City of Belleville Budgets
The annual budget is an important policy document that dictates how the City will collect and allocate resources to best improve and maintain City services and infrastructure for the community.
The budget is broken down into two components: the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget. Below are guiding documents that simplify the principles of municipal budgeting and the City’s process approach to Council’s approval and adoption:
2025 Budget
Planning for the 2025 capital and operating budget is currently underway. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Capital Budget & 10-Year Capital Plan Survey. Feedback collected will be presented to Council ahead of the Nov. 18 public special council meeting. The full agenda package for this meeting is now available.
- Draft 2025 Capital Budget
- Draft 10-Year Capital Plan
- 2025 Capital Budget Special Council Meeting Agenda
- Request a copy of the Belleville Police Service Draft 2025 Budget and 10-Year Plan Agenda
- Request a copy of the 2025 Capital Budget - LTC Presentation
- 2025 Capital Budget 7 10-Year Capital Plan Phase 2: Public Engagement Results
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July & August
October
November
January
February
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Other ways to have your say
Questions or comments can be submitted through our 2025 Draft Comment Card or at budget@belleville.ca
2024 Adopted Budgets
| 2024 Capital Budget |
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Request a copy of the 2024 Capital Budget Material
Capital Projects Progress Report The Capital Projects Progress Report is reported to the City’s Finance Committee bi-monthly. |
| 2024 Operating Budget |
Request a copy of the 2024 Operating Budget Material
Operating Projects Progress Report The Operating Projects Progress Report is reported to the City’s Finance Committee bi-monthly. |
Historical Budgets
The City’s historical Capital and Operating Budgets below may include amendments made throughout the year in accordance with the City’s Budget & Financial Controls Policy.
Financial Statements
Financial Statements are prepared annually and reviewed by an independent auditor. All statements are in compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards for municipalities.
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Request a copy of the Financial Statements 2017-2023. |
FIR Reporting
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About FIR Reporting |
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All Ontario municipalities are required to submit an annual Financial Information Return (FIR) to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. To review the City’s annual submissions and compare with other municipalities, visit the Province's Financial Information Return website. |
Shoreline Casino
Every year the City of Belleville receives quarterly payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting the Shorelines Casino.
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The purpose of this funding is to provide Capital Funds to infrastructure projects as follows:
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