City Budget Planning

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The municipal budgeting process is a planning tool that enhances your local government's accountability and service delivery and sets out their legal expenditure authority. Local governments must annually adopt a financial plan in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. The planning period must include the current fiscal year and the next four fiscal years (five-year plan). Legislation establishes requirements and deadlines for adoption of financial plans by May 15 of each calendar year.

LET'S CONNECT

Every year the City of Port Alberni creates a financial plan that guides how we invest in services, infrastructure and community priorities. The 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan sets our direction for the next five years — ensuring we can deliver reliable services today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

WHY IT MATTERS

The financial plan is more than numbers — it’s a reflection of our community’s values. It determines how we:

  • Maintain and improve roads, water systems and parks
  • Fund essential services like fire protection, recreation and waste management
  • Support economic growth, safety and sustainability initiatives
  • Balance affordability for residents and businesses

OUR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Planning ahead means making choices. We must balance limited revenues with rising costs, aging infrastructure, and growing expectations for service. At the same time, we have opportunities to invest in areas that strengthen Port Alberni — including neighbourhood renewal, waterfront development, and community safety.

HOW WE PAY FOR CITY SERVICES

City revenues come from a mix of:

  • Property taxes
  • Utility fees (water, sewer, garbage)
  • Grants
  • User fees and permits

These funds cover the many costs of running a city — everything from maintaining facilities and utilities to delivering recreation, promoting economic development and providing planning services.

Here is a breakdown of how your 2025 tax dollars were allocated across the many City services based on the average Port Alberni household:

PROPERTY TAX & ASSESSMENTS

Your property taxes are based on the assessed value of your property as determined by BC Assessment, an independent third party who values all property in British Columbia. Your property’s assessment determines your share of City taxes. An increase in assessment doesn’t always mean a higher tax bill — it depends on how your property’s change compares to others.

Taxes are calculated as:

Rising assessments do not always mean that property taxes will increase

GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED

Your feedback is vital in shaping the 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan. Over the next five months, Council and staff will review budgets, host public discussions, and refine the plan based on what we hear from you.

Here’s how to get and stay connected:

  • Attend upcoming budget meetings and open houses (check out the Key Dates for details)
  • Review the draft plan online (Check out the Documents section!)
  • Ask questions directly through this page (see below)
  • Email us at council@portalberni.ca
  • Submit your feedback in-person at City Hall
  • Sign up for updates


The municipal budgeting process is a planning tool that enhances your local government's accountability and service delivery and sets out their legal expenditure authority. Local governments must annually adopt a financial plan in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. The planning period must include the current fiscal year and the next four fiscal years (five-year plan). Legislation establishes requirements and deadlines for adoption of financial plans by May 15 of each calendar year.

LET'S CONNECT

Every year the City of Port Alberni creates a financial plan that guides how we invest in services, infrastructure and community priorities. The 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan sets our direction for the next five years — ensuring we can deliver reliable services today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

WHY IT MATTERS

The financial plan is more than numbers — it’s a reflection of our community’s values. It determines how we:

  • Maintain and improve roads, water systems and parks
  • Fund essential services like fire protection, recreation and waste management
  • Support economic growth, safety and sustainability initiatives
  • Balance affordability for residents and businesses

OUR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Planning ahead means making choices. We must balance limited revenues with rising costs, aging infrastructure, and growing expectations for service. At the same time, we have opportunities to invest in areas that strengthen Port Alberni — including neighbourhood renewal, waterfront development, and community safety.

HOW WE PAY FOR CITY SERVICES

City revenues come from a mix of:

  • Property taxes
  • Utility fees (water, sewer, garbage)
  • Grants
  • User fees and permits

These funds cover the many costs of running a city — everything from maintaining facilities and utilities to delivering recreation, promoting economic development and providing planning services.

