2025 Budget Consultation

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This consultation has concluded. Thank you for your participation.

At the November 19, 2024 Finance Committee meeting, City of Port Moody staff presented a report with consultation results. Find out what we heard from the community - the report is available in the Nov. 19, 2024 on-table items package, item 4.3. 

The budget process is about balancing the delivery of services and programs (spending) with property taxes, fees and charges, and funds from other sources (revenues) to meet the needs of the community. Your input helps Council and the City find the right balance and provide the best value for your tax dollars.

In 2025, the City is proposing to collect $63,935,000, approximately $4,976,000 more than last year – in property taxes from residents and businesses to balance the budget. The estimated tax rate increase for the average household is currently being proposed by staff at 8.52 per cent. This means in 2025 the average household would see an estimated increase of approximately $248 for the year – that’s $4.77 per week or $0.68 per day. “Average household” refers to a Port Moody residential property assessed by BC Assessment at the preliminary 2024 average amount of $1,270,000. The increase for each individual household will depend on the value of your household and your change in assessed value relative to the average change in assessed value for all other households.

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Next steps

In October/November 2024, we asked for input via a community survey. We asked participants how the City should balance tax rates and service levels. A summary of public engagement results was presented to Council for their consideration at a Finance Committee meeting on November 19, 2024. Find out what we heard from the community - the report is available in the Nov. 19, 2024 on-table items package, item 4.3. 

Staff and Council will also consider information collected as part of the 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey, conducted by Ipsos, in budget workshops and deliberations. Council will approve a Draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan in December 2024. Final approval of the budget will take place in April 2025. Municipalities must set their property tax rates by bylaw before May 15 of each year.

At the November 19, 2024 Finance Committee meeting, City of Port Moody staff presented a report with consultation results. Find out what we heard from the community - the report is available in the Nov. 19, 2024 on-table items package, item 4.3. 

The budget process is about balancing the delivery of services and programs (spending) with property taxes, fees and charges, and funds from other sources (revenues) to meet the needs of the community. Your input helps Council and the City find the right balance and provide the best value for your tax dollars.

In 2025, the City is proposing to collect $63,935,000, approximately $4,976,000 more than last year – in property taxes from residents and businesses to balance the budget. The estimated tax rate increase for the average household is currently being proposed by staff at 8.52 per cent. This means in 2025 the average household would see an estimated increase of approximately $248 for the year – that’s $4.77 per week or $0.68 per day. “Average household” refers to a Port Moody residential property assessed by BC Assessment at the preliminary 2024 average amount of $1,270,000. The increase for each individual household will depend on the value of your household and your change in assessed value relative to the average change in assessed value for all other households.

Learn more

Here are some resources to explore:

Next steps

In October/November 2024, we asked for input via a community survey. We asked participants how the City should balance tax rates and service levels. A summary of public engagement results was presented to Council for their consideration at a Finance Committee meeting on November 19, 2024. Find out what we heard from the community - the report is available in the Nov. 19, 2024 on-table items package, item 4.3. 

Staff and Council will also consider information collected as part of the 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey, conducted by Ipsos, in budget workshops and deliberations. Council will approve a Draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan in December 2024. Final approval of the budget will take place in April 2025. Municipalities must set their property tax rates by bylaw before May 15 of each year.

This consultation has concluded. Thank you for your participation.

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  • Share Who oversees IT Spending? Total for IT services is more than $3M dollars, that is almost the entirety of the increase requested from Taxpayers. What are the Fire and Police spending $300k on E-Comm software and why are they spending additional $250k in IT resources that are not coming from Port Moody IT services? on Facebook Share Who oversees IT Spending? Total for IT services is more than $3M dollars, that is almost the entirety of the increase requested from Taxpayers. What are the Fire and Police spending $300k on E-Comm software and why are they spending additional $250k in IT resources that are not coming from Port Moody IT services? on Twitter Share Who oversees IT Spending? Total for IT services is more than $3M dollars, that is almost the entirety of the increase requested from Taxpayers. What are the Fire and Police spending $300k on E-Comm software and why are they spending additional $250k in IT resources that are not coming from Port Moody IT services? on Linkedin Email Who oversees IT Spending? Total for IT services is more than $3M dollars, that is almost the entirety of the increase requested from Taxpayers. What are the Fire and Police spending $300k on E-Comm software and why are they spending additional $250k in IT resources that are not coming from Port Moody IT services? link

    Who oversees IT Spending? Total for IT services is more than $3M dollars, that is almost the entirety of the increase requested from Taxpayers. What are the Fire and Police spending $300k on E-Comm software and why are they spending additional $250k in IT resources that are not coming from Port Moody IT services?

    onlyne asked 9 days ago
    The Information Service (I.S.) Division is within the Finance and Technology Department and reports to the General Manager of Finance and Technology. The total proposed 2025 budget for the I.S. Division is $2,417,000, an increase of $180,000 over 2024. 

