Multi-year budget
The City of Quinte West’s municipal budget is a comprehensive financial plan that outlines the estimated revenue and expenses necessary to provide City-funded municipal services, facilities and resources. It determines the level of service provided to Quinte West residents and guides decisions on City infrastructure.
The City of Quinte West’s new multi-year budget format ensures the strategic goals and priorities identified by Council in the City’s Strategic Plan are appropriately budgeted for over each four-year term.
The new multi-year budget format consists of annual capital and operating budget, 10-year Capital budget forecasts, and 4-year operating budget forecasts in alignment with each four-year term of Council. Beginning in 2023, rather than approving a budget annually, Council will approve budgets for the next four years, subject to annual review.
Funding of this City’s capital and operating budgets is achieved through user fees, service charges, grants, reserves and property taxation. The amount of revenue required from property taxation is used to establish tax rates each year.
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How to get involved
Attend and/or provide input at the upcoming council meetings:
- March 22, at 3:00 p.m. – Special Council Meeting – City Budget.
For more information or if you have any questions, email finance@quintewest.ca.
City budgets
The City budget considers legislated responsibilities and the expected service levels the community desires. Council reviews and approves capital budgets and operating budgets on an annual basis. Below you will find the budget summaries. For more information on the budget Presentations and Discussions, please review council agendas and minutes.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Operating budget | $63,876,500 | $66,045,500 | $69,079,500 |
| Capital budget | $16,359,500 | $18,113,500 | $22,977,000 |
Water + sewer budgets
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Operating budget | $18,032,500 | $18,690,550 | $19,377,550 |
| Capital budget | $4,236,000 | $10,815,000 | $7,076,000 |
Property tax rate increase
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Increase for capital | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Increase for operating | 0.93% | 0.47% | 0.93% |
| Total increase | 1.93% | 1.47% | 1.93% |
| * average increase on residential bill |
Water + sewer rates
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Base charge – water | $23 | $24 | $25 |
| Consumption per cubic metre | $1.29 | $1.31 | $1.34 |
| Base charge – sewer | $36 | $37 | $38 |
| Consumption per cubic metre | $1.80 | $2.00 | $2.10 |
Water + sewer rates for Prince Edward Estates
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Base charge – water | $23 | $24 | $25 |
| Consumption per cubic metre | $1.29 | $1.31 | $1.34 |
| Base charge – sewer | $91 | $91 | $91 |
| Consumption per cubic metre | $1.80 | $2.00 | $2.10 |
2021 + 2022 budget documents
Some technical documents and papers make up the detailed budget information package. Summary budget documents are listed below for more detailed information please refer to council meeting minutes. If you require a document in an alternative format, contact 613-392-2841 or finance@quintewest.ca.
City operating budget
- 2022 City Operating Budget – Gross Revenue by Function (PDF)
- 2022 City Operating Budget – Gross Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2022 City Operating Budget – Net Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2021 City Operating Budget – Gross Revenue by Function (PDF)
- 2021 City Operating Budget – Gross Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2021 City Operating Budget – Net Expenditures by Function (PDF)
2019-2020 budget documents
Detailed budget documents are listed below. If you require a document in an alternative format, contact 613-392-2841 or finance@quintewest.ca.
City operating budget
- 2020 City Operating Budget – Gross Revenues by Function (PDF)
- 2020 City Operating Budget – Gross Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2020 City Operating Budget – Net Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2019 City Operating Budget – Gross Revenues by Function (PDF)
- 2019 City Operating Budget – Gross Expenditures by Function (PDF)
- 2019 City Operating Budget – Net Expenditures by Function (PDF)
Budget structure and process
Through a carefully planned budget, we deliver valuable services to residents. Budget priorities are guided by our strategic plan and engagement with the community.
City council considers the budget proposed by staff and finally approves a capital and operating budget. The capital covers the building and rebuilding of things such as roads, city facilities, or buying new vehicles. Operating covers the costs of delivering municipal services, such as salaries, supplies and electricity costs.
Past budgets
If you require budget information before 2019, call 613-392-2841 or email finance@quintewest.ca.