Title
10:30 a.m. Appointment - Parkland County 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
Proposed Motions
1. That Council approve the 2026 Operating Program Budget containing $29,459,600 in revenues; $107,780,800 in expenditures; a municipal tax requirement of $78,351,200.
2. That Council approve the 2026 Operating Project Budget containing $4,560,000 in revenues; $5,374,000 in expenditures; a municipal tax requirement of $814,000.
3. That Council approve the 2026 Capital Budget containing $44,062,200 in revenues; $48,077,200 in expenditures; a municipal tax requirement of $4,015,000.
4. That Council approve the projects spanning more than one year in duration as per the attached 2026 Multi-Year Project Summary.
5. That Council approve the 2026 Statement of Operations.
6. That Council approve projects not completed in 2025 year be added to the 2026 budget after the accounting close for the fiscal year.
7. That Council direct administration to present the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2026.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
Each calendar year, Council approves an operating budget to provide the required resources to deliver its desired programs and services to the community. Council also approves a capital budget annually to provide the required resources to maintain the existing infrastructure and to support capital initiatives. These budgets align with Council's priorities and goals.
Summary
On November 24th, 25th, and 26th the proposed 2026 Budget was presented to Council. This proposed budget was amended for the following Council requests:
1. A motion was made by Council Member Jespersen that Council direct Administration to add a service level project to the 2026 budget in the amount of $300,000 funded by future operating restricted surplus.
2. A motion was made by Council Member Kyle that Council direct Administration to defer the New Staff Building at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station and bring options bac...
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