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OPERATING
AND CAPITAL
BUDGETS
2026/2027
FINANCIAL PLAN
Table of Contents
About the City of Charlottetown ..................................................................................................................................................
Land Acknowledgement ..................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction from Committee Chair .............................................................................................................................................
Mayor and Council .............................................................................................................................................................................
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Introduction
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................
Progress & Next Steps ......................................................................................................................................................................
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Budget Overview
The Budgeting Process ...................................................................................................................................................................
Capital City Context and Service Pressures ............................................................................................................................
Funding & Taxation ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Innovation Task Force .....................................................................................................................................................................
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2026/2027 Operating Budget
2026/2027 Revenue Chart .............................................................................................................................................................
2026/2027 Expenditures Chart ....................................................................................................................................................
City of Charlottetown Operating Budget Detailed Breakdown ......................................................................................
2026/2027 Property Tax and Utility Rates ..............................................................................................................................
City Government
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Summary .......................................................................................................
Communications Department Summary ............................................................................................................................
Information Technology Department Summary ...............................................................................................................
City Government Services Operating Budget ..................................................................................................................
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Department
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Department Summary ....................................................................
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Department Operating Budget ..................................................
Environment and Sustainability Department
Environment and Sustainability Department Summary .................................................................................................
Environment and Sustainability Department Operating Budget ...............................................................................
Finance Department
Finance Department Summary ..............................................................................................................................................
Finance Department Operating Budget ............................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Fire Department
Charlottetown Fire Department Summary .........................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Fire Department Operating Budget ........................................................................................................
Human Resources Department
Human Resources Department Summary ...........................................................................................................................
Human Resources Department Operating Budget .........................................................................................................
Mayor and Council
Mayor and Council Summary ...................................................................................................................................................
Mayor and Council Operating Budget .................................................................................................................................
Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Department Summary ...................................................................................................................
Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget ..................................................................................................
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2026/2027 Operational Budget Cont.
Planning and Heritage Department
Planning and Heritage Department Summary ...................................................................................................................
Planning and Heritage Department Operating Budget .................................................................................................
Charlottetown Police Services
Charlottetown Police Services Summary .............................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Police Services Operating Budget ...........................................................................................................
Public Works Department
Public Works Department Summary ......................................................................................................................................
Public Works Department Operating Budget ....................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
Charlottetown Water and Sewer Summary ........................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Water and Sewer Operating Budget ......................................................................................................
Eastlink Centre Operating Budget ..............................................................................................................................................
Bell Aliant Center Operating Budget .........................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Cont.
2026/2027 Capital Budget
City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Water and Sewer Capital Budget ...........................................................
Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Budget ...........................................................................................
Charlottetown Fire Department Capital Budget ...................................................................................................................
Information Technology Department Capital Budget .........................................................................................................
Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget .............................................................................................................
Charlottetown Police Services Capital Budget ......................................................................................................................
Public Works Department Capital Budget ...............................................................................................................................
Charlottetown Water & Sewer Department Capital Budget ............................................................................................
Eastlink Centre Capital Budget ....................................................................................................................................................
Bell Aliant Center Capital Budget ................................................................................................................................................
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Appendix
Appendix 1 - Schedule of Property Taxes .................................................................................................................................
Appendix 2 - Fiscal Services - Schedule of Long Term Debt ............................................................................................
Appendix 3 - Charlottetown Water and Sewer Schedule for Servicing of Long Term Debt .................................
Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island and a growing coastal community
home to approximately 48,700 residents. The Greater Capital Region and surrounding area has
a population of approximately 96,500 and makes up over half of the Island's total population.
Known as the "Birthplace of Confederation," Charlottetown hosted the 1864 Charlottetown
Conference, which played a pivotal role in the formation of Canada.
The Epekwitnewag Mi'kmaq have occupied Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) for over 12,000
years, long before the arrival of English, Scottish, Irish, and Acadian settlers throughout the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Today, Charlottetown is home to an increasingly diverse
and multicultural population from around the world.
As the beating heart of the Island, Charlottetown's economy is strongly influenced by the public
sector, alongside established industries such as retail trade and tourism. The city is also home to
several global companies in the knowledge-based economy and is the regional hub for
emerging and high-growth sectors, including bioscience, information and communications
technology, and advanced manufacturing and food processing.