Here is a breakdown of how your 2025 tax dollars were allocated across the many City services based on the average Port Alberni household:

PROPERTY TAX & ASSESSMENTS

Your property taxes are based on the assessed value of your property as determined by BC Assessment, an independent third party who values all property in British Columbia. Your property’s assessment determines your share of City taxes. An increase in assessment doesn’t always mean a higher tax bill — it depends on how your property’s change compares to others.

Taxes are calculated as:

Rising assessments do not always mean that property taxes will increase

GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED

Your feedback is vital in shaping the 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan. Over the next five months, Council and staff will review budgets, host public discussions, and refine the plan based on what we hear from you.

Here’s how to get and stay connected:

  • Attend upcoming budget meetings and open houses (check out the Key Dates for details)
  • Review the draft plan online (Check out the Documents section!)
  • Ask questions directly through this page (see below)
  • Email us at council@portalberni.ca
  • Submit your feedback in-person at City Hall
  • Sign up for updates


Questions & Answers

The City receives, tracks and responds to questions from the public using several platforms (email, phone, Committee of the Whole meetings, Question Period at Regular meetings of Council, in-person at City Hall and on this Let's Connect page. Any questions asked on the City's five-year financial plan or budgeting process are saved and responded to here. 

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  • Share Somass Lands Development – April 8, 2025, the City announced Matthews West as the development partner for the Somass Lands. In the announcement, it was mentioned “with an option to purchase the lands”. The article mentioned the City has to date invested net $6.3m into this site (Purchase & demolition including grant funding) and quote “Should Matthews West proceed with the land purchase, the sale price will be determined by multiple factors, including reimbursement to the City for all costs incurred on the Lands up to the closing date, ensuring that the City is fully repaid for its investment. “ In the current 5 year plan, please provide the line item (account number) that captures the year and the amount of funding the City may realistically expect to receive from the sale of the lands to Matthews West. on Facebook Share Somass Lands Development – April 8, 2025, the City announced Matthews West as the development partner for the Somass Lands. In the announcement, it was mentioned “with an option to purchase the lands”. The article mentioned the City has to date invested net $6.3m into this site (Purchase & demolition including grant funding) and quote “Should Matthews West proceed with the land purchase, the sale price will be determined by multiple factors, including reimbursement to the City for all costs incurred on the Lands up to the closing date, ensuring that the City is fully repaid for its investment. “ In the current 5 year plan, please provide the line item (account number) that captures the year and the amount of funding the City may realistically expect to receive from the sale of the lands to Matthews West. on Twitter Share Somass Lands Development – April 8, 2025, the City announced Matthews West as the development partner for the Somass Lands. In the announcement, it was mentioned “with an option to purchase the lands”. The article mentioned the City has to date invested net $6.3m into this site (Purchase & demolition including grant funding) and quote “Should Matthews West proceed with the land purchase, the sale price will be determined by multiple factors, including reimbursement to the City for all costs incurred on the Lands up to the closing date, ensuring that the City is fully repaid for its investment. “ In the current 5 year plan, please provide the line item (account number) that captures the year and the amount of funding the City may realistically expect to receive from the sale of the lands to Matthews West. on Linkedin Email Somass Lands Development – April 8, 2025, the City announced Matthews West as the development partner for the Somass Lands. In the announcement, it was mentioned “with an option to purchase the lands”. The article mentioned the City has to date invested net $6.3m into this site (Purchase & demolition including grant funding) and quote “Should Matthews West proceed with the land purchase, the sale price will be determined by multiple factors, including reimbursement to the City for all costs incurred on the Lands up to the closing date, ensuring that the City is fully repaid for its investment. “ In the current 5 year plan, please provide the line item (account number) that captures the year and the amount of funding the City may realistically expect to receive from the sale of the lands to Matthews West. link

    Somass Lands Development – April 8, 2025, the City announced Matthews West as the development partner for the Somass Lands. In the announcement, it was mentioned “with an option to purchase the lands”. The article mentioned the City has to date invested net $6.3m into this site (Purchase & demolition including grant funding) and quote “Should Matthews West proceed with the land purchase, the sale price will be determined by multiple factors, including reimbursement to the City for all costs incurred on the Lands up to the closing date, ensuring that the City is fully repaid for its investment. “ In the current 5 year plan, please provide the line item (account number) that captures the year and the amount of funding the City may realistically expect to receive from the sale of the lands to Matthews West.

