2024 Budget
Consultation has concluded
UPDATE - Gravenhurst council members approved the town’s 2024 budget on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
The budget serves as a financial plan outlining how the town will allocate resources to meet the needs and priorities of the community.
Thank you to everyone who provided input through the community engagement process.
UPDATE - Gravenhurst council members approved the town’s 2024 budget on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
The budget serves as a financial plan outlining how the town will allocate resources to meet the needs and priorities of the community.
Thank you to everyone who provided input through the community engagement process.
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8 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Nancyjs8 months agoClearing of in town culverts
Culverts full of sand and debris preventing proper runoff during storms, mid winter and spring thaw. (Third St)
1 comment1Bmcneicestallard9 months agoAccessible Needs
Nice budget! I found several notations of how the Town will be improving accessibility including Library material, washroom updates, website upgrades, Wharf accessible lift, and special mats for wheelchair beach access. Thank you! These are so needed. In 2025, please also consider a staffing position focused on accessible needs. Perhaps share the position and the costs of one full-time employee with Bracebridge, Huntsville, and the District of Muskoka (they have some money already). This would allow an efficient way to provide accessible needs across Muskoka so we can continue to address Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). I look forward to working with the Town of Gravenhurst, in collaboration with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, as the Town continues to support those who have accessible needs by ensuring that municipal services and facilities to be accessible and welcoming to all.
1 comment1JerDeroo9 months agoClarification required wrt change in assessment
The assumption of an increase in assessment of 1.5% must be mostly due to new builds being completed, as MPAC updates are frozen, with assessments at 2016 levels, until end of 2024. Clarifying the source of the assumed change in assessment would help understanding of the accuracy of the assumption. with the current interest rate environment, market valuations could go down after 2024. Is any modelling of post 2024 being done?
1 comment1rowe0019 months agoNew Revenue Tools
Because properties of high present-day market value are not paying their 'fair share' due to outdated assessment, user fees that target those with the ability to pay should be considered. Adding a "municipal operating fee" to Vessel Licensing and Registration is a suggestion. Especially for boats with engines >10hp.
1 comment2CLK9 months agoWebcams at waterfronts
Add water front WebCams, so we can see weather and water conditions before we head out. Plus, people can enjoy the sunset and sunrise without having to leave their home if they are not able.
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Who's Listening
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Phone 705-687-3412 Email heidi.lorenz@gravenhurstcouncil.ca -
Phone 705-687-3412 Email erin.strength@gravenhurstcouncil.ca -
Phone 705-687-3412 ext 2245 Email scott.lucas@gravenhurst.ca
Timeline
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Budget consultation starts - Oct. 27, 2023
2024 Budget has finished this stageBudget consultation starts on Engage Gravenhurst. Preliminary information is available for review and feedback.
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Budget available for review - Nov. 10, 2023
2024 Budget has finished this stageWe want to hear your thoughts about the draft 2024 budget. Please review the draft budget and let us know what you think.
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Budget public meeting - Nov. 29.2023
2024 Budget has finished this stagePublic meeting regarding the draft 2024 budget. You can attend the meeting in person to learn about the budget and share your thoughts. You can also watch the meeting on our YouTube channel.
Meeting starts at 1 p.m. in the Terry Fox Auditorium at the Centennial Centre.
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Council considers approval of 2024 budget - Dec. 12/13, 2023
2024 Budget has finished this stageCouncil will review the 2024 draft budget and consider approving it for the year ahead. The budget is a detailed financial plan that determines where investments will be made.
Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Terry Fox Auditorium at the Centennial Centre.
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Council approves the 2024 budget - Dec. 12, 2023
2024 Budget is currently at this stageCouncil approved the 2024 budget on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the budget process.