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2014 Budget-in-Brief
The 2014 Operating Budget is $209.8 million, a $2.81 million increase over 2013. The budget focuses on maintaining high quality services while keeping taxes affordable. The proposed tax increase for residential properties is 2.75% and the increase for business is 2.3%. This results in a $60 increase for average residential properties and a $150 increase for typical business properties. The 2014 Budget continues to invest in critical infrastructure for the future. Nearly 20 cents of every dollar the City collects is invested in public infrastructure. Typically, annual capital investments are $30 to $35 million; in 2014 the capital budget is $89.7 million due to significant investment in building a new Johnson Street Bridge with improved amenities for cyclists and pedestrians. Over one third ($14 million) of the Citys typical capital investment is in underground systems such as water, sewer and stormwater. The 2014 operating budget maintains high service levels, focuses on improved customer service, growing the economy, public safety and community well-being. There are a number of new initiatives and enhancements planned, responsive to community needs and input. Council is seeking feedback from taxpayers prior to adopting the 20142018 Financial Plan before May 15, 2014. Supporting documents and an online survey can be found at www.victoria.ca/budget. The survey will remain open until Wednesday, April 30.
Community Well-being $14.8 million in parks and recreation $948,000 in arts and cultural events, this year including
supporting milestone anniversary celebrations for Symphony Splash, JazzFest, Victoria Conservatory of Music and MacPherson Theatre
Environmental Sustainability Public consultation and planning for new three kilometer
separated bike path on Dallas Road
Open data licence and new data sets available within Citys
new open data catalogue
Online booking of electrical and plumbing inspections New online system for registering for Crystal Pool and
Fitness Centre programs
Initiate first phase of Local Area Planning Partnering with Scouts Canada to plant a tree for first
1,000 customers who switch from paper to electronic billing of utilities and property taxes
Pursue naming rights for Victoria Conference Centre Review of Victoria Conference Centre to identity
opportunities for future improvements to business model
Admirals Maple Bank to Luscombe Ryan Asquith to Belmont Tolmie Glasgow to Quadra Ellery Cave to Carrie Catherine Dundas to Wilson Manchester Gorge to Sumas Lampson PI Lampson to East end Cook Queens to Pembroke Rockland Lyman Duff to Gonzales Shakespeare Haultain to Kings
Replace and/or rehabilitate 2 km of storm drains at seven different locations
Exploring creation of a downtown hub for entrepreneurs Improved Customer Service New online consultation portal to encourage public
participation, discussion and information sharing about key issues and initiatives
New City Blog to encourage greater information sharing Establishing standard turnaround times for planning and
business licence applications
Chandler to Richardson Easement North Park Vancouver to Quadra Victor Ryan to Kings Douglas Summit to Topaz Frances Douglas to Burnside Begbie to Pandora Easement Bushby Dallas to George
Blanshard Fairfield to Humboldt Chandler to Richardson Easement Fifth Street Bay to Kings Leighton Davie North to Davie South Pandora Cook to Vancouver St. Charles Montgomery to Warren Gardens Victor Haultain to Kings View Ormond to Cook North Dairy Cedar Hill to Doncaster Cook Meares to Rockland Cormorant Blanshard to Amelia Frances Burnside to Douglas Begbie to Pandora Easement
$6.4 million for transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, paving). Approximately 30% of the transportation budget is invested in cycling and pedestrian improvements.
Priority Transit Lanes on Douglas Street Consultation to identify where to put next bike lanes
in Victoria
Close bike lane gaps and extend bike network with new
bike lanes on Cook Street
Five new bus shelters. (Sites are being finalized, likely Fort
and Hillside are two)
New street lights at Robert/Seaforth and Cook/May Five new countdown pedestrian signals at: Douglas/
Bay, Douglas/Superior, Government/Belleville, Blanshard/ Fairfield and Government/Humboldt.
$9.8 million in upgrades and maintenance of City Facilities, lands and property acquisition
Improved Public Service Centre on main floor of City Hall Improvements to downtown parking, including introduction
of pay-by-cell technology, increased security and customer service enhancements to Citys five parkades $7.5 million to replace vehicles, furniture, computers, recreation equipment and emergency response equipment. $300,000 for Downtown Beautification
New playgrounds at Alexander and Hollywood parks Interpretive and plaza improvements in Pioneer Square
Park and closure of Rockland Avenue
Restore natural areas in Cecelia Ravine Park Complete pathway connection of Summit Park
to Blackwood Road
Completing exterior lighting on City Hall Replacing 20 heritage cluster lamps on Government
and Belleville
Opening of new rose garden in Beacon Hill Park Three new outdoor fitness stations. Topaz Park, Cecelia
Ravine Park and Oaklands Park