2021 PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS —————— SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY To request information in alternate formats, email
[email protected] or fill out the online form. Illustrations and Renderings are Artist’s concept. E.&O.E. Please note: some photo(s) were taken prior to onset of COVID-19 and introduction of physical distancing and mandatory face covering regulations. 2021 PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS —————— INTRODUCTION GFOA AWARD The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Corporation of the City of Brampton, Ontario for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide, and as a communications device. This award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. INTRO - 2 MESSAGE FROM THE CAO COVID-19 has brought a fresh perspective to everything – our lives, our economy, our entire world. We are all facing a new reality and being the first in line of support for our residents, it has placed municipal governments with an immense responsibility in shaping the future of our communities. As the pandemic impacted our economy and our community, the City of Brampton responded swiftly and responsibly to support our residents, businesses and community groups. This would not have been possible if not for Council’s focus on fiscal responsibility, strengthening our reserves and advocating for Federal and Provincial funding.