City of Burlington expecting $7.2M loss due to COVID-19 pandemic
Published April 21, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Burlington City Council endorsed a three-month strategy plan in an attempt to minimize the economic impact of COVID-19.
Burlington City Council endorsed a three-month strategy plan in an attempt to minimize the economic impact of COVID-19.
At a virtual meeting Monday, senior staff told council that the City of Burlington is estimating a $7.6 million loss through June 30—which includes a $200,000 tax revenue shortfall due to residents exercising the option to defer payments.
“Throughout this extraordinarily challenging time, the city has worked hard to balance the essential needs of our community with a steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility and respect for our taxpayers,” said Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.
“I am grateful to staff for reporting the numbers to council yesterday that allows us to be transparent and accountable to the public along with a thoughtful plan to see us through this crisis with minimal financial impact.”
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Council also approved adding an increased penalty of $250 to specific parking infractions that violate COVID-19 bylaws and orders. Those infractions are mostly related to the impediment of emergency vehicles.
Effective May 1, Burlington council will allow virtual delegations from members of the public meetings. For future council meetings, delegates can make a request to delegate using the online form or send an email to [email protected]. Delegates will speak to council virtually via phone or internet connection and be required to submit speaking notes to clerks before the meeting.
“I look forward to the new ways we will be able to engage with delegates at future council and committee meetings and maintain the business of the city as we continue to adapt to a new normal,” added Meed Ward.
COVID-19 Links and Resources
- For more COVID-19 information, including where to get tested, please visit Halton Region Public Health www.halton.ca/coronavirus
- Community questions and requests regarding City of Burlington services can be directed to ServiceBurlington by phone at 905-335-7777, by email at [email protected] or online
- Questions about the cancellation of Recreation programs can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected] or 905-335-7738
- Residents can stay informed at www.burlington.ca/coronavirus as well as on our social media channels: @cityburlington on Twitter and facebook.com/cityburlington
- Government of Ontario: www.ontario.ca/coronavirus
- Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/coronavirus
- World Health Organization: www.who.int
- Joseph Brant Hospital: www.josephbranthospital.ca/covid-19
- Team Burlington (Burlington’s business organizations)