Charlottetown is a vibrant tourism destination, attracting over 1.6 million visitors annually, driven
by leisure tourism, sport and business event hosting, and cruise arrivals. As a premier event host
city, residents and visitors benefit from a lively year-round calendar of festivals and events.
Characterized by historic Victorian architecture, a bustling waterfront boardwalk, a vibrant arts
and culture scene, and a reputation for world-class local dining, Charlottetown is widely
recognized as an attractive place to live, work and visit. Residents enjoy a safe, walkable city
and a high quality of life, supported by proximity to nature, strong community connections, and a
wide range of educational, recreational and cultural amenities. Charlottetown is consistently
ranked among national and international publications as an affordable place to live and an
ideal location to start or grow a business.
In the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land upon which we
gather is unceded Mi'kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island), Mi'kma'ki,
is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects
to the Indigenous Mi'kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000
years; past, present and future.
Land Acknowledgement
About the City of Charlottetown
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In a time of continued economic uncertainty and rising costs, this budget maintains a
strong focus on managing expenditures carefully while safeguarding the essential
services residents rely on every day. Population growth continues to increase demand on
infrastructure, public safety, and community amenities. Our responsibility is to respond
thoughtfully--investing where needed while maintaining financial stability.
The 2026/2027 Budget prioritizes:
Core Municipal Services
Public Transit
Fire Services
Sport and Recreational Amenities
Technology Modernization
This balanced approach addresses both operational pressures and long-term capital
needs, positioning Charlottetown to manage growth responsibly while preserving the
high quality of life our residents expect.
Introduction from the Chair of the Finance,
Audit, Tendering and Administration
Committee
Councillor John McAleer
The 2026/2027 Budget reflects a responsible financial plan
focused on protecting core services while making strategic
investments that support our growing community. This year's
approach emphasizes prudent spending, long-term
sustainability, and delivering value for residents.
Throughout the budget process, Council remained committed
to transparency and good governance. Public engagement
opportunities, including neighbourhood town halls and online
surveys, were offered to ensure community input helped shape
priorities. Budget deliberations were conducted in open
session, livestreamed, and remain accessible to the public.
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Philip Brown
Mayor
Alanna Jankov
Deputy Mayor - Ward 1
Justin Muttart
Ward 2
Norman Beck
Ward 3
Mitchell G. Tweel
Ward 4
Kevin Ramsay
Ward 5
Bob Doiron
Ward 6
John McAleer
Ward 7
Trevor MacKinnon
Ward 8
Julie McCabe
Ward 9
Terry Bernard
Ward 10
Brad MacConnell
CAO
Mayor and Council
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The plan is structured around four key pillars that represent the major parts of city life that require
transformational change:
Our 4 Pillars
Respecting the past. Embracing the future. Creating a community for everyone.
Our Vision
Our 10 Commitments
City of Charlottetown Strategic Plan
2022 to 2026
In 2022, the City launched our Strategic Plan -- A Community for Everyone -- built with the voices
of residents, stakeholders, Council, and staff. The plan establishes guiding principles that reflect
shared values and foster a unified approach to the City's work.
Charlottetown City Council and its Administration will be:
People-focused always
Welcoming as we grow
Collaborative to make us stronger
Accountable to residents, ourselves, and each other
Prioritizing safety in all we do
The plan also identifies four key strategic pillars, accompanied by specific focus areas and
commitments, to guide transformational change in the City.
These ten commitments reflect the most powerful themes that emerged during the public
engagement process and what stakeholders believe need to be 'filters' or 'lenses' through which
all future decision-making needs to be considered.
Transparency
Sustainability
Technology
Communication
Growth
Engagement
Reconciliation
Collaboration and Partnership
Inclusion and Representation
Residents and Visitors
Community-Building
and Placemaking
Governance and
Civic Engagement
Inclusive
Economic Growth
Infrastructure and
the Environment
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Our Guiding Principles
These guiding principles unify our work and underscore our values:
Our Progress and Next Steps
As we enter the final year of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, we're proud to share that more than
90% of the actions are now complete or on track for completion by the end of 2026.
From climate action and transportation improvements to new recreation spaces and major
infrastructure projects, these milestones reflect our shared commitment to collaboratively
building a community for everyone.
To review the Strategic Plan progress report and keep up to date on plans for the 2027-2031
Strategic Plan, visit CharlottetownHall.ca/strategic-plan.
