2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and Budgeting Process
Each year, the City of Kimberley develops a Five-Year Financial Plan that outlines key projects, anticipated spending, and funding strategies. This plan helps guide investments that support a vibrant, resilient community, while keeping taxes fair and sustainable for residents and businesses.
The planning and approval process for the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and Budget 2026 is now underway.
Below you will find details about past and upcoming meetings in the planning process. As materials become available - including staff reports, presentations, and links to view the meetings online - they will be posted below the corresponding meeting. The public is also welcome to attend in person. All sessions will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall.
We welcome public input throughout the process. Share your thoughts or ask questions using the feedback form located on Engage Kimberley.
Meeting #1: Revenue Policy Overview - November 17, 2025
City CFO Krista Waite will present an overview of the City's primary revenue sources and seek Council's direction on tax distribution across assessment classes, flat tax adjustments, and utility rate adjustments. This meeting marks the first step in developing the 2026–2030 Five-Year Financial Plan.
- Watch the meeting on YouTube (Published after the meeting)
- Review the policy overview presentation document
Meeting #2: Capital/Non-Capital Project Plan - December 1st, 2025
CFO Waite will present proposed capital and non-capital projects for inclusion in the 2026–2030 Financial Plan. Council will review and consider approval.
- Watch the YouTube Presentation
- Meeting Agenda and Report
Meeting #3: 2026-2030 Operating Budget Presentation - January 19th, 2026
City CFO Waite will present the 2026 - 2030 Operating Budget and request Council input and discussion.
- Watch the YouTube Presentation
- Meeting Agenda and Report
Meeting #4: 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Presentation - February 16th, 2026
CFO Waite will present the final Operating and Capital plans with any Council-initiated changes from previous meetings.
- Watch the YouTube Presentation
- Meeting Agenda and Report
Meeting #5: 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw Presentation - April 13th, 2026
CFO Waite will present the draft 2026–2030 Financial Plan and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw. Council will consider first three readings.
- Watch the YouTube Presentation
- Meeting Agenda and Report
Meeting #6: 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan and the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw - April 27th, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of Council, the final 2026–2030 Financial Plan and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw will be presented for adoption.
- Watch the YouTube Presentation
- Meeting Agenda and Report