Budget

The municipal budget process begins in the fall of each calendar year. This process includes a review of the taxation policy, fees and charges, grants to community groups, service level requirements, 10-year capital forecast, operating and capital requirements.

2026 Budget

Mayor Natasha Salonen, using the authority available under strong mayor powers and in collaboration with corporate leadership, has engaged KPMG to lead the development of the Township's 2026 budget and a long-term financial plan. Read our media release for full details.

Public Input Opportunity

Residents can share budget ideas and priorities at a Special Council Meeting, happening on November 10, 2025 at 7 pm in Council Chambers (60 Snyder's Road West, Baden).

A copy of the agenda, including a report outlining guiding principles for the 2026 budget, is now available.

Residents who want to speak during the meeting should register to delegate. Those who wish to delegate virtually must register by 12 pm on November 10; in person delegate requests will be accepted until 7 pm.

Those who are unable to attend the meeting can send feedback about the budget by email.

2025 Budget

The Township's 2025 draft budget documents are now available. View a copy of the draft budget.

Additional Budget Documents

10-Year Capital Forecast

The 10-Year Capital Forecast has been a component of the Township's annual budget process since 2006. In that time, the forecast has proved to be an effective exercise in the overall capital planning process. In 2007, staff formalized a Capital Planning Framework to guide departments in setting priorities for their respective capital submissions.

The 10-Year Capital Forecast is a "living document" with revisions occurring annually. These revisions are generally the result of:

Infrastructure stimulus programs
Needs studies and analysis
Resource availability
Inflationary adjustments

In addition to the 10-Year Capital Forecast, the Township actively analyzes and updates our comprehensive Asset Management Plan, to ensure capital planning is aligned with long-term needs. The Township is currently undertaking a multi-year asset management roadmap to build a culture of Asset Management across the organization.

The most recent update to the 10-Year Capital Forecast was completed in 2024:

Past Budgets

Township of Wilmot

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