Business Plan and Budget 2009
On December 9, 2008 County Council approved the Recommended 2009-2011 Business Plan and 2009 Budget, with changes.
2009-2011 Business Plan and 2009 Budget news release - December 10, 2008
The Strategic Plan serves as the foundation for the County's business plans and budgets.
2009-2011 Business Plan and 2009 Budget overview - As approved by Council December 9, 2008
Executive Summary - Responding to Challenges in Uncertain Times
What affects the annual budget?
The number and quality of services provided is the main factor that influences the budget. Among the factors Council must consider are:
- the needs and wants of our residents and businesses
- legislated requirements set out by the provincial and federal governments
- Council-approved plans and policies
- safety and labour regulations
- long-term financial commitments
- the need to protect our investment in infrastructure such as roads, buildings and equipment
- inflationary cost increases
Facts about the budget
Of the total taxes paid by the average Canadian household (income taxes, sales tax, education tax, property tax), it is estimated that approximately
- 50 per cent goes to the federal government
- 43 per cent goes to the province
- 7 per cent goes to the municipality
Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Where Our Tax Dollars Go (2000)
Of the residential property tax paid in Strathcona County in 2007
- 60 per cent funded municipal services.
- 38 per cent went to the province to fund education.
The remainder paid for library services and low- and modest-income seniors' housing.
The average household pays approximately $118 per month to support municipal services in Strathcona County.
Further information
780-464-8230
budget2009@strathcona.ab.ca
Last updated: Thursday, July 07, 2011
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