FAQs

Operating Budgets include the regular activities and functions of the municipality. These items may be:

• Building maintenance
• Street sweeping
• Employee wages
• Curbside collection of garbage and recycling

Capital Budgets include the approved infrastructure renewal of municipal assist. These items may be:

• Road and sidewalk repairs
• Facility improvements
• Equipment replacement
• Water infrastructure upgrades

Each year, the City of Lloydminster develops a budget that accounts for anticipated expenses and revenues and allocates funds to meet the needs of the municipality. Once approved by Lloydminster City Council, Administration uses the budget as a benchmark to control the fiscal operations of the municipality.

Budget priorities are determined by City Council's Strategic Plan, which includes a detailed list of long-term and short-term objectives for the municipality.