Budget

Every year, the Municipality of Kincardine adopts a budget for operating and capital requirements. All budget meetings are open to the public and are advertised through our website and in local newspapers.

The 2026 Budget was deemed adopted by Council on December 18, 2025. 

Operating

This budget covers the day-to-day operations of the Municipality and funds municipal services and programs like snow removal, fire protection services, by-law enforcement, economic development, road maintenance and repair, and parks and recreation programming.

The 2026 Operating Budget Summary Amendment 1 has been approved by Council.

Motion # 03/11/26 - 05

That Council approve the request by the Kincardine Legion Branch 183 for the installation of a commemorative crosswalk titled “Lest We Forget” at the intersection of Lambton Street and Huron Terrace, on the west side crossing; and 

That Council approve a 2026 budget amendment of $9,800 for the crosswalk funded from the Contingency Reserve.

Motion # 03/11/26 - 12

That Council approve a Community Investment Grant to the Kincardine Community Concert Band in the amount of $1000, being funded with $250 coming from the Community Investment Grant fund and $750 coming from the contingency reserve.

Motion # 03/11/26 - 16

That the operating budget is being amended to include an additional $3,350 for the Police Services Board (PSB).

Capital

This budget covers municipal projects related to new assets or rehabilitating existing ones, including roads, sewers, water infrastructure, parks, facilities, stormwater management infrastructure, equipment replacements, and more.

The 2026 Capital Budget Summary Amendment 1 has been approved by Council.

Motion # 03/11/26 - 15

That the capital budget is being amended to include $30,000 for the purchase of a solar powered FlashBoard, to be funded from the Contingency Reserve.

Contact Us

The Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, R.R.
#5, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone: 519-396-3468
F.: 519-396-8288

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