Budget
The budget is more than just dollars and cents – it impacts you through the programs and services you receive and is one of the Township's most important strategic documents, serving as a guide for everything we do. Each time you enjoy a local park or beach, have your garbage and recycling collected, or use a recently plowed or repaired road, you are seeing your tax dollars at work. There are three main components:
- The operating budget covers the Township's regular services and programs such as garbage and recycling, road maintenance, parks and programs.
- The capital budget allocates funds for investments in capital assets and infrastructure like buildings and fleet.
- Reserves are funds set aside to manage unanticipated expenses and for long-term projects.
It is South Frontenac's goal to provide a balance of services that improve the quality of life for our residents, while also ensuring we have the organizational capacity to deliver cost-effective services in a changing world.
We are now seeking public input for the 2025 budget.
You can provide input in a number of ways:
- Go to the 2025 South Frontenac Budget page on EngageFrontenac.ca and take the survey before October 4, 2024, or leave a comment.
- Take the online survey before October 4, 2024.
- Members of the public can also register with James Thompson, Clerk, jthompson@southfrontenac.net to appear before Council or provide written or verbal comments at the October 15, 2024 Council meeting.
- You can subscribe to the Budget Consultation page on EngageFrontenac.ca for regular updates.
2024 Budget
The 2024 Budget was passed at the December 19, 2023 Council meeting. For full details, see the 2024 Budget Project page on engagefrontenac.
Budget Highlights
- Total operating and capital budget: $44,553,398 million
- Operating budget of $26,792,892 million
- Capital budget of $17,766,740 million
- This represents a 2.74% increase to the average household or $47.04 a year*
- $2,030,000 in fleet replacement for Fire and Public Services including a new pumper firetruck and two tandems
- $2,450,000 for Highway 38 reconstruction – transfer to reserves for future funding
- $3,500,000 for Town Hall expansion
- $1,432,000 for Bedford Road reconstruction
- $100,000 for Climate Change initiatives
*based on an average assessment of $278,126
Budget Survey Results
Thanks to everyone who took our survey to provide feedback on the 2024 budget. 564 people took the survey compared to 585 last year. 69.5% preferred a reasonable increase to property taxes to maintain or enhance services.
We've posted the full budget survey results on the 2024 South Frontenac Budget page on our public consultation site.
Contact Us
Township of South Frontenac
4432 George St. Box 100
Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0
T: 613-376-3027
F: 613-376-6657
TF: 1.800-559-5862
(if calling within the 613 area code)
admin@southfrontenac.net
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