What is an operating budget?

The operating budget funds all the daily activities of the municipality as it delivers services to the community, such as:

  • Clean drinking water;
  • Curbside collection of waste;
  • Policing;
  • Fire protection services;
  • Bylaw enforcement;
  • Snow and ice control on Town roadways and walking trails;
  • Street sweeping; and 
  • Much more.