Aurora Town Council Adopts 2024 to 2026 Budget, service levels maintained with investments in roads, outdoor spaces & recreation

On Tuesday, December 12, Aurora Town Council on Tuesday adopted the municipality’s 2024 to 2026 Budget with a 2.8 per cent increase to the tax levy in 2024, and an additional 1 per cent for capital infrastructure projects. This increase translates to an additional $92.15 on the Town’s share of the tax bill for a home assessed at $800,000.

The 2024 to 2026 Budget, which incudes the multi-year operating budget and 10-Year Capital Plan, maintains existing service levels while also making strategic investments to strengthen the quality of life for community members and to accommodate growth.

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About the Town's budget

The Town of Aurora is a lower tier municipality that receives the majority of its revenues from property taxes. The Town develops a budget for every fiscal year. The development of each annual budget is an extensive, thorough process, involving stakeholders’ input and reflecting decisions made throughout the year. Town priorities align with Council’s priorities and our approved Strategic Plan; all of which are heavily influenced by the Town’s businesses and residents.

The majority of the Town’s total budget is allocated to its front line services such as roads, parks, recreation, fire, development and library services. The remaining budget funds are allocated to resources required to support its front line services.

The Town’s priorities align with those of Council, as well as its approved Strategic Plan, all of which are heavily influenced by the Town’s businesses and residents.

Overall the Town strives to ensure that every approved budget:

• Allows for the continued delivery of the Town’s programs and services that residents have come to expect
• Achieves all defined service levels
• Invests in the long term sustainability of the Town’s essential infrastructure
• Supports the Town’s strategic plan objectives