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2024-2028 Financial Plan Public Consultation

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2024 - 2028 Financial Plan Public Consultation

The District of Houston, in accordance with Section 165 of the Community Charter, is required to adopt a Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw each year. The Financial Plan must be adopted prior to the adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw, which must occur prior to May 15 of each year. In accordance with Section 166 of the Community Charter, Council must undertake a process of public consultation regarding the proposed financial plan before it is adopted.

The District of Houston released a budget survey between October 6, 2023 - October 31, 2023.
Click here to see the 2024 Budget Survey Results Summary

On March 5, 2024, the District of Houston Council passed first reading of the 2024 - 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and is continuing with public consultation and is seeking public comments on the proposed 2024 -2028 Financial Plan.

How to Provide your Input:

• In-person consultation: A public input opportunity will be held on April 2nd and April 16th at 6:30p.m. at the District of Houston Council Chambers. The public input opportunity will be held both before the meeting and before the 2024 - 2028 Financial Plan Bylaw is discussed by Council.
• Submit comment via email to finance@houston.ca
• Submit comment via mail to the District of Houston, PO Box 370, Houston B.C. V0J 1Z0
• Deliver written comment to the District Office 3367 – 12th Street during regular office hours

**Deadline for written submission is 4:30 PM April 16, 2024**

If you have any questions about the proposed Financial Plan, please arrange an appointment to have your questions answered by contacting:

• finance@houston.ca
• 250.845.2238
• District Municipal Office 3367 – 12th Street during regular office hours

Supporting Documents:

• Report to Council (2024 - 2028) Draft Financial Plan March 5, 2024
• 2024-2028 Financial Plan 1st Reading March 5, 2024
• 2024-2028 Capital and Major Projects Spreadsheet March 5, 2024

Past open council meetings that considered the 2024 budget/2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan:

• January 11, 2024 – Special Council Meeting - 2024-2028 Draft Operational Budget
• January 30, 2024 – Special Council Meeting - 2024-2028 Draft Capital Project Budget
• February 6, 2024 – Regular Council Meeting– 2024-2028 Draft Major and Capital Project Budget
• February 20, 2024 – Regular Council Meeting – 2024-2028 Daft Consolidated Financial Plan
• March 5, 2024 – Regular Council Meeting – Draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan - 1st Reading