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City Overview Markham Street Map 18 Markham Coat of Arms and Motto 19 Markham Council 20 Organizational Structure 21 2025 Budget Full Time Complement 22 History of Markham 25 Economic Profile 27 Financial Report Card 39 New Dwelling Units and Construction Values 40 2. Corporate Strategic Plan Strategic Plan and Initiatives – Building Markham’s Future Together 41 Goal 1 – Exceptional Services by Exceptional People 47 Goal 2 – Engaged, Diverse, Thriving and Vibrant City 48 Goal 3 – Safe, Sustainable and Complete Community 50 Goal 4 – Stewardship of Money and Resources 51 3. 2025 Budget 2025 Budgeting Process 53 2025 Budget Overview 55 2025 Operating Budget by Account 58 Relationship Between Functional Units, Major & Non-Major Funds 59 2025 Corporate-Wide Budget and Consolidated Budget by Department 62 3a. Funds Summary Summary of Funds 65 Reserves Description of Reserves 67 Continuity Schedule 69\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| | Budget 2025: A Markham Milestone |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section Page Explanation of Changes 70 2023 to 2025 Summary of Reserve and Reserve Funds 71 Trust Funds & Description 72 3b. 2025 Operating Budget Operating Budget Overview 73 Operating Budget Revenues 74 Operating Budget Expenditures 76 2025 Operating Budget Schedule-Consolidated 77 2025 Operating Budget Summary-Revenues 78 2025 Operating Budget Summary-Expenditures 79 Long Term Operating Budget Forecast 80 3c. 2025 Capital Budget Capital Budget Overview 92 2025 Capital Budget by Department and by Funding Source 94 2025 Capital Budget Other Reserves Breakdown 95 2025 Capital Induced Operating Costs / Savings 96 Long Term Capital Budget Forecast 98 2025 Capital Budget Project Listing 100 Capital Project Requests for Projects Over $1 Million 106 3d. Building Standards, Planning & Design, Engineering and Waterworks Budget Building Standards Budget 153 Planning & Design Budget 156 Engineering Budget 159 Waterworks Budget 162 4. Budget Policies and Guidelines Financial Policies Summary 165\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| | Budget 2025: A Markham Milestone |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section Page 5. Commission Overview Business Plans Introduction 167 Mayor and Council 170 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 171 Corporate Communications 176 Fire and Emergency Services 181 Legal Services 187 People Services 196 Corporate Services 205 By-law and Regulatory Services 210 Financial Services 219 Information Technology Services 231 Legislative Services 243 Sustainability and Asset Management 255 Development Services 266 Building Standards 273 Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship 285 Engineering 299 Planning and Urban Design 318 Traffic Operations 339 Community Services 340 Environmental Services- Infrastructure 349 Environmental Services – Waste Management and Waterworks 350 Markham Public Library 361 Operations 371 Recreation Services 379 6. Glossary Acronyms 390 Glossary of Terms 393\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| | Budget 2025: A Markham Milestone |\n| --- | --- |\n| Section Page 7. Appendices Appendix 1 – Financial Planning and Budgeting Policy 397 Appendix 2 – Capital Budget Control Policy 408 Appendix 3 – Investment Policy 417 Appendix 4 – Development Charge Borrowing Policy 430 Appendix 5 – Investment Interest Allocation Policy 433 Appendix 6 – Reserve Policy 437 Appendix 7 – Debt Policy 441 Appendix 8 – Expenditure Control Policy 443 Appendix 9 – Tangible Capital Assets Policy 455\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>Budget 2025: A Markham Milestone\u003Cbr>2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY\u003Cbr>CELEBRATING MARKHAM\u003Cbr>The City of Markham is a thriving and vibrant city, located in the Region of York within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) . With a population of more than 370 ,000, Markham is the largest of nine communities in Yo","cbCaidw1bBnLwZGz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidw1bBnLwZGz","pdf",15286391,475,"English","# Executive Summary\n# City Overview\n# Corporate Strategic Plan\n# 2025 Budget\n## Funds Summary\n## 2025 Operating Budget\n## 2025 Capital Budget\n# Budget Policies and Guidelines\n# Commission Overview\n# Glossary\n# Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the 2025 budget in this document?\",\"answer\":\"It sets out the City of Markham’s 2025 budget priorities and funding approach as a milestone under the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award framework.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document describe the financial pressures affecting 2025?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights rising inflation, risks from foreign tariffs and supply chain disruptions, a potential recession, and major legislative changes creating financial pressures and uncertainties.\"},{\"question\":\"What budgets and spending areas are covered?\",\"answer\":\"It includes an operating budget ($296.2M), revenues and expenditures, a capital budget with funding sources and projects, and detailed sections for multiple city service and department areas.\"}]","Budget 2025: A Markham Milestone - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award | PDF",1790238995,166]