Safety in all we do
Collaborating to make us stronger
Welcoming as we grow
Accountable to residents, ourselves and to each other
People-focused always
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In 2025, the average residential customer paid $669.56 for water and sewer services for the year.
With a 1.4 percent increase this year, we anticipate the average residential customer will pay
$678.93 in 2026. This amounts to an increase of $9.37 annually, or three cents per day.
Water and Sewer Services
This budget includes the Operating Budget and Capital Budget for:
City of Charlottetown
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
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Municipal operating and capital budgets are done on an annual basis. Baseline operating
budgets are prepared by each department looking at past, current, and forecasted expenses.
Utilities are self-funded by user rates charged to customers and not funded by general municipal
taxes. Utility rates are structured to maintain cost recovery for operations and capital projects.
Any changes to the baseline budget are proposed and presented to senior administration for
review with the associated business plan. These proposed changes are evaluated based on:
Alignment with Council's Strategic Plan
Maintaining and enhancing existing service level standards
Mitigating future budget impacts and risks
Implementing proactive funding into the baseline budget for infrastructure
During City Council's annual budget deliberations, all members of Council review the operating
and capital budgets presented. Council may amend the budgets prior to approval.
The Budgeting Process
Budget Overview
1. Capital asset management
2. Core service delivery
3. Managing growth of the City
Council's Budget Priorities
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The operating budget is the financial plan that outlines the day-to-day expenses and
revenue projections for running the municipality over a specific period, typically a fiscal year.
It covers ongoing operating costs such as employee salaries, utilities, maintenance, public safety,
administrative expenses, and other routine expenditures required to deliver services to residents.
Revenue sources usually include property taxes, user fees, grants, and other forms of income
generated by the municipality.
Capital Budget
The capital budget is a financial plan that focuses on long-term investments in infrastructure,
facilities, and other major projects that enhance or expand the municipality's physical assets.
It typically covers large-scale projects with significant costs and longer lifespans, such as building
new roads, storm water management, bridges, parks, sewer systems, or upgrading existing
infrastructure. Funding often comes from sources like short and long-term borrowing, government
grants, special levies, and reserve funds.
Operating Budget
Understanding Operating vs. Capital Budgets
A municipal budget is a summary of the money coming in and being spent in a specific period of
time, referred to as a fiscal period. It is a comprehensive guide for making financial and operating
decisions.
The City's expenditures, or what it spends money on, is divided into operating and capital:
The City of Charlottetown engages in a comprehensive budget preparation process to allocate
resources effectively. In doing so, the City must adhere to the Municipal Government Act of
Prince Edward Island (the Act) and the Financial Plan Regulations (the Regulations). The Act and
Regulations set out the rules for how the City must handle its money, including budgeting,
planning for future expenses, and keeping track of assets. The legislation refers to the City
budget as a Financial Plan.
Key legislative requirements from the Act:
The fiscal year for the City is April 1 to March 31 [S149(1)]
On or before March 31 in each year, City Council shall by resolution adopt a budget for the
upcoming fiscal year. [S150(1)]
City Council must provide public notice and hold a public meeting regarding the budget not
less than two weeks before it receives final approval and is adopted. [S151(1)]
A copy of the final approved budget shall be filed with the Minister of Housing and
Communities by April 15 of the fiscal year that it was adopted. [S150(4)]
Legislative Framework
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Engagement
Public engagement is essential for responsive governance. In preparing the 2026-2027 budget,
the City used various methods to engage with residents and gather feedback:
Community Town Halls
Online survey
Committee presentations
In-person presentations
All Budget Committee meetings are held in a public forum, live-streamed and are available for
public viewing on the City's YouTube channel.
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Charlottetown also serves as one of PEI's primary tourism gateways. The city welcomes visitors by
air, land, and sea, and is home to one of Atlantic Canada's busiest cruise ports.
The Port of Charlottetown expects nearly 80 cruise ship calls in 2026, bringing an estimated
+165,000 visitors to the city. This influx contributes to the local economy and supports businesses,
cultural attractions, and hospitality services. At the same time, it places additional seasonal
demand on municipal infrastructure and services, including policing and emergency response,
water and wastewater systems, traffic management, and the maintenance of parks, streets, and
public spaces.
Tourism and Seasonal Population Growth
As the provincial capital and largest municipality in Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown plays a
central role in the Island's economic, administrative, and cultural life. This role brings unique
opportunities, but also distinct service and infrastructure challenges.
