Scugog Budget
Consultation has concluded
2022 Operating Budget
Join us for the 2022 Draft Operating Budget Virtual Open House on Monday, February 7 at 6:30pm.
Click here to access the Virtual Operating Budget Open House on February 7 at 6:30pm. Look for the "Public Open House" event on February 7 in the meeting calendar and follow the instructions to join.
Submit your questions below or by emailing budget@scugog.ca! Questions will be addressed during the virtual open house or by email afterwards.
Check out the 2022 Budget Information Package to learn more about the Scugog Budget.
Click here to view a short illustrative video from the Town of Whitby about how a municipal budget works!*
*Disclaimer: Not all the services and examples will pertain Scugog, but the video does a great job illustrating upper tier and lower tier municipal budget planning. They also have a larger population and different tax zones but illustrate what goes into budget planning on services.
The Operating budget outlines our spending plan for the upcoming year. This includes the day-to-day costs of running:
- Fire and Emergency services
- Township Facilities (e.g. Scugog Arena, Blackstock Recreation Complex, Birdseye Aquatic Facility, Scugog Public Library, Scugog Shores Museum and Town Hall)
- Recreation programs
- Road maintenance
- By-law enforcement
- Debt payments and transfers to reserves
Where do your tax dollars go?
Budgets can be complex, but they have a significant impact on the services we can offer. Your tax dollars are used to manage services in the community we live in to serve you better. Check out the list of services we provide for families and youth in Scugog!
The Township of Scugog provides programs and services to the community based on an annual Operating and Capital budget. The 2022 budget planning process has begun. Input from the community is a vital part of the budget planning process. A Budget Information Package and annual Budget Feedback Form are developed in a continuing effort to increase taxpayers understanding of and participation in the annual budget process.
The Township hosts two Virtual Public Open House meetings, an opportunity for residents to review the budget, ask questions and provide feedback.
Virtual Open House - Draft Capital Budget - November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Click here to view the recording of the Virtual Capital Budget Open House from November 8, 2021.
Virtual Open House - Draft Operating Budget - February 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Click here to access the Virtual Operating Budget Open House on February 7. Look for the "Public Open House" event on February 7 in the meeting calendar and follow the instructions to join.
Submit your questions or comments in Question and Answer section below or by emailing budget@scugog.ca
Scugog's Piece
Each year, the Township undergoes a robust process to create an annual budget that delivers the services and programs residents and businesses rely on each day.
Did you know, out of all the property taxes you pay the government each year, municipal taxes make up only 9% of the total amount. Of that 9%, the Township receives 3% from overall taxes to operate and plan for services and infrastructure that you use everyday.
Capital Budget
The Capital budget outlines Scugog's plan for long-term projects. Examples of capital expenses may include:
- Infrastructure development, building and construction projects (e.g. building new roads, bridges and sidewalks)
- Park and greenspace improvements
- Fleet expansion and maintenance (e.g. purchasing new fire trucks and snow plows)
Operating Budget
The Operating budget outlines our spending plan for the upcoming year. This includes the day-to-day costs of running:
- Fire and Emergency services
- Township Facilities (e.g. Scugog Arena, Blackstock Recreation Complex, Birdseye Aquatic Facility, Scugog Public Library, Scugog Shores Museum and Town Hall)
- Recreation programs
- Road maintenance
- By-law enforcement
- Debt payments and transfers to reserves
Online & Paper Opportunities
Community members can also share their 2022 Township budget priorities:
- by calling the Municipal office to request a paper budget feedback form at 905-985-7346.
Feedback received will be shared with members of Council and municipal staff during the 2022 municipal budget process. All individual responses will be anonymous and will only be used to summarize overall feedback received from the public.
Do you have a question about the budget? We're listening, please add your question here. Your question and response will be included in the Virtual Open House Q&A session on:
Capital Budget - November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Operating Budget - February 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.