Budget Investments See Creation of New Bylaw Compliance Department in Burlington
Our weekly series "Budget Briefs" lets residents know how our community will be benefitting from specific investments in Burlington's approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.
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As part of the investments in the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget, the City of Burlington is creating a new Bylaw Compliance Department for increased bylaw enforcement.You asked for faster response on noise property standards, dogs off-leash and other bylaw infractions — and we’re delivering.The benefits of implementation of this new department include:
- Phase 1 of 4-year plan as outlined in Staff Report BB-15-22;
- Stabilizes operations, updates outdated bylaws, policies and procedures;
- Improves cost recovery via Administrative Penalty System (APS); and
- Integration of the City's Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.
The additional resources include a:
- Director of Bylaw Compliance;
- Supervisor of Enforcement Policy and Administration;
- Policy Coordinator;
- Enhancement to four (4) existing Clerk positions;
- Two (2) Additional By-law Enforcement Officers;
- Solicitor; and
- Communications Advisor.
Additional Resources:
- 2023 City of Burlington Operating and Capital Budget Book
- Staff 2023 Budget Overview Presentation: F-01-23 2023 Budget Overview Staff Presentation
- Motion amendments to the budget from Council - 2023 Budget Appendix: F-01-23-1 App B 2023 Council Budget Motion Memorandums
- Meeting Minutes:
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RELATED LINKS:
- Joint Statement on the Burlington 2023 Budget: Investing in our Community Now & for Future Generations
- City of Burlington News Release: Burlington Council Approves 2023 Budget Focused on Improving & Protecting the Future of our Growing & Changing City
- Additional Budget Briefs:
- Burlington's Skyway Community Centre and Arena Getting Expansion, Enhancement Updates
- Active Transportation, Open Street Initiatives & Events Receive Additional Funding in Burlington
- Several Creek Projects Happening in 2023 for Stormwater Management, Including Erosion Control & Drainage Improvements
- Burlington Continuing Free Beachway Parking Pass Program for Halton Residents
- Improvements Coming to Several Burlington Roadways in 2023 & Over Next Four Years
- Free Transit for Youth on Weekends, Evenings in Burlington
- Upgrades to 13 Burlington Parks Coming in 2023; Several More Over Next Four Years