Budget Consultation 2021
The City would like to consult and engage with residents about the 2021 budget, as we plan for the next five-year budget cycle, from 2021 to 2025. There are many factors that affect the City's operating budget, which is tied to priorities set out by Council in the Council Strategic Plan.
the financial sustainability of municipal services has been strained in 2020 as we have all undergone extraordinary challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, we are making appropriate adjustments to our 2021 budgets and plans and will adapt this year's financial planning process in light of projected revenue shortfalls and increased operating costs related to the pandemic.
On August 25, 2020, Council directed Administration to prepare the 2021 Budget with reduced services across the organization to bring the tax rate to a reduced level for the next several years (specifically 2021). View the Report to Council here.
On this page, learn more about key budget timelines and processes, view documents, infographics, videos, and ask questions of the City's finance managers.
For historical budget documents, including the City's financial statements, visit the City's budget website.
Click here for historical information on last year's 2020 Budget Consultation.
The City would like to consult and engage with residents about the 2021 budget, as we plan for the next five-year budget cycle, from 2021 to 2025. There are many factors that affect the City's operating budget, which is tied to priorities set out by Council in the Council Strategic Plan.
the financial sustainability of municipal services has been strained in 2020 as we have all undergone extraordinary challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, we are making appropriate adjustments to our 2021 budgets and plans and will adapt this year's financial planning process in light of projected revenue shortfalls and increased operating costs related to the pandemic.
On August 25, 2020, Council directed Administration to prepare the 2021 Budget with reduced services across the organization to bring the tax rate to a reduced level for the next several years (specifically 2021). View the Report to Council here.
On this page, learn more about key budget timelines and processes, view documents, infographics, videos, and ask questions of the City's finance managers.
For historical budget documents, including the City's financial statements, visit the City's budget website.
Click here for historical information on last year's 2020 Budget Consultation.
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Introducing Budget Supplementals
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link08 Jan 2021At 10 am on Tuesday, January 12, Council members will meet as the Committee of the Whole to review 15 proposals for projects and initiatives planned to be added to the 2021-2025 five-year plan which would require additional funding approval (Budget Supplementals). Residents will have the opportunity to weigh-in on these proposals before Council makes final decisions on February 9.
These decisions will impact service levels and taxation rates in the coming years. Get involved by listening-in on the meeting or reading-up on the proposals which will be posted to this website once the meeting is over. Then, share your feedback on specific proposals to let us know your thoughts.
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Committee of the Whole November 24
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link25 Nov 2020At Committee of the Whole on November 24, Kathy Humphrey, the City's Corporate Services Director, provided a report on the 2021 Provisional Budget and Utility Rates. The committee discussed the Provisional Budget and recommended the inclusion of several cost reduction measures to bring the provisional tax rate increase to 0.28% This rate will be adjusted and finalized in the new year after discussion of additional supplemental items. The provisional property tax rate increase would equate to an extra $6 dollars on the annual tax bill for the average household, before supplemental item consideration. The report also recommended a 2.5% increase in sewer rates, which would equate to an extra $11 dollars on the annual tax bill for the average household in 2021. The cost reduction measures that the committee recommended moving forward with include:
- eliminating street light inspections
- reducing temperatures in civic buildings
- reducing the number of hours for public access to City Hall
- reducing the city calendar publication
The committee rejected cost saving options related to the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre and the Memorial Arena. The budgets and operations for these two facilities will be set to maintain a consistent service level as previous years. These decisions will be set out in bylaws for Council’s consideration and approval in a future Council meeting. More details on supplemental items will also be brought forward with further opportunities for public input in the New Year.
