Published on October 20, 2026
Proposed Financial Plan and Budget Presented to Council
On October 20, Chief Administrative Officer William Fletcher presented the proposed 2027-29 Financial Plan and 2027 Budget to St. Albert City Council for consideration.
The proposed 2027 budget continues to focus on maintaining high service levels while setting conditions for community well-being, stimulating responsible economic growth and balancing increased costs and required investments for a sustainable future.
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Take a short survey and provide your feedback on the proposed 2027 budget from October 20 to November 5.
Complete the 2027 budget survey and learn more by visiting conversation.stalbert.ca/2027-budget
Proposed Budget Highlights
- The proposed 2027 Municipal Operating Budget results in a $162.4 million tax levy, which represents a tax increase of 4.5 per cent.
- The proposed 2027 Municipal Capital Budget of $53.1 million includes 28 capital charters (requests for funding) focusing on repairing, maintaining and/or replacing existing municipal infrastructure, and 13 capital charters that addresses community growth.
- The proposed 2027 Utility Operating Budget is $66.0 million. The proposed monthly utility bill will yield an average increase of 8.8 per cent or a change of $15.39 per month compared to last year.
- The proposed 2027 Utility Capital Budget of $28.2 million includes nine capital projects, focusing on repairing, maintaining and/or replacing existing utility infrastructure and three capital charter that addresses community growth.
Learn more about the Proposed Budget
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Watch the Budget Overview video below.
Video length - 3:14
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Last edited: October 22, 2026