HomeMy WebLinkAboutMDirection 01-2025Mayoral Direction #01-2025
Pursuant to Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001
June 19, 2025
Direction to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Director,
Finance & Treasurer pertaining to the 2026 City of Pickering Budget
In accordance with subsections 284.3 and 284.16 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”),
the Mayor hereby directs the CAO and the Director, Finance & Treasurer to:
1.Prepare a draft City of Pickering 2026 Current and Capital Budget with a target
levy increase not to exceed 3.49%, that translates into an estimated 1.057% on
the City Share of the total residential property tax bill, in accordance with the
requirements of the Act;
2.Provide the Mayor with periodic updates on the 2026 draft Current and Capital
Budget in order that those discussions may inform the Budget and may have an
impact on the budget timetable;
3.Develop an engagement strategy pertaining to the draft 2026 Capital Budget,
and that such strategy be provided to the Mayor for approval prior to
implementation;
4.Meet with the Ward Councillors to obtain feedback on the City of Pickering
Senior Staff draft recommended 2026 Capital Budget and forecast;
5.Compile the feedback from the public and Members of Council, and forward to
the Mayor, to be considered in the development of the Mayor’s 2026 Current &
Capital Budget; and,
6.That the proposed draft 2026 Current and Capital Budget be provided to each
Member of Council, the City Clerk, and the public no later than November 28,
2025.
This direction takes effect on June 19, 2025 and remains in effect unless and until it is
revoked in writing by the Mayor.
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Kevin Ashe
Mayor
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