Engage Today. Shape Tomorrow.

The municipal budget is more than numbers—it reflects Kimberley’s priorities, the services residents rely on, and how we plan for the future.

Through the 2027 Budget engagement process, you’re invited to learn how municipal funding works, understand the opportunities and challenges facing our community, and share what matters most to you. Scroll the page to learn about municpal budgeting and take the survey below!

Understanding the Different Levels of Government

In Canada, responsibilities are shared across different levels of government. Each plays a role in supporting services in our community.

• Federal government provides services such as airports, employment insurance, national defence, policing support (RCMP) and major infrastructure funding programs. add 30/70 portions
• Provincial government is responsible for healthcare, education, highways, and social services.
• Regional government (RDEK) delivers services that support multiple communities, such as regional planning, solid waste management, regional parks, and emergency management.
• Municipal government (City of Kimberley) provides local services you use every day, including roads, water and wastewater systems, solid waste and recycling collection, parks, recreation facilities, fire protection, snow clearing, and community planning and development.

Understanding who is responsible for what helps explain how services are funded and delivered in Kimberley. Municipalities operate under provincial jurisdiction.....

Funding Municipal Services

The City of Kimberley’s budget is supported by a mix of revenue sources that fund both day-to-day operations and long-term projects. These include:

• Property taxes
• Parcel and flat taxes
• Utility fees (water, sewer, solid waste)
• User fees (recreation programs, permits, etc.)
• Grants and provincial/federal funding
• Debt borrowing
• Reserves

Property taxes are a key part of this funding as a muncipalities most stable and predictable source of revenue. Each tax dollar helps support the services you use every day—from maintaining roads and parks to keeping facilities open and safe.

The City is required by provincial legislation to create a balanced budget, meaning the City must ensure that the revenues it receives are sufficient to cover the costs of the services it provides. At the same time, the City must prepare and adopt a Five-Year Financial Plan each year. This plan looks beyond the annual budget to identify future operating needs, infrastructure investments, capital projects and funding requirements.

Balancing today's service expectations with long-term financial sustainability is one of the most important responsibilities of municipal budgeting.

Investing in Kimberley’s Future

Budgeting isn’t just about today—it’s about planning ahead to keep Kimberley strong and resilient.

Long-term investments help ensure our infrastructure and services remain safe, reliable and ready to meet future needs. This includes:

• Replacing aging infrastructure and equipment
• Maintaining roads, sidewalks and utility systems
• Maintaining parks and community facilities
• Supporting community growth
• Planning for future service demands

Preventative maintenance is also essential. Taking care of equipment, vehicles and facilities before problems arise helps reduce costly emergency repairs and keeps services running smoothly.

By planning ahead and investing wisely, we can reduce future pressures while continuing to deliver the services our community depends on.