increase. Are we trying to compete with Toronto for the highest increase in the budget. Without a representation of actual 2023 expenditures all we are looking at is a partial comparison link

    Being fairly new to the County of Brant I wanted to understand better the Financial Plans of the County. I am not sure if the 2024 Budget is developed based on the 2023 Budget or whether there is a comparison to 2023 Actuals or Actuals plus Forecast for 2023. I could not find the 2023 Actuals presented in a similar manner as 2024 Proposed Budget. On first review I was surprised to see the 2024 budget is in the neighbourhood of a 10% year over year increase. Are we trying to compete with Toronto for the highest increase in the budget. Without a representation of actual 2023 expenditures all we are looking at is a partial comparison

    Highlander asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The 2023 Budget and budget-to-actuals served as a starting base for the 2024 Draft Budget.  Over the past few months, known or expected increases in costs have been added to the budget, as well as initiatives that were approved by Council, either as part of the 2023 budget discussion or mid-year. Though the year-end actuals are not currently available, as final year-end payments and revenues are still in process, the most recent variance report is available for reference.  

    The 2024 Draft Budget is prepared based on actual anticipated cost increases, not on municipal comparators. The 2024 Budget Overview presentation also provides some further context on how the 2024 Budget was developed and the drivers that resulted in a proposed 14.9% Net Levy and 10.5% Tax Levy increase.

    H. Mifflin,
    Director of Finance, Treasurer

  • Share With all the new building. Extra taxes and construction levy’s why are we seeing such a dramatic increase. Shouldn’t those increased taxes help offset this? It’s possible we might need to look at the structure of departments are start making some cuts. on Facebook Share With all the new building. Extra taxes and construction levy’s why are we seeing such a dramatic increase. Shouldn’t those increased taxes help offset this? It’s possible we might need to look at the structure of departments are start making some cuts. on Twitter Share With all the new building. Extra taxes and construction levy’s why are we seeing such a dramatic increase. Shouldn’t those increased taxes help offset this? It’s possible we might need to look at the structure of departments are start making some cuts. on Linkedin Email With all the new building. Extra taxes and construction levy’s why are we seeing such a dramatic increase. Shouldn’t those increased taxes help offset this? It’s possible we might need to look at the structure of departments are start making some cuts. link

    With all the new building. Extra taxes and construction levy’s why are we seeing such a dramatic increase. Shouldn’t those increased taxes help offset this? It’s possible we might need to look at the structure of departments are start making some cuts.

    jsibbick asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The County of Brant has experienced considerable growth over the past few years and as a result has seen increased tax revenue. The increased revenue from 2023-2024 is primarily the difference between a 14.9% increase in Net Levy (total increase in expenditures) and the proposed 10.5% Tax Levy increase. Also noting that with new housing construction comes increases in services, for which costs are funded through tax revenue.

     

    The planning and building fees as well as Development Charges are specifically allocated to development-related costs.

    H. Boyd,

    General Manager of Corporate Services

  • Share Can you include green bins into the budget? on Facebook Share Can you include green bins into the budget? on Twitter Share Can you include green bins into the budget? on Linkedin Email Can you include green bins into the budget? link

    Can you include green bins into the budget?

    Ingrid Douglas asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question.  Green Bins have not been included in the Draft 2024 Budget, but are being considered as part of the County’s Garbage and Recycling Services Review, which can be followed through Engage Brant at EngageBrant.ca/WasteServices.

    The County will be entering into a new Waste Collection Contract in 2024, which will be effective for 2025. As such, green bins and the results of the Services Review will be a discussion brought forward for the 2025 Budget Deliberations.

    H. Boyd,

    General Manager of Corporate Services

  • Share I want to understand how the county is dealing with the elimination of developer charges and whether these costs will be transferred to existing property owners. How is the county going to pay for the infrastructure that is servicing growth in the Paris area? on Facebook Share I want to understand how the county is dealing with the elimination of developer charges and whether these costs will be transferred to existing property owners. How is the county going to pay for the infrastructure that is servicing growth in the Paris area? on Twitter Share I want to understand how the county is dealing with the elimination of developer charges and whether these costs will be transferred to existing property owners. How is the county going to pay for the infrastructure that is servicing growth in the Paris area? on Linkedin Email I want to understand how the county is dealing with the elimination of developer charges and whether these costs will be transferred to existing property owners. How is the county going to pay for the infrastructure that is servicing growth in the Paris area? link

    I want to understand how the county is dealing with the elimination of developer charges and whether these costs will be transferred to existing property owners. How is the county going to pay for the infrastructure that is servicing growth in the Paris area?

    Secookee asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Development Charges (DC) are not being eliminated in the County of Brant. Recent Provincial Legislative changes have provided DC exemptions for non-profit housing and additional residential units, as well as affordable housing that meet specific requirements. The changes also include DC discounts for purpose built rental units, and a phase-in of new DC rates.

     

    To date, the County has only been impacted by the exemptions for non-profit housing such as the Trillium Way apartment, and additional residential units. The County is completing a DC update and the new DC rates implemented in September 2024 will be phased in. Property taxes as well as water and wastewater user rates will make up the revenue lost from exemptions and phased-in rates.

     

    The vast majority of the infrastructure servicing growth in the Paris area has been and will continue to be funded by Development Charges.

    H.Mifflin,

    Director of Finance, Treasurer