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The budget is one of the most critical policy decisions Council makes each year. Careful budgeting and sound financial decisions mean better services for our residents and ensure taxpayers are getting the best value for their money.

Everything the County does has an associated cost. Whether it is a direct service such as enforcement, snow removal, and the labour and equipment for road maintenance; or an indirect cost such as supporting regional recreational and cultural facilities. Council and staff spend a great deal of time making sure careful financial decisions are aligned with taxpayer expectations.

County Council approved the interim 2023 capital and operating budgets that recognizes the issue of inflation facing our residents and businesses, while ensuring the expenses of maintaining and running Lacombe County are addressed. Council felt this budget will balance the reality of our current economic environment, without negatively impacting our ratepayers.


 

At its April 27, 2023 meeting, Council approved the Lacombe County 2023 operating and capital budgets and tax rate bylaw.  With overall assessments coming in higher than expected, Lacombe County Council voted in favour of no increases in municipal tax rates.

Final 2023 Budget - Expenses   Final 2023 Budget - Revenue

Annual Budget Process

Interim operating and capital budgets are approved each year in two stages:

  • Stage 1: The Interim Budgets are approved, which authorizes the County to spend on approved projects and conduct operations on January 1 of the following year. Tax rates are NOT approved at this stage.
  • Stage 2: The final budgets and tax rates are approved. This occurs in the spring, after the Province sets the property tax levy for education purposes and when property assessment values have been confirmed.

2023 Operating Budget

In addition to continuing to provide current service levels, the 2023 operating budget of $65,149,770 includes:

  • $11,619,590 for the Alberta School Foundation Fund and Opted Out School Authorities requisition
  • $504,680 for the Lacombe Foundation requisition
  • $345,920 for the Designated Industrial Property requisition
  • Contribution to the construction of the Lacombe Fire Hall - $250,000 and a contribution of $1,031,440 to the Protective Services Reserve for future payments towards the Lacombe Fire Hall
  • Acquisition of upgraded Air Photos $121,300 

2023 Operating Budget (Consolidated) 

2023 Capital Budget

The 2023 capital budget of $20,327,210 was decreased by $3.860 million from 2022.  The capital budget includes:

  • Scheduled replacement of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles
  • Scheduled road construction, bridge replacements and paving projects  
  • Upgrades to utility infrastructure
  • The addition of a bathroom facility at Sunbreaker Cove
  • The construction of a regional trail at Sandy Point

2023 Capital Budget (Consolidated)

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