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The 2026/27 Mayor's Proposed Budget & Business Plan has been developed based on maintaining existing programs/services at current levels. Any service enhancements, reductions or new proposals will be presented as 'program changes'.
The Mayoral direction MDIR-2025-004, issued on November 6, 2025, instructs staff to implement necessary amendments to the 2026/27 Mayor's Proposed Budget and Business Plan.
The following Mayoral directions have been issued as they relate to the 2026/27 Mayor's Proposed Budget & Business Plan:
The capital budget covers building and rebuilding things such as roads, municipal facilities, or buying new vehicles. The operating budget covers the daily expenses of delivering municipal services, such as salaries and wages, supplies and energy costs.
| Residential Tax Levy | 2025 | 2026 | Change ($) | Change (%) |
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| Township of Springwater - Base Budget | 2,281.72 | 2,463.62 | 181.90 | 7.97% |
| County of Simcoe - Estimated | 1,542.47 | 1,604.17 | 61.70 | 4.00% |
| Education - Estimated | 760.41 | 760.41 | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 4,584.60 | 4,828.20 | 243.60 | 5.31% |
For every tax dollar spent:
For a typical single-family home in Springwater assessed at $497,000, the proposed base budget amounts to $243.60 over 2024 levels or $20.30 per month.
The Township’s budget totals $96.5 million:
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Tabling of Budget and Council Amendments Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. |
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Service Partner Presentations Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. |
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Under Ontario’s Strong Mayor legislation, which came into effect in the Township of Springwater on May 1, 2025, the Mayor is to propose a budget to Council by February 1, 2026. Under this framework, the Mayor presents a proposed budget to Council that sets out how the Township will allocate resources to deliver everyday programs and services for residents and businesses.
To learn about the 2026 budget process under Strong Mayor's Powers view the flowchart.
Have your say! Complete the 2026 Budget survey. The Township of Springwater is working towards learning more about the priorities and preferences of Springwater residents, and this survey is your opportunity to help us spring forward in Springwater. Have your say by completing the budget survey by November 7, 2025.
This survey has now closed.
Explore detailed insights on the 2025/26 and 2024/25 Budgets. Below, you will find comprehensive information on each budget for your reference.
The 2025/26 Budget & Business Plan was approved at the December 18, 2024, meeting of Council.
The Township’s budget was approved with a 5.78% Township tax increase over 2024 rates. When combined with the County of Simcoe’s approved tax increase of 3.625% and no change to the education rate, residents can expect to see a 4.06% blended tax increase on their 2025 property tax bill.
For every tax dollar spent:
For a typical single-family home in Springwater assessed at $497,000, the approved blended rate amounts to $179.44 over 2024 levels or $14.95 per month.
The Township’s budget totals $89.3 million:
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 |
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
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Monday, November 25, 2024 |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. |
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The 2024/25 Budget & Business Plan was approved by Council on December 6, 2023.
The Township’s 2024 Budget was approved with a 1.22% net tax increase over 2023 rates. When combined with the County of Simcoe’s approved tax increase of 3.7% and the education rate which is assumed to remain neutral, residents can expect to see a 1.83% blended tax increase on their 2024 property tax bill.
For every tax dollar spent:
For an average home in Springwater assessed at $497,000, the approved blended rate amounts to a $79.34 increase over 2023 levels, or $6.61 per month.
The Township’s budget totals $70.9 million:
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
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Monday, November 13, 2023 |
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 |
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Monday, November 20, 2023 |
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023 |
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 |
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The Long Range Financial Plan guides growth management and financial sustainability over time. Our Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy help us anticipate infrastructure needs, building and other land improvements, and replacement of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Staff work with independent auditors to prepare audited financial statements. These reports examine our financial records and accompanying disclosures.
Contact Us
Township of Springwater
Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON
L9X 1A8
Email: Contact Us
Phone: 705-728-4784
General Fax: 705-728-6957
