FAQs

A Financial Plan is the City budget. This budget is divided into two types of expenses:

1. Operating budget - City services

2. Capital budget - City infrastructure

Operating budget is the annual budget that funds services and programs for residents and businesses. This includes police, fire and emergency services, community development, bylaw enforcement, and operations of our many City facilities such as our recreation centres. 

The operating budget is determined based on what it will cost to continue the existing City services and programs at service levels set by Council. 

The capital budget is used to maintain, improve and build new infrastructure in the City. These include recreational and community centres, parks, firehalls and roads. Other factors that are considered when the City develops a capital budget and plan are: 

• Safety considerations - sidewalks, crosswalks and traffic calming as examples
• Replacement cost of older infrastructure 
• Age and condition of existing City assets 
• Risk assessment 
• Coordination of other capital projects 
• Future needs of the community

As in the majority of cities in British Columbia, taxation is our largest source of revenue, however, we do generate revenues from the following sources: 

• Utility revenues 
• Recreation fees - admission, rentals and classes  
• Building permits 
• Rental and lease fees 
• Filming 
• Tree permits 
• Telecommunication agreements 
• External grants
• Police - recoverable services, traffic fines, and security checks  

The City has available for review the 2024 Draft Financial Plan Summary as well as the 2024 Draft Financial Plan.