    Leslie Walerius asked about 1 month ago

    As noted in the question you provided, there are many factors that would need to be understood before a value is considered within the Financial Plan. Once there is certainty, that value would be brought forward. Until that time, all costs associated with the activities on the property are being tracked to provide the adjusted cost basis when the property is sold.

  • Share In the Past, the 4th Quarter Audit would be reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Actuals would be added to the 5 Year Financial Plan for comparison purposes prior to Final Adoption of the Budget. October 27, 2025 RCM Council rescinded the Audit Committee and the Audit Report would be presented at a Committee of the Whole starting January 2026. Will the 2025 4th Quarter Audit figures be presented to Council at the January 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole, followed by an updated Current Budget (2026-2030) report for Council/Public to compare 2025 Actuals to the 2026-2030 Budget - prior to Final Adoption of the current 5 year budget on February 9, 2026? on Facebook Share In the Past, the 4th Quarter Audit would be reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Actuals would be added to the 5 Year Financial Plan for comparison purposes prior to Final Adoption of the Budget. October 27, 2025 RCM Council rescinded the Audit Committee and the Audit Report would be presented at a Committee of the Whole starting January 2026. Will the 2025 4th Quarter Audit figures be presented to Council at the January 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole, followed by an updated Current Budget (2026-2030) report for Council/Public to compare 2025 Actuals to the 2026-2030 Budget - prior to Final Adoption of the current 5 year budget on February 9, 2026? on Twitter Share In the Past, the 4th Quarter Audit would be reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Actuals would be added to the 5 Year Financial Plan for comparison purposes prior to Final Adoption of the Budget. October 27, 2025 RCM Council rescinded the Audit Committee and the Audit Report would be presented at a Committee of the Whole starting January 2026. Will the 2025 4th Quarter Audit figures be presented to Council at the January 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole, followed by an updated Current Budget (2026-2030) report for Council/Public to compare 2025 Actuals to the 2026-2030 Budget - prior to Final Adoption of the current 5 year budget on February 9, 2026? on Linkedin Email In the Past, the 4th Quarter Audit would be reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Actuals would be added to the 5 Year Financial Plan for comparison purposes prior to Final Adoption of the Budget. October 27, 2025 RCM Council rescinded the Audit Committee and the Audit Report would be presented at a Committee of the Whole starting January 2026. Will the 2025 4th Quarter Audit figures be presented to Council at the January 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole, followed by an updated Current Budget (2026-2030) report for Council/Public to compare 2025 Actuals to the 2026-2030 Budget - prior to Final Adoption of the current 5 year budget on February 9, 2026? link

    In the Past, the 4th Quarter Audit would be reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Actuals would be added to the 5 Year Financial Plan for comparison purposes prior to Final Adoption of the Budget. October 27, 2025 RCM Council rescinded the Audit Committee and the Audit Report would be presented at a Committee of the Whole starting January 2026. Will the 2025 4th Quarter Audit figures be presented to Council at the January 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole, followed by an updated Current Budget (2026-2030) report for Council/Public to compare 2025 Actuals to the 2026-2030 Budget - prior to Final Adoption of the current 5 year budget on February 9, 2026?

    Leslie Walerius asked about 1 month ago

    The quarterly financial report for quarter ending December 31, 2025, will be provided at the February Committee of the Whole meeting.

