Tabling of Town Budget

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Mayor will provide the Town’s 2025 to 2026 operating and 2025 capital budget along with 10-year capital plan to members of Council.

Budget Introduction

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda:  The Mayor and Treasurer will present the corporate overview of the budget to Council.

Budget Review

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 10:30pm

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda:  Budget Committee will receive presentations of each department’s updated two-year operating budget and capital budget.

Budget Review

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 10:30pm

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda:  Aurora’s community partners will present their budgets to Budget Committee. The community partners include: Central York Fire Services, Aurora Public Library, Aurora Historical Society, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, and Aurora Cultural Centre. If needed, further review of the departmental operating and capital budget will continue.

Budget Review

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

All Council budget amendments to the Mayor’s proposed budget are due to the Clerk by end of the day.

Budget Review

Date: Monday, November 25, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 10:30pm

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda:  Special Council meeting to discuss/decide upon proposed amendments to the Mayor’s budget (if required).

Under the new strong mayor powers legislation, the Mayor will then have up to 10 days to veto any amendments approved by Council. Council can subsequently override the Mayor’s veto with a 2/3 majority vote up to 15 days after the veto is made. If necessary, a final special Council meeting may be scheduled on December 20, 2024 at which time the budget will be deemed adopted.