The Town of Cobourg Releases 2020 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget Schedule
(Cobourg, ON) October 15, 2019 – The Town of Cobourg is currently in the process of preparing its 2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget (including Police, Art Gallery of Northumberland and the Library) and has released the official budget schedule. All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and are open to the public as observers.
“This Council is committed to refurbishing, restoring and revitalizing our town assets for 2020 with a goal for the budget at 1.9%,” said Deputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin. “As we begin this budget process we must all keep in mind the five key pillars identified in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, including people, places, programs, partnerships and prosperity.”
Next steps in the budget process include the Special Council Budget session on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Council Chambers, Victoria Hall.
The final approval by Council will take place at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, February 3rd, 2020.
2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget Schedule | |||||
MEETING | ABOUT | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | OPEN / CLOSED |
Division Staff Presentation Meetings | Directors/Managers will update Council & the public on potential capital projects, special one-time projects & anticipated requests for staffing level changes for 2020. No delegations at this meeting. | ||||
| Nov.19 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
| Nov.21 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
| Nov.26 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
| Nov.28 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
Draft Budget Released | Draft Budget released for Public Review/Comment | Dec.13 | - | - | - |
Special Council Budget Session | Special Budget Council Session/Committee of the Whole: Budget is reviewed in its entirety by Council. If a second session is needed it will be scheduled for January 10, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. | Jan.9, 2020
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
| Council Chambers
| Open
|
Final Budget Approved by Council | The Draft 2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget is submitted for final approval by Council. | Feb.3 | 4 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open |
Online Engagement Now Available
Citizens are also encouraged to visit the Town of Cobourg’s new online engagement platform, Engage Cobourg (www.engagecobourg.ca). The online engagement platform will be accepting feedback on the 2020 Budget with a comprehensive ‘Financial Framework Survey’ and open-ended forums. All comments received on this platform will be included in a staff report prepared by the Communications Department for Council’s consideration.
For further information on the 2020 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget please visit our website cobourg.ca/2020budget.
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