    The budget for E-Comm is determined by their Executive Leadership Team and approved by the 22-member Board of Directors.  The costs of E-Comm operations are passed down to the various members/shareholders (the City is a Class A and Class B shareholder).

    The Port Moody Police Department (PMPD) has their own IT resources that are separate from the City's I.S. Division. This allows the PMPD to operate independently of the City as their I.S. needs are unique to policing the community. 
  • Share What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act? on Facebook Share What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act? on Twitter Share What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act? on Linkedin Email What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act? link

    What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act?

    Rmac13 asked 22 days ago

    What is Port Moody doing to increase its service delivery for persons with disabilities in 2025? 

    • The Council Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
    • The City has an Accessibility Plan that focuses on increasing service delivery for persons with disabilities.  The purpose of the City of Port Moody Accessibility Plan (PDF) is to examine opportunities and provide actions that identify, remove, and prevent barriers for Port Moody residents and visitors of all abilities interacting with the City of Port Moody.  The current goals and actions of this plan are available on our website.
    • The City also has an internal Accessibility Committee to assist the organization to identify, prevent and remove barriers to individuals in or interacting with the organization and to provide insight, offer ideas, and articulate needs that can support the development of a long-term accessibility strategy.
    • The City has asked for feedback on the City of Port Moody’s programs, services, and facilities to improve accessibility. Feedback has been welcomed through our online form and accessibility@portmoody.ca.  This feedback is reviewed and actioned by staff.
    • The City of Port Moody is committed to making its website accessible to ALL regardless of technology or ability. This site was built using code compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).


    Our Community Serivices Department and Library have introduced new initiatives to enhance service delivery for persons with disabilities. 

    • Recreation is committed to access and inclusion for individuals of all abilities and provides modifications to program plans and inclusion support staff/volunteers where possible and subject to available resources. 
    • The Port Moody Library participates in a library specific accessibility committee and conducted an accessibility audit in 2021 with a follow up audit to come in 2025. The Library has been working to increase the number of eAudiobooks for those with sight impairments.
    • The City’s Facilities division partnered with the Rick Hansen Foundation on accessibility audits for a number of community facility buildings in 2024 and will continue to make improvement in 2025. The review of exterior improvements for the Civic Centre Complex currently underway includes an accessibility consultant on the project team. There are accessibility considerations in the new Inlet Field upgrade completed in 2024 and the Inlet Fieldhouse which is being constructed in 2025.
    • The Parks division has improved accessibility at several locations including the recently upgrade paved Shoreline Trail Multi Use Path in 2024 and there are significant accessibility improvements in the new Shoreline Boardwalk currently under construction which will be completed in 2025. Parks have improved accessibility at playground upgrades and will be proceeding with additional rubber surfacing being installed at Westhill playground in 2025.
    • The Cultural Services division is reviewing city-led events with an eye on accessibility and inclusion. This includes providing more information up front to help people plan their visit to an event and incorporating specific elements such as additional accessible parking spots, more seating options, and low sensory participation options where possible. Cultural Services will also be working with community-led event organizers on incorporating accessibility considerations into their planning.

     

    How does one become a part of the accessibility committee as mandated by the BC Accessibility Act?

    • The Accessibility Committee is currently comprised of staff volunteers.
    • Additional information on the City's committees can be found here.

     

  • Share What’s the dollar amount planned for the City’s Climate Action Plan in 2025? on Facebook Share What’s the dollar amount planned for the City’s Climate Action Plan in 2025? on Twitter Share What’s the dollar amount planned for the City’s Climate Action Plan in 2025? on Linkedin Email What’s the dollar amount planned for the City’s Climate Action Plan in 2025? link

    What’s the dollar amount planned for the City’s Climate Action Plan in 2025?

    GC asked 24 days ago

    The City's draft 2025 budget allocates $1.166 million to the Climate Action Implementation Reserve, an increase of $584,000 over 2024.  This reserve is used to fund the projects and initiatives from the City's Climate Action Plan.