Simcoe County Council today approved a $400-million budget for 2012 which
responds to the growing demand for regional human services, makes investments in needed capital infrastructure and addresses challenges from continued growth and the economy.
“Simcoe County’s 2012 budget is a sound financial plan that meets the needs of our residents across all 18 area municipalities,” said Warden Cal Patterson.
“As we continue along our path of long-term fiscal stability, we also
recognize the increased need for social assistance programs, required investment in our long term care homes, and continued improvement of our infrastructure.”
Residents will see a 1.5 per cent increase on the County portion of their municipal property taxes in 2012, an impact of approximately $7.97 on a property assessed at $200,000. While the increase is lower than the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Cost of Living influences, it still addresses the increasing needs of our residents and our growth related infrastructure.
“County Council worked diligently through this challenging budget process while keeping the wellbeing of our residents at the forefront of every decision,” said Deputy Warden Harry Hughes. “Council was eager to approve the 2012 budget prior to the new fiscal year, which places us in a good financial position with respect to seeking tenders for capital projects.”
2012 Budget Highlights include:
Total County Expenditures for 2011: $400 million:
- Ontario Works $94 million
- Long Term Care $71 million
- Transportation and Engineering $45 million
- Solid Waste Management $47 million
- Social Housing $32 million
- Paramedics $37 million
- Children and Community Services $23 million
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.
For more information contact:
Lealand Sibbick,
Deputy Treasurer
705-726-9300 ext. 1174
Jennifer Straw
Communications Co-ordinator
705-726-9300 ext. 1036
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