Budget 2010

On January 28, 2010, Council approved a budget which delivers value for money and improves a number of important services that will help create a better community for all.

Highlights include:

  • Investing $600 million in Ottawa’s core public infrastructure
  • Offering transit savings to university students through a new U-Pass pilot project
  • Protecting people and property by investing in our first responders and crime prevention
  • Improving parks, recreation and cultural programs
  • Continuing to make Ottawa one of North America’s most liveable cities

Property taxes will increase by 3.77%. For the average homeowner, that’s roughly $138 for the year or $2.65 per week.

In 2010, Ottawa will make an unprecedented investment in infrastructure renewal. The City’s investment in capital projects is on top of the $398 million worth of economic stimulus projects which all three levels of government announced jointly last year.

As a result, Budget 2010 will help build and improve roads, sewers and water mains. It maintains transit services at current levels and will lead to better parks and recreational facilities. Libraries will benefit, as will a number of cultural facilities.

Budget 2010 provides for better pathways and trails across the city and helps create more liveable neighbourhoods for all.

Budget 2010 makes important contributions to our emergency services while also investing in health and wellness programs for people of all ages and abilities.

Budget 2010 is the result of a new budget planning process that began in October. Public consultation began earlier and Councillors were able to benefit from that increased input as they made their decisions.

Approved Budget 2010 documents will be available on ottawa.ca in coming weeks.

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