Capital City Context and Service Pressures
Charlottetown's population is approximately 48,700 residents. However, the broader Capital
Region, which includes the neighbouring towns of Stratford and Cornwall and surrounding rural
areas, has a population of roughly 96,500 people and accounts for more than half of PEI's total
population. As the Island's primary employment, education, government, and service centre,
Charlottetown supports not only its residents but also a much larger regional population that rely
on the city's infrastructure and municipal services each day.
Historic Population Growth
Daytime Population and Regional Service Demand
Charlottetown experiences a significant daily influx of workers, students, and visitors. While the
city's infrastructure is funded primarily through municipal property taxes paid by Charlottetown
residents and businesses, it serves a population that extends well beyond municipal boundaries.
Traffic data illustrates the scale of this regional demand. In 2023, the average daily traffic volume
at the five major access points into Charlottetown totaled approximately 107,414 vehicles per day.
The Capital Region population is nearly double that of the city proper, indicating the significant
number of commuters and service users who rely on Charlottetown's road network, transit system,
public spaces, and emergency services.
Many of these users reside outside city limits and do not contribute to municipal revenues through
property taxes. At the same time, the costs associated with maintaining and expanding
infrastructure have increased significantly, while municipal revenue tools have not evolved at the
same pace as service demands.
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These challenges are not unique to Charlottetown but are common among capital cities and
regional service hubs. Recognizing this, the City of Charlottetown continues to work with the
Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities and other local governments in advocating for
a more equitable, long-term funding framework that reflects the realities of modern municipal
service delivery.
Strengthening collaboration with provincial and federal partners will be essential to ensuring that
Charlottetown can continue to provide the infrastructure and services required to support
residents, businesses, and visitors--while sustaining the city's role as the capital and economic
centre of PEI.
Moving Toward Sustainable Funding Solutions
Population growth and regional service demand have also contributed to increased use of
municipal services.
Public transit usage has grown significantly since the service was launched in 2015. In 2025, T3
Transit recorded 1.4 million rides, compared with 403,683 rides in its first year of operation. This
growth reflects the increasing importance of transit in supporting mobility within the city and
across the Capital Region.
Emergency services have also experienced rising demand. Between 2020 and 2024:
Calls for service to Charlottetown Police Services increased by 35%
Charlottetown Fire Department calls increased by 42.8%
These increases reflect both population growth and the city's role as the primary service centre for
much of the Island.
Growing Demand for Municipal Services
Infrastructure Pressures
Like many municipalities across Atlantic Canada, Charlottetown's core infrastructure--including
water and wastewater systems--was originally constructed to serve a much smaller population
than the city supports today.
Maintaining, upgrading and expanding this infrastructure to meet current and future demand
represents one of the city's most significant long-term financial responsibilities.
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Services You Receive
INSPECTION/
PERMITTING
BYLAWS
POLICE
FIRE
RECREATION
ROADS AND
TRAILS
ADMIN/
GRANTS
COMMUNITY
PLANNING
STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT
WATER AND
SEWER
SERVICES
TRANSIT
URBAN
FORESTRY
PARKS AND
NATURAL
AREAS
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS
CITY
FACILITIES
ICE RINK
EVENTS
AND
CULTURE
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Each March, City Council establishes the municipal property tax rate as part of the annual
budgeting process. The current municipal residential rate is $0.67 per $100 of assessed value. This
rate is applied in addition to the provincial rate of $1.50 per $100 of assessed value, which
includes a $0.50 residential credit.
Rate Setting
Under the current structure, the province collects all property taxes and remits the municipal
portion to the City. Across PEI, municipalities -- including Charlottetown -- receive approximately
2.2 cents of every property tax dollar collected. By comparison, municipalities across Canada
typically receive between 8 and 10 cents per property tax dollar collected. In addition to property
tax revenues, Charlottetown receives provincial transfers that help support important services
and programs that residents rely on.
The City continues to engage with the Province on revenue-sharing arrangements, with the goal
of achieving a more equitable and sustainable revenue-sharing model to help the city address
increased infrastructure demands, public safety costs, and population growth pressures.
