Budget & Finance
Budget & Finance
The Budget & Finance section provides information on the Town of Aylmer’s financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management. These documents help ensure transparency and accountability by outlining how public funds are collected, allocated, and managed to support municipal services, infrastructure, and community priorities. Residents can access budgets, financial statements, and related reports to stay informed about the Town of Aylmer’s financial health and long-term planning efforts.
Follow Current Budget Updates
Stay informed throughout the budget process by visiting the Town’s budget project page. The page provides updates on budget discussions, key decisions, and supporting documents as they become available. Residents are also encouraged to participate in feedback opportunities throughout the process.
Municipal Budget
The municipal budget is a plan that shows how the municipality will collect and spend money throughout the year. It helps make sure important services are funded, infrastructure is maintained, and community needs are supported. The budget also helps residents understand where tax dollars are going and how financial decisions are made.
The budget is divided into two main parts:
- Operating Budget – Covers the everyday costs of running municipal services. This includes things like staff wages, utilities, fuel, maintenance, programs, and other daily expenses needed to provide services to the community.
- Capital Budget – Covers large projects and long-term investments in municipal infrastructure and equipment. This includes things like roads, parks, buildings, water and sewer systems, vehicles, and major repairs or upgrades.
Under Ontario’s Strong Mayor legislation, the Mayor prepares and presents the proposed budget to Council. Council can suggest changes, and the budget process follows rules set by the Province. Once approved, the budget guides municipal spending and projects for the year.
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- Understanding Your Town’s Budget
- 2021 Budget Summary
- Final Approved Budget – By-Law 27-21
- Reserve Balances 2021
- DC Reserve Detail 2021
2020
2019
- 2019 Dept Budget and Levy Comparison
- 2019 Budget Summary
- 2019 Budget Projects and Reserve Contributions
- 2019 Residential Tax Estimate and Proportion
2018
- 2018 Operating Budget Overview
- Budget 2018 Overview by Pie Chart
- 2018 Capital And Discretionary Budget
2017
- 2017 Budget Overview
- 2017 Budget Pie Chart by Function
- 2017 Capital Budget
- 2017 Discretionary Operating Budget
2016
- 2016 Budget Overview
- 2016 Budget Pie Chart by Function
- 2016 Capital Budget
- 2016 Discretionary Operating Budget
2015
- 2015 Budget Overview
- 2015 Budget Pie Chart by Function
- 2015 Capital Budget
- 2015 Discretionary Operating Budget
2014
- 2014 Budget Overview
- 2014 Budget Pie Chart by Function
- 2014 Capital Budget
- 2014 Discretionary Operating Budget
2013
- 2013 Budget Overview
- 2013 Budget Pie Chart by Function
- 2013 Capital Budget
- 2013 Discretionary Operating Budget
2012
Financial Statements
Financial statements show how the municipality manages and spends public money each year. They include information about money coming in, money being spent, what the municipality owns, and what it owes. These documents help residents understand the municipality’s financial health and support openness and accountability.
This section includes the yearly audited financial statements for the municipality, the Police Service Board, and the East Elgin Community Complex. It also includes the municipality’s Financial Information Return (FIR), which is a report submitted to the Province of Ontario that provides financial and statistical information in a standard format used by municipalities across the province.
- 2025 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2024 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2024 Aylmer Police Service Board Financial Statements
- 2025 Financial Information Return
2024
- 2024 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2024 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2024 Aylmer Police Service Board Financial Statements
- 2024 Financial Information Return
2023
- 2023 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2023 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2023 Aylmer Police Services Board Financial Statements
- 2023 Financial Information Return
2022
- 2022 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2022 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2022 Aylmer Police Service Financial Statements
- 2022 Financial Information Return
2021
- 2021 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2021 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2021 Aylmer Police Services Financial Statements
- 2021 Financial Information Return
2020
- 2020 Town of Aylmer Financial Statements
- 2020 East Elgin Community Complex Financial Statements
- 2020 Aylmer Police Services Financial Statement
- 2020 Financial Information Return
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The 10-year capital plan for infrastructure projects is available as a map (see below). The Town operates and maintains approximately $350 million worth of assets which require continual rehabilitation and replacement. This clear long-term plan will ensure the efficient use of available budgets and maximize asset lifecycles. All streets will be constructed using a “complete streets” approach to create attractive and livable streets. The goal of complete streets is to provide a safe, healthy, and vibrant community by including active transportation options and greenspace into designs.
Complete Streets Example
The plan was developed using in-house expertise, condition assessment data, and various studies. Projects are prioritised based on a number of factors including risk, most effective timing of rehabilitation to maximize lifecycle, areas with combined sewers, pipe upsizing for upstream development, age and condition of infrastructure, etc. Selecting the projects is complicated by the fact that there are multiple assets (i.e. sewers, watermain, road, sidewalk, etc.) within the same road allowance that all have varying life expectancies and rehabilitation or replacement needs.
Finance Policies
Finance policies provide guidance on the Town’s financial management practices and fiscal responsibilities. These policies help ensure consistency, transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable legislation while supporting sound financial decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Contact Town of Aylmer Staff
Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer, ON N5H 1J7
519-773-3164 ext. 4919
Email