BUDGET 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
The overall City budget is $39 424 378 of which $18 207 974 covers our contribution to the agglomeration of Montreal. The other part, the local operating budget forecasts expenditures of $21 216 404, which represents an increase of 1.29 % compared to last year's expenditures.
The 2010 taxation year is the fourth and last year of averaging of the increases reflected in the evaluation role in place since 2007. The basic rate for the 2010 general property tax will be $1.1665 per $100 evaluation. Of this rate, $0.6751 is the contribution to be paid to the agglomeration. The other share is $0.4914 for local services provided by the City. This will result in a tax decrease for 98.1% of all residents.
REVENUES - BEACONSFIELD ONLY
Revenue is slightly higher. The garbage rate and the water tax provide a $3 352 432 revenue. The base rate of the water tax is maintained at $40 and the water consumption rate remains unchanged at $1,00/cu.m. Regarding the garbage tax, it went from $169.37 to $182.54 to show the actual costs. The revenue from the welcome tax remains unchanged from 2009 at $1.1M.
EXPENSES - BEACONSFIELD ONLY
A $60,000 decrease in the cost of legal services. A $50,000 decrease in phone fees following the installation of a new telephone system. A $50,000 increase for the replacement of information technology equipment and for financial and accounting software upgrades. A $50,000 increase for sidewalk repair and replacement. A $100,000 decrease in specific drainage works. $110,000 increase in reimbursement of the working fund.
THREE YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM
The 2010 projects in the three year capital program 2010 - 2012 indicate the Council's intention to improve municipal infrastructure and equipments. The $10,795,000 amount also includes an anticipated $3,300,000 subsidy which helps to reduce the overall costs. The City plans to invest $4,245,000 for its infrastructures (aqueducts, sewers, drainage systems), $1,970,000 on road repairs, $2,080,000 on its parks and green spaces, $2,100 000 on upgrading and the renovation of its buildings and finally $400,000 for the replacement of vehicles.
Consult the 2010 budget [PDF]
