2020 Budget

Following Council’s budget directions , City staff have prepared the proposed  2020 Business Plan & Budget. Subject to Council’s discussions, the Business Plan & Budget will be approved in December.

 About the Business Plan & Budget

The proposed 2020 Business Plan & Budget will be presented to Council and shared publicly in November. It will outline how the City plans to allocate resources to deliver the programs and services residents and businesses rely on every day. The Budget is developed using a service-based approach that relates labour, materials and other costs to the programs and services they support.

Key 2020 Budget Drivers:

• Growth: With Barrie’s population expected to grow to 210,000 people by 2031, the City is investing heavily in growth-related projects over the next number of years.
• Provincial Funding Changes: The Provincial Government has introduced a number of funding and program changes that are adding pressure to the City of Barrie’s budget. These include funding cuts to public health and changes to the Development Charges Act.

Proposed 2020 Business Plan & Budget