Council approves 2016 County of Simcoe Budget with 2% increase

News release from Simcoe County 

Simcoe County Council today approved a $449-million budget for 2016, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and service levels, while continuing to invest in Roads, Economic Development, Solid Waste Management, and Social Housing.

The 2016 budget also ensures the County continues along a path of long-term fiscal stability, and contains items that address areas of growth, as well as initiatives directed by Council to enhance service levels, increase efficiencies, and prepare for the future.

“Providing our residents with a high level of services they expect and need, while remaining fiscally responsible is very important to our Council,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “This budget follows our strategy of continuing our investment in social and community services, health services, and economic development, while fostering our many vital municipal and community partnerships.”

Residents will see an overall 2 per cent increase on the County portion of their municipal property taxes in 2016, an impact of approximately $6.00 per $100,000 of property assessment.

2016 Budget Highlights include:

Total County Expenditures for 2016: $449 million:

Ontario Works $84 million
Long Term Care and Seniors Services $52 million
Transportation and Engineering $67 million
Solid Waste Management $50 million
Social Housing $40 million
Paramedic Services $49 million
Children and Community Services $40 million
Attached to this news release is the 2016 County of Simcoe Budget Overview.