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Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield - where town and country come together to create a lifestyle that is among the finest in Canada.
Integrating the peaceful quality of life in a small city with all the amenities of the dynamic West Island, Beaconsfield has developed over the years into a progressive family community of over 20,000 residents.
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BUDGET 2012
The budget was adopted on December 19. There is a reduction in the average evaluated home tax by 2.91%, including the water tax to be billed in November. Agglomeration tax has increased by 3.18%. The combined total results in an increase of 0.31%.
HIGHLIGHTS
The overall City budget will be $39,810,150, an increase of 1.38%. It is composed of:
| Operation and financial activities | $20,240,129 | 0.78% decrease |
| Contribution to the agglomeration | $19,570,021 | 3,71% increase |
OTHER ELEMENTS
- Local Beaconsfield tax decrease of 2.58% for the home of average value, 2.91% including the water tax in November.
- Local Beaconsfield tax decrease for 97% of residences
- Agglomeration tax increase of 3.18%
- Combined net tax increase of 0.31%
REVENUES - Beaconsfield only
Government transfers have increased by more than $200,000. These transfers include increased amounts for reimbursement of the provincial sales tax, based on the negotiations of the fiscal pact between the government and the UMQ, and reimbursement of a new item related to recycling.
While some items increase and some others decrease, the net result is a $20,000 increase in our Other Revenues. It is worth mentioning two of them: increased interest revenue through stronger cash management, as well as an increase in the cost of permits.
EXPENSES - Beaconsfield only
The following budgetary expenditures were revised according to need and anticipated costs. Here is a description of the most significant modifications:
- $45,000 reduction in salaries made possible by the elimination of six positions;
- $60,000 reduction in various items related to administration;
- $230,000 reduction in the debt service;
- $75,000 reduction in the expenses of the Urban Planning department which were related to special projects for 2011;
- $75,000 reduction in maintenance costs for buildings, outdoor pools and marinas;
- $65,000 reduction in the cost to purchase water;
- $215,000 increase in the cost of the pension fund;
- $37,000 increase for natural gas and contract at the Recreation Center;
- $100,000 anticipated expense for annual sewer inspection.
THREE YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM
The 2012 projects in the PTI 2012-2014 indicate Council's general intention to improve assets, infrastructure and diverse municipal equipment. The amount of $10,580,000 also includes an anticipated subsidy of $2,601,185. The cost of the work is thus reduced by this amount.
| Infrastructure (aqueduct, sewer, drainage) | $3,200,000 |
| Pavement (repaving, sidewalks and cycling paths) | $1,050,000 |
| Parks and green spaces (playing fields, parks, playground facilities, lake shore) | $3,155,000 |
| Buildings (upgrades, renovations, various projects) | $2,725,000 |
| Vehicles (replacement) | $ 450,000 |
Consult the 2012 budget [PDF]
2010 Financial Report
Please consult the financial report from the Ministère des Affaires municipales du Québec - Budget 2010 (French version available only) [PDF]
2009 Financial Report
Please consult the financial report from the Ministère des Affaires municipales du Québec - Budget 2009 (French version available only) [PDF]
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