(Issued November 15, 2019 at 1:25 p.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg would like to inform citizens that the 2020 Budget Schedule Division Staff Presentation meetings initially scheduled for November 19th have moved to November 21, 2019. All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and are open to the public as observers.
2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget Schedule | |||||
MEETING | ABOUT | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | OPEN / CLOSED |
Division Staff Presentation Meetings | Directors/Managers will update Council & the public on potential capital projects, special one-time projects & anticipated requests for staffing level changes for 2018-2020. No delegations at this meeting. | ||||
- Planning and Development Services - General Government Services - Economic Development - Venture13 Innovation Centre - Art Gallery of Northumberland - Public Library | Nov.21 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
- Public Works - Environmental Services - Protection Services – Fire Department | Nov.26 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
- Community Services - Protection Services – Police Services | Nov.28 | 3 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open | |
Draft Budget Released | Draft Budget released for Public Review/Comment | Dec.13 | - | - | - |
Special Council Budget Session | Special Budget Council Session/Committee of the Whole: Budget is reviewed in its entirety by Council. If a second session is needed it will be scheduled for January 10, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. | Jan.9, 2020
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open |
Final Budget Approved by Council | The Draft 2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget is submitted for final approval by Council. | Feb.3, 2020 | 4 p.m. | Council Chambers | Open |
Online Engagement Now Available
Citizens are also encouraged to visit the Town of Cobourg’s new online engagement platform, Engage Cobourg (www.engagecobourg.ca). The online engagement platform will be accepting feedback on the 2020 Budget with a comprehensive ‘Financial Framework Survey’ and open-ended forums. All comments received on this platform will be included in a staff report prepared by the Communications Department for Council’s consideration.
For further information on the 2020 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget please visit www.cobourg.ca/2020budget.