  • Share SPCA – For information purposes, please provide the budget meeting(s) & time mark where the reduction &/or new operator for animal control services was discussed (Dec. 19, 2026 Public Announcement “an effort to align with budgetary considerations, annual funding for these services was reduced?”) as the current 2026-2030 Budget has increased to $163,036 in 2026 from $158,331 in 2025. For the “New Budget Parameters”, does the current 2026-2030 Budget reflect the reduced funding for animal control services (Account 22931)? If not, when will the adjusted figure be presented to Council/Public, noting that Final Adoption of the 5 year financial plan is slated for Feb. 9, 2026. on Facebook Share SPCA – For information purposes, please provide the budget meeting(s) & time mark where the reduction &/or new operator for animal control services was discussed (Dec. 19, 2026 Public Announcement “an effort to align with budgetary considerations, annual funding for these services was reduced?”) as the current 2026-2030 Budget has increased to $163,036 in 2026 from $158,331 in 2025. For the “New Budget Parameters”, does the current 2026-2030 Budget reflect the reduced funding for animal control services (Account 22931)? If not, when will the adjusted figure be presented to Council/Public, noting that Final Adoption of the 5 year financial plan is slated for Feb. 9, 2026. on Twitter Share SPCA – For information purposes, please provide the budget meeting(s) & time mark where the reduction &/or new operator for animal control services was discussed (Dec. 19, 2026 Public Announcement “an effort to align with budgetary considerations, annual funding for these services was reduced?”) as the current 2026-2030 Budget has increased to $163,036 in 2026 from $158,331 in 2025. For the “New Budget Parameters”, does the current 2026-2030 Budget reflect the reduced funding for animal control services (Account 22931)? If not, when will the adjusted figure be presented to Council/Public, noting that Final Adoption of the 5 year financial plan is slated for Feb. 9, 2026. on Linkedin Email SPCA – For information purposes, please provide the budget meeting(s) & time mark where the reduction &/or new operator for animal control services was discussed (Dec. 19, 2026 Public Announcement “an effort to align with budgetary considerations, annual funding for these services was reduced?”) as the current 2026-2030 Budget has increased to $163,036 in 2026 from $158,331 in 2025. For the “New Budget Parameters”, does the current 2026-2030 Budget reflect the reduced funding for animal control services (Account 22931)? If not, when will the adjusted figure be presented to Council/Public, noting that Final Adoption of the 5 year financial plan is slated for Feb. 9, 2026. link

    SPCA – For information purposes, please provide the budget meeting(s) & time mark where the reduction &/or new operator for animal control services was discussed (Dec. 19, 2026 Public Announcement “an effort to align with budgetary considerations, annual funding for these services was reduced?”) as the current 2026-2030 Budget has increased to $163,036 in 2026 from $158,331 in 2025. For the “New Budget Parameters”, does the current 2026-2030 Budget reflect the reduced funding for animal control services (Account 22931)? If not, when will the adjusted figure be presented to Council/Public, noting that Final Adoption of the 5 year financial plan is slated for Feb. 9, 2026.

    Leslie Walerius asked about 1 month ago

    Amendments to the Financial Plan will be made prior to adoption as directed by Council.

  • Share There has been much talk about "Fair Market Value" for selling, rentals/leases. In the Current Financial Plan (2026-2030) page 73 "Other Buildings-Caretakers & Field Houses" the Revenues Field has not been populated. Please provide information on what is being received by the City for the lease of the Caretakers Residences. on Facebook Share There has been much talk about "Fair Market Value" for selling, rentals/leases. In the Current Financial Plan (2026-2030) page 73 "Other Buildings-Caretakers & Field Houses" the Revenues Field has not been populated. Please provide information on what is being received by the City for the lease of the Caretakers Residences. on Twitter Share There has been much talk about "Fair Market Value" for selling, rentals/leases. In the Current Financial Plan (2026-2030) page 73 "Other Buildings-Caretakers & Field Houses" the Revenues Field has not been populated. Please provide information on what is being received by the City for the lease of the Caretakers Residences. on Linkedin Email There has been much talk about "Fair Market Value" for selling, rentals/leases. In the Current Financial Plan (2026-2030) page 73 "Other Buildings-Caretakers & Field Houses" the Revenues Field has not been populated. Please provide information on what is being received by the City for the lease of the Caretakers Residences. link

    There has been much talk about "Fair Market Value" for selling, rentals/leases. In the Current Financial Plan (2026-2030) page 73 "Other Buildings-Caretakers & Field Houses" the Revenues Field has not been populated. Please provide information on what is being received by the City for the lease of the Caretakers Residences.

