MeetingsMon, Apr 3, 20231h 43mCouncil2022–2026 Council
Committee of the Whole
Summary
- Presented proposed 2023–2027 five‑year financial plan, projecting 11.94% tax increase; $1.7M reserve offset for 2023 (Financial Plan).
- Announced budget deliberations April 11 and 17; bylaw readings May 8; adoption May 11 (Timeline).
- Acknowledged public concern over YMCA $950k subsidy, firefighter staffing, and the proposed tax increase (Public concerns).
- Committed to publish unanswered public budget questions and staff responses on the city website (Budget Q and A).
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
7 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgement was read.
Summary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 pm.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
The Director of Finance presented the proposed 2023–2027 Five Year Financial Plan to Committee.
Documents (1)
Revenue schedules and summary totals for the proposed 2023–2027 financial plan, showing revenue lines by category and multi-year projections.
Department 5-yr Plan - Revenues (Summary)
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Page 3–4Sale of Services - Other Revenue - Part 1 of 2
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Page 3–4Sale of Services - Other Revenue - Part 2 of 2
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Page 3–4Grants
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Page 3–4Total Revenues
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Page 3–4Summary
Several members of the public spoke regarding the proposed budget, raising concerns about a 12% tax increase, YMCA funding and firefighter staffing.
Location
Selwyn Rd
Luxton Rd
Lakehurst Dr
Ravensview Dr
Glen Lake Rd
Walfred Rd
Whimfield Terr
Rodney Rd
Hoffman Ave
Rovelli Pl
Summary
Committee received and discussed the proposed 2023 budget and five-year financial plan; no formal adoption motion is recorded in the minutes.
Documents (2)
2023 capital projects list with funding sources showing project names, amounts and allocations across reserves, grants, developer contributions and debt.
2023 Capital Budget (Funding Source & Project List) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 39–402023 Capital Budget (Funding Source & Project List) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 39–40Schedule showing beginning balances, contributions, expenditures and projected end-of-year balances for reserves as impacted by the 2023 budget.
Impact of 2023 Budget on Reserve Funds
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Page 45Impact of 2024 Budget on Reserve Funds
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Page 45Summary
The Committee adjourned the meeting at 1:44 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee adjourn the meeting.