Annual Report

The City of Lethbridge Annual Report is a response to the question, “How does City Hall spend my tax dollars?” It attempts to provide citizens with accurate, timely information about how all municipal dollars are managed, not just those derived from property taxes. And it does this in an easily-readable format that describes a clearly-lit fiscal pathway, beginning with the gathering of taxes, user fees, and government grants and ending with the expenditure of funds for quality services and programs that meet the needs of this community. This Annual Report is a cornerstone of the City’s commitment to open, transparent government.

Operating Budget

The Operating Budget provides the highlights of the City of Lethbridge’s Operating and Capital Budget as approved by City Council.

The budget is organized by type of operation (tax-supported and utility operations) with each operation considered a separate budgeting and accounting entity.  Amounts are budgeted and reported along departmental/program lines, with accountability and authority for budgetary approval, amendments and actual disbursements resting jointly with the business unit leader, the City Manager, and City Council.

Capital Improvement Program

The City develops an annual ten-year plan for capital improvements to provide for adequate design prior to construction season.  The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes design, development, implementation, operating, and maintenance costs and well as associated funding sources. The first year of this ten year plan is approved annually (by June 30th of the preceding year).