2012 Operating Budget
The City of Edmonton’s Operating Budget pays for the “operations” of civic services and programs. This includes the budget to pay staff for services such as transit, fire rescue, and police, as well as the gas that powers their fleet; for the lifeguards at pools and the cost to heat the water; and to pay for the tradespeople and the road materials to fix potholes.
The proposed budget was presented to Council on November 9, and was debated following a public hearing November 23. City Council approved the 2012 Operating Budget December 13, 2011.
The 2012 Budget of $1.88 billion will require an average increase of 5.39% in municipal property taxes, which includes 3.89% for civic services and 1.5% to continue the Neighbourhood Renewal Program.
The Executive Summary of the 2012 Proposed Operating Budget summarizes costs, distribution of taxes and strategies for balancing the budget. Municipalities are not allowed to plan an operating deficit or budget for a surplus. The City only collects enough taxes to pay for budgeted services and programs.
Changes to most user fees and City Council's budget amendments are listed in a PDF in the Related Documents box on this page.
The 2012 Proposed Budget Overview At A Glance includes details about value for tax dollars.
The 2012 Program Budgets are listed below.
Building Great Neighbourhoods
Community Services
Corporate Programs
Corporate Services
Financial Services
Infrastructure Services
Mayor and Councillor Offices
Office of the City Auditor
Office of the City Manager
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Overview
Transportation Services
Edmonton Police Service
Boards and Commissions
For more information:
Todd Burge
| Title | Branch Manager, Financial Services |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-423-1362 |
Media Contact:
Jason Darrah
| Title | Communications, City of Edmonton |
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| Telephone | 780-496-4114 |
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