Aurora Town Council Adopts Budget 2025

On Thursday, November 28, Aurora Town Council adopted the Town’s multi-year operating budgets for 2025 and 2026, along with the 10-Year Capital Plan, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high-quality services while investing in key infrastructure projects to support Aurora’s growth and sustainability.

The approved tax-levy increase for 2025 is 3.5 per cent and 2.9 per cent for 2026. For an average home assessed at $800,000, this translates to an annual increase of $87.52 in 2025 and $75.05 in 2026. These increases include a one per cent rise in capital reserve contributions, ensuring Aurora’s long-term financial strength and its ability to fund significant community projects.

Budget Binder

Budget Meeting Schedule

Tabling of Town Budget - Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Mayor provides the Town’s proposed 2025 and 2026 Operating Budgets and 10-Year Capital Plan to members of Council.
Budget Introduction – Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda:  The Mayor and Treasurer will present the corporate overview of the budget to Council.
Budget Review – Monday, November 11, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers

Agenda: Budget Committee will receive presentations of each department’s updated two-year operating and capital budgets.
Budget Review – Monday, November 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers

Agenda: Aurora’s community partners will present their budgets to Budget Committee. The community partners include: Central York Fire Services, Aurora Public Library, Aurora Historical Society, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, Sport Aurora and Aurora Cultural Centre. If needed, further review of the departmental operating and capital budget will continue.
Budget Review – Thursday, November 21, 2024

All Council budget amendments to the Mayor’s proposed budget are due to the Clerk by end of the day.
Budget Review – Monday, November 25, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Where:  Council Chambers

Agenda: Special Council meeting to discuss/decide upon proposed amendments to the Mayor’s budget (if required).

Under the strong mayor powers legislation, the Mayor will then have up to 10 days to veto any amendments approved by Council. Council can subsequently override the Mayor’s veto with a 2/3 majority vote up to 15 days after the veto is made.