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Provisional Budget Report
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link12 Nov 2020At the November 17, 2020 meeting of the Committee of the Whole, City of Kamloops Corporate Services Director Kathy Humphrey presented a report on the 2021 Provisional Budget. In August, Council directed Administration to prepare the 2021 Budget and 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan with reduced services across the organization to bring the tax rate to a reduced level for the next several years. The budget documents, including proposed service reductions, are now available for public input. To comment or ask a question about the Provisional Budget, visit the Q&A section of this page. You can also comment on each proposed service reduction by accessing their forum pages here:
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How the City Develops Its Budget
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Council Sets Objective of Reduced Tax Requirement in 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link25 Aug 2020During the August 25, 2020 Council Meeting, Kathy Humphrey, the City's Corporate Services Director, presented a report seeking direction form Council on how to adapt this year's financial planning process in light of projected revenue shortfalls and increased operating costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Council directed Administration to prepare the 2021 Budget and 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan with reduced services across the organization to bring the tax rate to a reduced level for the next several years (specifically 2021). Here is the administrative report and the Council Meeting minutes.
Who's listening
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Email dhallinan@kamloops.ca
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Key Dates
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November 17 2020
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November 24 2020
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January 12 2021
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February 09 2021
Document Library
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Reports
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January 12 - 2021 Supplemental Budget Report.pdf (1.34 MB) (pdf)
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November 17 - 2021 Provisional Budget Presentation to COTW.pdf (1.32 MB) (pdf)
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November 17 - 2021 Provisional Budget Report to COTW.pdf (1.64 MB) (pdf)
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August 25 - Budget 2021 Update Report to Council.pdf (232 KB) (pdf)
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August 25 - Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (135 KB) (pdf)
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April 21 - COVID192020-2024 Budget Impact Report.pdf (276 KB) (pdf)
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Supplemental budget items
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RCMP Crime Analyst BC20-01.pdf (387 KB) (pdf)
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Arborist & Nature Park Tech BC20-02 .pdf (193 KB) (pdf)
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Accessibility Mats BC20-04.pdf (398 KB) (pdf)
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Increased Transit Hours BC20-05.pdf (451 KB) (pdf)
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RCMP Detachment Renovations BC20-06.pdf (502 KB) (pdf)
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Pedestrian Crossing BC20-07.pdf (272 KB) (pdf)
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Boat Launches Upgrades BC20-08.pdf (233 KB) (pdf)
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RCMP Training Facility BC20-09.pdf (983 KB) (pdf)
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Service Agreements BC20-10.pdf (321 KB) (pdf)
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Additional Firefighters BC21-01 .pdf (402 KB) (pdf)
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Professional Archaeologist BC21-02.pdf (384 KB) (pdf)
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Community Services E-bikes BC21-03.pdf (378 KB) (pdf)
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911 Levy Amendment BC21-04.pdf (338 KB) (pdf)
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Renovate Smart Kamloops Program BC21-05.pdf (327 KB) (pdf)
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Step Code Incentive Program BC21-06.pdf (321 KB) (pdf)
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Proposed Service Reductions
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Elimination of Streetlight Inspections.pdf (116 KB) (pdf)
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Reduced Temperature Reduction in Civic Buildings.pdf (119 KB) (pdf)
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Reduced Public Access Hours in CIty Hall.pdf (125 KB) (pdf)
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Reduction in Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre Service Levels.pdf (159 KB) (pdf)
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Changes in Process for the City Annual Calendar.pdf (126 KB) (pdf)
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Temporary Closure of Memorial Arena.pdf (112 KB) (pdf)
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Public Budget Consultation
Budget Consultation 2021 has finished this stageFeedback on the provisional budget, 5-year Financial Plan, and supplemental service reductions. Collection of new ideas, opportunities and changes in service levels from public to be considered for future budget planning cycles.
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Council Discussion
Budget Consultation 2021 has finished this stageNovember 2020 - Council discussion on the provisional 5-year Financial Plan, proposed service reductions, and next year's utility rates.
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Utility Rates and Provisional Budget
Budget Consultation 2021 has finished this stageDecember 2020 - Utility rates set and the provisional 5-year Financial Plan approved.
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Presentation to Council
Budget Consultation 2021 has finished this stageJanuary 12 - Presentation of supplemental requests (for all years in the 5-year Financial Plan) to Council.
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Public Consultation
Budget Consultation 2021 is currently at this stagePublic consultation on additions/deletions to the 5-year Financial Plan and specific supplemental requests. Open January 12-February 2, 2021.
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Budget Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Budget Consultation 2021March 2021 - Budget and supplemental items approved and tax requirements set.