2017 Budget Mailer

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2017 BUDGET

2017 BUDGET

Proposed 2017 Utility Rates

Proposed 2017 Operating Budget

Utility increases from Commissions, Authority and contracts are the only budgeted adjustments. Utilities are a self-funded model, where expenses are offset by revenue. Residents can save money and reduce their environmental footprint by conserving water.

Utility Budget (excluding amortization) Water Sewer Garbage / Recycling / Organics

Water Flat Rate Charge

$ 14.80/mo.

Water Consumption Charge Sewer Flat Rate Charge

$ 9.26/mo.

Sewer Treatment Charge

$ 1.40m3

Garbage / Recycling / Organics Charge

MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION Mayor Camille Berube

780.929.8368

Councillor Kathy Barnhart

780.721.5504

Councillor Bruce LeCren

780.709.4431

Councillor Kerri Bauer

780.929.2441

Councillor Bill McNamara

780.929.8215

Councillor Perry Hendriks

780.929.5102

Councillor Louise White-Gibbs 780.929.2233

$ 1.63m3

Plus, the proposed budget information will be on display in Council Chambers during regular business hours from November 29 - December 12.

$ 9.26/mo.

Ongoing Initiatives

$ 29.07/mo.

The monthly increase for the average household consuming 18 m3 of water per month is estimated at

3.66%

per year

KNRRC lobby Monday, November 28 5:00 to 8:00 p.m

2017 Recommended

$ 1.45m3

$ 27.58/mo.

It’s budget time again and we are seeking your comments and feedback on the proposed 2017 budget. The Town will host two open houses where you can review the budget, ask questions and provide input.

Aqua-Fit lobby Thursday, November 24 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

$ 14.80/mo.

$ 1.55m3

New Initiatives

Budget Open House Dates

$ 3,194,000 2,376,400 1,822,900 $ 7,393,300

2016 Approved

Budget Open Houses

or $3.84 per month

($1.45 for water + $0.90 for wastewater + $1.49 for garbage)

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Municipal Development Plan Transportation Master Plan Implementation of commuter transit service (September 2017) Aqua-Fit Phase 2 concept and detailed design New fire truck Parade float Priority based budgeting Blackmud Creek Watershed Study DUDCP implementation design of water & sanitary sewer upgrade General design standards Pesticide Use Report Urban forestry Furniture & fixtures for CCBCC Economic Development/business attraction activities

Donations for playgrounds at École Champs Vallée and Mother d’Youville schools Beaumont Society of the Arts grant Additional funds for the Promotions Committee Outdoor skating loop Ball diamond upgrades Top rail on ball diamonds Tour d’Alberta grant New outdoor furniture for events Clearwater Cemetery improvements Review and update of Central Area Development Plan (CARP) Infrastructure (Utilities) Master Plan Volunteer firefighter on call compensation French Village design guidelines and related land use bylaws Corporate rebranding Continue the Integrated Turf & Pest Management Program Traffic signal timing program Traffic counts program Live streaming of Council meetings

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Proposed budget presented to Council as information at Nov 22 Council meeting. Public open houses Nov 24, 28. Budget info on display at Town office Nov 29 to Dec 12. Summary of comments from open houses presented at Dec 13 Council meeting, along with proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges, and the Operating, Utility and Capital Budgets. Council may adopt the proposed budget, adjust and adopt, or defer adoption to a subsequent Council meeting. As always, please feel free to contact us if you need additional details.

Average monthly municipal tax increase on the average household (Aug assessed value of $447,662) is projected to be admin@beaumont.ab.ca /BeaumontAB @T4XBeaumont 780.929.8782

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2.82%

per year

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2017 BUDGET

2017 BUDGET

Proposed 2017 Operating Budget

Proposed 2017 Capital Budget

Revenues Reserves (2%)

Capital Projects Infrastructure/Initiatives Neighbourhood renewal program KNRRC upgrades

Other Revenues (1%)

Mill Rate Stabilization (2%)

Grants (4%)

Sales & Services (22%)

Amount

Expenditures Municipal & Library Taxes (50%)

School Boards and Leduc Foundation Requisition Taxes (18%)

Recreation & Parks (26%)

School Boards and Leduc Foundation Requisition Taxes (18%)

$1,322,700 $1,000,000

New Infrastructure Park-n-Ride/bus stops (grant of $75,000)

$25,000

Facilities Lift station upgrade Skatepark improvements Pallet storage system at Parks cold storage

$88,900

New Equipment Ditch mower Gator purchase

$37,500

Replacement Equipment Circulation pump system for Aqua-Fit

$50,000

Total

Staffing • •

$2,524,100

Supervisor, Recreation & Culture (0.50 FTE) Events staff – additional hours (240 hours)

LOANS (DEBT)

Protective Services (15%)

FUNDING SOURCES

Planning & Development (5%) Transportation & Infrastructure (16%)

Public Health Services (9%) Finance & Administration (4%) General Administration (4%)

Legislative Services (3%)

Total Operating Budget: $35,403,900 (Balanced Budget)

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$43

$42

M i l l i o n s

Grants $1,000,000

$39 $36

$34 $31

$31

$31

$30

$32

$30 $24

$22 $19

$20

Debenture $1,322,700

$15

2010

Reserves $201,400

2011

2012

2013

Estimated Debt

2014

2015

2016

2017

Debt Limit

This graph reflects the debt limits as per provincial guidelines.

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