2025 Budget

Georgian Bluffs Council has approved the 2025 budget, with strategic investments in the infrastructure, community facilities, and essential services that matter most. With a municipal tax rate increase of 4.11%, the average single-family dwelling assessed at $300,000 is looking at an annual municipal tax increase of $83.78.

The total Tax Levy for 2025 amounts to $13.7 million in community investment. The budget includes the Township’s service partners such as the Ontario Provincial Police, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library. It also reflects the Township’s focus on infrastructure and services that enhance the community, including significant investments in 2025 in the hard top surface program, bridge rehabilitation, sidewalks, and parks and facilities.

“Our priority is delivering high-quality services while continuing to invest in the future of Georgian Bluffs,” said Mayor Sue Carleton. “This budget reflects the values of our community, ensuring progress towards our vision and investment in areas that matter most.”

Building the 2025 Budget was a collaborative effort between Council, staff, and the community. We would like to thank everyone who attended a budget session or completed the budget survey to provide their feedback.

For more information about the 2025 budget, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/budget or contact the Township Office at 519-376-2729.

Georgian Bluffs Council reviewed and provided direction on the 2025 draft budget this week, emphasizing strategic investments in infrastructure and community enhancements.

See the 2025 Draft Budget Presentation

Watch the 2025 Budget Strategic Session

Shaped by public input and thorough planning, this budget aligns with Georgian Bluffs' commitment to a resilient future. Key investments in road maintenance, bridge replacements, and community facilities reflect resident feedback and support essential services.

Highlights of the 2025 budget include:

• Roads: $1.5 million allocated to the Hard Top Surface Preservation Program, with plans to increase this to $2 million over the next five years.
• Bridges: A $5.589 million investment over three years for the design, engineering, and replacement of critical bridges and culverts.
• Parks and Recreation: $1.65 million directed to various recreational and park improvements, with a grant application submitted to the Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to cover up to 50% of this work.

Georgian Bluffs will continue its annual investment of $100,000 for sidewalk and walkway replacement, a program started in 2024. Additionally, $123,000 is being carried forward to support the ongoing implementation of the Township’s Climate Action Plan. With a proposed Georgian Bluffs tax impact of 5.58% for residential property owners, the draft budget outlines priorities to support essential services, and improve the community’s quality of life.

Public consultation is essential to the Township’s budget process. Georgian Bluffs invites you to review the draft budget and share feedback at the upcoming Budget Open House on December 3, 2024. Community input will guide final adjustments before the budget’s adoption in January 2025.

The Treasurer presented the results of the 2025 Budget Survey at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 23, 2024.

See the Survey Results

Watch the Committee Discussion