Annual Budget

The Town of St. Marys invites the public to learn about and provide feedback on the municipal budget. This document is a planned itemized summary of money coming into the municipality. It directs how that money will be spent over a specific period of time. The amounts to be spent are derived through the input of staff, legislated requirements, public input, and sometimes needs beyond anyone's control, such as funds to replace aging infrastructure with limited resources. 

Download the draft 2020 Municipal Budget (PDF format, accessible upon request. To view a printed copy of the draft budget, visit the Municipal Operations Centre at 408 James Street South).

You can also view a Fiscal Health Report, Fiscal Health Presentation and a Formal Report to St. Marys Town Council prepared by André Morin, Director of Finance/Treasurer, in preparation for the budget season.

St. Marys Town Council is holding special meetings to review the draft 2020 Municipal Budget in Council Chambers at St. Marys Town Hall (175 Queen Street East). Residents can attend these meetings on the following dates:

• November 19,.2019 9:00 a.m. (pre-budget approval)
• December 3, 2019 9:00 a.m.
• January 7, 2020 9:00 a.m.
• January 21, 2020 9:00 a.m.
• February 4, 2020 9:00 a.m.
• February 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. (if necessary)

Understanding the Municipal Budget

Council and administration plan to continue to advance the tactics and priorities identified in the Town's strategic plan through the 2020 Municipal Budget. The Town of St. Marys budget is split into two main areas:

• Operating
  • Pays for all the day to day activities of the corporation;
  • Examples of operating expenses include vehicle maintenance, winter road maintenance, insurance, supplies, fuel and utilities.
• Capital
  • Pays for all new big investments or rehabilitation of assets currently under the Town's control
  • Examples of capital expenses include, building repairs, new roads, and new sewers

Past Budget Documents

Access our library of previous budgets and financial reports.