Burlington City Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes
The Council meeting covered a wide range of agenda items, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for several properties (2105 Headon Road, 198 and 206 Plains Road East, and 1200 King Road). Key discussions and actions included the approval of various by-laws, the adoption of a corporate policy framework, and the implementation of grant application procedures. The Council addressed motions regarding the deployment of data centres, including requests for a coordinated regulatory framework and infrastructure capacity assessments. Additionally, the Council discussed and received reports on traffic congestion management, construction noise restrictions, and various administrative matters, including proclamations and committee recommendations.
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The council meeting addressed a wide range of municipal business. Key topics included the establishment of a Council Special Initiatives Reserve Fund, the adoption of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Bronte Creek Meadows development, and the authorization of a market feasibility analysis for downtown parking. Discussions also covered updates on community facilities for 1200 King Road, the city's participation in a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, and responses to public inquiries regarding cricket pitch usage and construction hour regulations. Additionally, the council reviewed financial forecasts and consolidated financial statements, updated the Salt Management Plan, and addressed confidential legal, real estate, and labour relations matters.
Nov 25, 2025·Strategic plan
City of Burlington Budget 2025-2034
The City of Burlington's 2025 budget outlines operating and capital allocations, including a capital forecast extending to 2034, guided by principles of Affordability, Sustainability, Livability, and Transparency. It focuses on strategic investments in infrastructure, stormwater management, public safety, transportation, transit, roads, recreation, culture, and parks to address immediate community needs, prepare for future growth, and ensure efficient, financially sustainable service delivery.
Oct 29, 2024·Board meeting
City of Burlington Proposed Budget
The proposed budget includes both capital and operating expenditures, as well as non-tax revenue sources. Property tax revenue accounts for 72% of revenues. The capital budget is funded from a variety of sources, including reserves, development charges and upper-level government funding. The investments in existing and expanded service delivery included within this report result in a City budget increase of 7.5%, or a 3.79% property tax increase for Burlington's portion of the overall tax bill. The assessment growth of 0.75% reflects increased assessment from new construction offset by reductions to assessment resulting from appeals based on Assessment Review Board (ARB) decisions and Requests for Reconsideration. For 2025, a base budget increase of 1.75% was provided for local boards, equating to $293,792. Also included is a key investment to increase the contribution to Burlington Public Library by a further 1.75% (total of 3.5%). The updated financial strategy recommended a dedicated infrastructure renewal levy of 2.0% of the city portion of the overall levy. The 2025 budget adheres to this recommendation resulting an additional $4.86M of funding for the renewal of the city's aging infrastructure.