    Leslie Walerius asked about 1 month ago

    The agreement renewal is still underway. 

  • Share In the Fall of 2025, the lease with PAPA & the City for Clutesi Haven Marina ended. In 2026, the City will be operating/maintaining & managing the Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck services. In the Current Financial plan (2026-2030), could you please provide the Department that will be overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina & Food Truck Services and the corresponding accounts for Revenue, Expense and Capital. on Facebook Share In the Fall of 2025, the lease with PAPA & the City for Clutesi Haven Marina ended. In 2026, the City will be operating/maintaining & managing the Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck services. In the Current Financial plan (2026-2030), could you please provide the Department that will be overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina & Food Truck Services and the corresponding accounts for Revenue, Expense and Capital. on Twitter Share In the Fall of 2025, the lease with PAPA & the City for Clutesi Haven Marina ended. In 2026, the City will be operating/maintaining & managing the Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck services. In the Current Financial plan (2026-2030), could you please provide the Department that will be overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina & Food Truck Services and the corresponding accounts for Revenue, Expense and Capital. on Linkedin Email In the Fall of 2025, the lease with PAPA & the City for Clutesi Haven Marina ended. In 2026, the City will be operating/maintaining & managing the Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck services. In the Current Financial plan (2026-2030), could you please provide the Department that will be overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina & Food Truck Services and the corresponding accounts for Revenue, Expense and Capital. link

    In the Fall of 2025, the lease with PAPA & the City for Clutesi Haven Marina ended. In 2026, the City will be operating/maintaining & managing the Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck services. In the Current Financial plan (2026-2030), could you please provide the Department that will be overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina & Food Truck Services and the corresponding accounts for Revenue, Expense and Capital.

    Leslie Walerius asked about 1 month ago

    Economic Development will be the department overseeing Clutesi Haven Marina and Food Truck Services agreements. The financial plan will be populated as they become available. 


