Budget and Finances
The Town of Fort Erie delivers a wide range of programs and services to our growing community. The annual budget distributes our resources appropriately to support a high quality of life for residents and businesses that align with our strategic plan. Our financial planning and budgeting process reflects our commitment to financial stability and transparency.
Learn more about how the Town's budget works below.
How does the budget process work?
The operating budget accounts for the cost of operating day-to-day services and programs in the Town including:
- Fire and Emergency services
- Town Facilities (e.g., Library and Town Hall)
- Recreation programs
- Road maintenance
- Debt payments and transfers to reserves
What is the Water and Wastewater Operating budget?
The Water and Wastewater operating budget accounts for the cost of operating the day-to-day deliver of safe drinking water to residents and removes wastewater.
The capital budget consists of larger investments that help us prepare for our community's future growth and renewing old assets. Examples of capital expenses may include:
- Infrastructure development, building and construction projects (e.g. building new roads, sidewalks multi-use paths, and bridges)
- Park and greenspace improvements
- Fleet expansion and maintenance (e.g. purchasing new fire trucks and snow plows)
Budget files below are available upon request - please call 905-871-1600
Capital Budget
Operating Budget
Presentation
Presentation - Capital Budget
Budget files below are available upon request - please call 905-871-1600
2022 Budget Book
Budget files below are available upon request - please call 905-871-1600
2021 Budget Book
2020 Budget Book
2019 Budget Book
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Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive,
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6
Phone: 905-871-1600
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