At this special meeting of Council, Tiffany Farrell, Director of Corporate Services, and department representatives presented the Draft 2026 Middlesex Centre Budget.
The total proposed 2026 Middlesex Centre budget is $75,448,853. It is split into operating and capital costs.
2026 Draft Capital Budget
The recommended capital projects for the coming year total $20.9 million with:
- $9.26 million for Transportation/Roads projects such as various culvert repairs, bridge repairs and road repairs and hot mix, char & chip resurfacing.
- $8.20 million for Environmental Services projects, including stormwater management, wastewater treatment upgrades, and water system improvements.
- $1.31 million for Facility Services projects, including municipal office renovations, and various repairs and retrofits at the Komoka Wellness Centre, Ilderton Arena, and community centres.
Funding for Middlesex Centre’s capital projects comes from reserve funds, development charges, donations, and grants.
2026 Draft Operating Budget
The operating budget looks at the day-to-day expenditures of the municipality. This includes wages, utilities, supplies, fuel and insurance, among other costs. Much like household bills, these costs increase with inflation.
The recommended operating budget is $54.55 million. Top costs in the operating budget include:
- Transfer to Reserve Funds (used to fund capital projects) - $20.32 million (37.3%)
- Wages & Benefits - $12.83 million (23.5%)
- Subcontracted Services (largely police and waste management) - $5.32 million (9.8%)
The operating budget is funded from several sources. In 2026, revenues will come from property taxes (51%), user fees (33%), grants and subsidies (10%) and other sources (6%).
Next Council Meeting
The next meeting of Middlesex Centre Council is set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Please note that council meetings will be held at the municipal office.
Meeting times are subject to change, so please confirm with the meeting agenda when posted.
For More Information
See the full meeting agenda or contact the Municipal Clerk. You can view the meeting on YouTube.
Additional information on the 2026 Budget process is available on the municipal website.
Meeting highlights are prepared to give residents timely updates on council decisions. The Council Meeting Minutes are the official record of the meeting.