The Community Charter requires all City spending be authorized by bylaw, adopted by Council. The Five-Year Financial Plan (or budget) bylaw provides a budgetary framework for the City to plan and manage its resources, revenues and expenditures in order to best serve the community.
A Message from Mayor Banman
Council has been clear this year in requesting that staff come forward with a near-zero increase for next year and I am pleased to say that I believe we will achieve this once again. Over the coming weeks, there will be opportunities for you to participate in the discussions toward the finalization of the budget and I encourage you to do so.
As always, it is vital for us to hear from you so that we can provide a direction for our community that is reflective of the needs and wants of all of our residents. Please feel free to contact us directly if you wish at budget2013@abbotsford.ca
The following are the Budget Presentations provided to City Council, leading to final adoption of the 2013-2017 Five-Year Financial Plan:
Video Presentations to Council
Presentations to Council
Powerpoint Presentations to Public
Presentations to the Audit and Finance Committee
2012 Financial Plan Bylaws and Documents:
If you have any questions or concerns, please email budget2013@abbotsford.ca, or complete our online Budget Suggestion Form.