Launch of 2021 Budget consultations

Join the conversation to help shape the setting of priorities for the City of Peterborough’s 2021 Budget with a community survey and a series of drop-in sessions over the next two months.

Both the survey and the drop-in sessions include opportunities to share ideas and provide comments on how the City could invest the proceeds from the sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc., which is expected to generate $50 million to $55 million in revenue after debt and other expenses.

The Budget Roadshow drop-in sessions are informal opportunities to talk with Council members, City staff, and other residents about community priorities to assist with planning for the 2021 Budget.

The survey is available online at connectptbo.ca. Hard copies of the survey will be available to fill out during the drop-in sessions. The survey closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Budget Roadshow drop-in sessions

• Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fire Hall 3, 839 Clonsilla Ave.
• Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., James Strath Public School multi-purpose room, 1175 Brealey Dr.
• Cancelled - Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Peterborough Public Library multi-purpose room, 345 Aylmer St.
• Cancelled - Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Peterborough Museum and Archives museum classroom, 300 Hunter St. E.
• Cancelled - Thursday, April 9, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Riverview Park and Zoo meeting room, 1300 Water St.

The Connect Peterborough online consultation hub at connectptbo.ca will be used for other engagement opportunities throughout the budget process.

Results from the consultation will be reported back to the community through a What We Heard report, which will be provided to Council for its consideration when setting the guidelines for the development of the 2021 Budget. A separate report specific to investing the proceeds from the sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc. will be presented to Council, including information from the community consultation.

Recommendations on the budget guidelines will be presented to Council’s Finance Committee meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020, which will be followed by a formal meeting with public delegations on the budget guidelines on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Council approval of the budget guidelines is expected on Monday, June 29, 2020.