The City of Belleville is seeking feedback and final comments on the 2026 operating budget.
The operating budget includes operating expenses such as road maintenance, snow removal, transit operations, garbage collection, recreational programming, park upkeep, external funding of health and social services, and more.
The final budget includes the following:
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That the 2026 Draft Operating Budget be presented with overall residential property tax rate increases not to exceed 5%, excluding any tax rate increases generated from the 2024 Fire Master Plan phase-in approved by Council;
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That the 2026 Draft Operating Budget considers the service areas prioritized through public input received;
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That City department operating issues presented in budget align with the strategic themes and initiatives outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan and Departmental Operating Plans, with priority given to those categorized as Legislative, Compliance or Health & Safety and Maintenance of Service Levels, and where any Enhancement of Service Levels are proposed, that they align with public input received; and
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That the 2026 Draft Operating Budget incorporates a moderate increase in its tax-funded contributions to capital projects in alignment with the financial strategy outlined in the 2025 Asset Management Plan.
The special council agenda containing the proposed operating budget documents and departmental plans has been posted online and is now available for public review.
Ratepayers are encouraged to review the documents and take the online survey by February 18 to have their say.
Survey results will be provided to council for consideration prior to the Operating Budget Special Council Meeting on February 25.
Those who require accessibility supports to fully participate in the survey are asked to contact communications@belleville.ca so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
For more information on the budget and budget process, visit: Belleville.ca/Budget.