  • Share 1. Economic Development – Recruitment of Health Care Professions to the Alberni Valley ************************** On Dec 19, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Debbie Haggard <debbie_haggard@portalberni.ca> wrote: Leslie, Pat Deakin and I are working with a group of doctors and other community stakeholders on the recruitment and retention of medical personnel and as a group, we are always looking to see what other communities are doing. Thank you for sending this and yes, we are aware of this innovative initiative. Deb Haggard NOTE: Innovative Initiative – Colwood hires first doctor for new municipal run medical clinic The AV News reported the ICU at WCGH is temporarily closed (Nov. 20, 2025) due to a staffing shortage (Doctors & Specialty Trained Registered Nurses). Question: Please provide information as it pertains to the Economic Development Department that relates to the recruitment of doctors and health care professions in 2025 (to date) and what resources and funding are being allocated to recruitment in the 2026 budget. on Facebook Share 1. Economic Development – Recruitment of Health Care Professions to the Alberni Valley ************************** On Dec 19, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Debbie Haggard <debbie_haggard@portalberni.ca> wrote: Leslie, Pat Deakin and I are working with a group of doctors and other community stakeholders on the recruitment and retention of medical personnel and as a group, we are always looking to see what other communities are doing. Thank you for sending this and yes, we are aware of this innovative initiative. Deb Haggard NOTE: Innovative Initiative – Colwood hires first doctor for new municipal run medical clinic The AV News reported the ICU at WCGH is temporarily closed (Nov. 20, 2025) due to a staffing shortage (Doctors & Specialty Trained Registered Nurses). Question: Please provide information as it pertains to the Economic Development Department that relates to the recruitment of doctors and health care professions in 2025 (to date) and what resources and funding are being allocated to recruitment in the 2026 budget. on Twitter Share 1. Economic Development – Recruitment of Health Care Professions to the Alberni Valley ************************** On Dec 19, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Debbie Haggard <debbie_haggard@portalberni.ca> wrote: Leslie, Pat Deakin and I are working with a group of doctors and other community stakeholders on the recruitment and retention of medical personnel and as a group, we are always looking to see what other communities are doing. Thank you for sending this and yes, we are aware of this innovative initiative. Deb Haggard NOTE: Innovative Initiative – Colwood hires first doctor for new municipal run medical clinic The AV News reported the ICU at WCGH is temporarily closed (Nov. 20, 2025) due to a staffing shortage (Doctors & Specialty Trained Registered Nurses). Question: Please provide information as it pertains to the Economic Development Department that relates to the recruitment of doctors and health care professions in 2025 (to date) and what resources and funding are being allocated to recruitment in the 2026 budget. on Linkedin Email 1. Economic Development – Recruitment of Health Care Professions to the Alberni Valley ************************** On Dec 19, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Debbie Haggard <debbie_haggard@portalberni.ca> wrote: Leslie, Pat Deakin and I are working with a group of doctors and other community stakeholders on the recruitment and retention of medical personnel and as a group, we are always looking to see what other communities are doing. Thank you for sending this and yes, we are aware of this innovative initiative. Deb Haggard NOTE: Innovative Initiative – Colwood hires first doctor for new municipal run medical clinic The AV News reported the ICU at WCGH is temporarily closed (Nov. 20, 2025) due to a staffing shortage (Doctors & Specialty Trained Registered Nurses). Question: Please provide information as it pertains to the Economic Development Department that relates to the recruitment of doctors and health care professions in 2025 (to date) and what resources and funding are being allocated to recruitment in the 2026 budget. link

    1. Economic Development – Recruitment of Health Care Professions to the Alberni Valley ************************** On Dec 19, 2024, at 3:17 PM, Debbie Haggard <debbie_haggard@portalberni.ca> wrote: Leslie, Pat Deakin and I are working with a group of doctors and other community stakeholders on the recruitment and retention of medical personnel and as a group, we are always looking to see what other communities are doing. Thank you for sending this and yes, we are aware of this innovative initiative. Deb Haggard NOTE: Innovative Initiative – Colwood hires first doctor for new municipal run medical clinic The AV News reported the ICU at WCGH is temporarily closed (Nov. 20, 2025) due to a staffing shortage (Doctors & Specialty Trained Registered Nurses). Question: Please provide information as it pertains to the Economic Development Department that relates to the recruitment of doctors and health care professions in 2025 (to date) and what resources and funding are being allocated to recruitment in the 2026 budget.

    Leslie Walerius asked 2 months ago

    The Economic Development Department is working with the other community groups on this initiative. In 2025, there has not been any expenditures associated with the project. In 2026, there has not been any funding assigned for the project. The expectation is that staff time will continue on this work in 2026 as the need arises.

  • Share ********************************************************** Audit Committee Meeting MINUTES May 28, 2024 Page |5 J. . How many water meters have been purchased? More than 300 purchased and some have already been installed. MOVED AND SECONDED, THAT staff bring a report to Council regarding the installation of water meters. CARRIED ************************************************************* Question: Where would I find the Staff report to Council regarding the installation of water meters? If the report hasn’t been presented to Council, will it be provided prior to the adoption of the 2026 – 2030 Budget? on Facebook Share ********************************************************** Audit Committee Meeting MINUTES May 28, 2024 Page |5 J. . How many water meters have been purchased? More than 300 purchased and some have already been installed. MOVED AND SECONDED, THAT staff bring a report to Council regarding the installation of water meters. CARRIED ************************************************************* Question: Where would I find the Staff report to Council regarding the installation of water meters? If the report hasn’t been presented to Council, will it be provided prior to the adoption of the 2026 – 2030 Budget? on Twitter Share ********************************************************** Audit Committee Meeting MINUTES May 28, 2024 Page |5 J. . How many water meters have been purchased? More than 300 purchased and some have already been installed. MOVED AND SECONDED, THAT staff bring a report to Council regarding the installation of water meters. CARRIED ************************************************************* Question: Where would I find the Staff report to Council regarding the installation of water meters? If the report hasn’t been presented to Council, will it be provided prior to the adoption of the 2026 – 2030 Budget? on Linkedin Email ********************************************************** Audit Committee Meeting MINUTES May 28, 2024 Page |5 J. . How many water meters have been purchased? More than 300 purchased and some have already been installed. MOVED AND SECONDED, THAT staff bring a report to Council regarding the installation of water meters. CARRIED ************************************************************* Question: Where would I find the Staff report to Council regarding the installation of water meters? If the report hasn’t been presented to Council, will it be provided prior to the adoption of the 2026 – 2030 Budget? link

    ********************************************************** Audit Committee Meeting MINUTES May 28, 2024 Page |5 J. . How many water meters have been purchased? More than 300 purchased and some have already been installed. MOVED AND SECONDED, THAT staff bring a report to Council regarding the installation of water meters. CARRIED ************************************************************* Question: Where would I find the Staff report to Council regarding the installation of water meters? If the report hasn’t been presented to Council, will it be provided prior to the adoption of the 2026 – 2030 Budget?

    Leslie Walerius asked 2 months ago

    A report has not been brought forward to Council. At this time the report is scheduled to be presented in 1st quarter of 2026.

  • Share 2. Core Services Question: Please identify what the City of Port Alberni’s CORE Services are and provide information on CORE funding (operating, maintenance, capital – % of total budget) in the 2025 budget and what is being considered for the 2026 budget. on Facebook Share 2. Core Services Question: Please identify what the City of Port Alberni’s CORE Services are and provide information on CORE funding (operating, maintenance, capital – % of total budget) in the 2025 budget and what is being considered for the 2026 budget. on Twitter Share 2. Core Services Question: Please identify what the City of Port Alberni’s CORE Services are and provide information on CORE funding (operating, maintenance, capital – % of total budget) in the 2025 budget and what is being considered for the 2026 budget. on Linkedin Email 2. Core Services Question: Please identify what the City of Port Alberni’s CORE Services are and provide information on CORE funding (operating, maintenance, capital – % of total budget) in the 2025 budget and what is being considered for the 2026 budget. link

    2. Core Services Question: Please identify what the City of Port Alberni’s CORE Services are and provide information on CORE funding (operating, maintenance, capital – % of total budget) in the 2025 budget and what is being considered for the 2026 budget.

    Leslie Walerius asked 2 months ago

    The City uses the "Level of Service" format that provides a more detailed summary of all the services, you can find the summary within the 2026-2030 Financial Plan - 2nd reading on page 35. Capital from taxation is found on page 19 of the same document on line 28220.

  • Share Is Council still planning on making the city parking from slanted to parallel parking? on Facebook Share Is Council still planning on making the city parking from slanted to parallel parking? on Twitter Share Is Council still planning on making the city parking from slanted to parallel parking? on Linkedin Email Is Council still planning on making the city parking from slanted to parallel parking? link

    Is Council still planning on making the city parking from slanted to parallel parking?

    Nathan Tsai asked 3 months ago

    Please forward your question to infrastructure@portalberni.ca.

  • Share Does the taxation chart include utility fees? on Facebook Share Does the taxation chart include utility fees? on Twitter Share Does the taxation chart include utility fees? on Linkedin Email Does the taxation chart include utility fees? link

    Does the taxation chart include utility fees?

    ScottB asked about 1 year ago

    Utilities operations are funded through user fees.

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