Revenue Sharing with the Province
The City receives funding for services and capital projects from the following sources:
Property taxes
Provincial/federal grants
Water and Sewer service fees
User fees
Sources of Funding
Funding & Taxation
Tax Collection & Revenue Sharing
Property taxes for Charlottetown are collected and administered by the Government of Prince
Edward Island. The province is responsible for billing and collecting municipal property taxes,
provincial property taxes, provincial income taxes, as well as fire and waste management
charges. The municipal portion of property tax revenue is then remitted to the City on a monthly
basis. These municipal revenues support core local services, including policing, fire protection,
public transit, and infrastructure maintenance and renewal.
Water and Sewer utility fees are collected and managed directly by the City and are funded
separately from property taxes.
How Property Taxes Work in Charlottetown
Assessment
Property assessments are conducted annually by the province. Assessment notices and property
tax bills are typically issued in early May.
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In September 2025, Charlottetown's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brad MacConnell
launched the Innovation Task Force - a cross-departmental working group tasked with
improving how technology, data, and business practices are aligned across City departments.
The task force brings together staff from across the organization to identify opportunities where
new tools, improved processes and data sharing can enhance the way the City operates and
serves residents.
A key focus of the task force is identifying practical ways to deliver services more efficiently, while
maintaining and improving service levels. By reviewing existing policies, reducing duplication, and
exploring the use of modern digital tools, the task force is working to find operational efficiencies
that reduce costs without compromising the high quality programs and services residents rely on.
The Innovation Task Force is an important part of the City's ongoing commitment to modernizing
municipal operations. By proactively seeking efficiencies and smarter ways of working, the City is
positioning itself to manage costs responsibly and ensuring resources are used as effectively as
possible.
Innovation Task Force
Innovation Task Force Structure
City of Charlottetown
2026/2027
Operating Budget
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
and
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Property Taxes
Provincial Grant
Planning
Police
Economic Dev., Tourism and Culture
Parks and Recreation
Municipal Capital Expenditure Grant
Other Revenue
52,916,036
26,122,822
3,990,179
3,037,014
2,250,000
1,008,293
5,625,650
4,128,574
54%
26%
4%
3%
2%
Total Revenue
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
Provincial Grant
26%
Property Taxes 54%
Planning 4%
Economic Dev., Tourism
and Culture 2%
Parks and
Recreation 1%
Municipal Capital
Expenditure Grant 6%
Other Revenue 4%
Police 3%
1%
6%
4%
100%
99,078,568
2026/2027 Budget
Revenue
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City Government
Environment & Sustainability
Economic Dev., Tourism and Culture
Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services
Fire
Human Resources
Mayor & Council
Parks and Recreation
Planning
Police
Public Works and Municipal Buildings
$
5,310,641
7,419,977
5,904,290
27,327,970
6,722,643
1,579,451
860,137
6,039,518
3,207,417
15,880,937
21,026,201
5.2%
7.3%
5.8%
27.0%
6.6%
1.6%
0.8%
6.0%
3.2%
15.7%
20.8%
100%
$
101,279,182
5.8% Economic Dev.,
7.3% Environment &
Sustainability
5.2% City Government
20.8% Public Works and
Municipal Buildings
27.0% Finance, Audit and
Fiscal Services
15.7% Police
3.2% Planning
1.6% Human Resources
6.64% Fire
0.8% Mayor & Council
6.0% Parks and Recreation
Tourism and Culture
Total Expenditures
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Budget
Expenditures
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City of Charlottetown
Revenue
Property Taxes
Provincial Grant
Planning
Parkades
Police
Economic Development, Tourism and Culture
Parks and Recreation
Municipal Capital Expenditure Grant
Other Revenue
Total City Operating Revenue
Expenses
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
Total City Operating Expenditures
City Operating Surplus (Deficit)
Water and Sewer Surplus (Deficit)
Consolidated Operating Surplus (Deficit)
892,066
276,812
2025/2026
Budget
89,946,041
94,045,720
(4,099,679)
(615,254)
2,409,477
2,426,651
2025/2026
Forecast
89,966,764
89,949,590
17,174
17,174
2026/2027
Budget
2,392,588
191,974
99,078,568
101,279,182
(2,200,614)
(2,200,614)
Revenue
Expenses
Prior Year Operating Surplus
Profit (Loss) After Applying Prior Year Surplus
Prior Year Operating Surplus
Profit (Loss) After Applying Prior Year Surplus
City Government
Environment & Sustainability
Economic Development, Tourism and Culture
Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services
Fire
Human Resources
Mayor & Council
Parks and Recreation
Planning
Police
Public Works and Municipal Buildings
48,781,073
23,824,902
4,767,679
400,000
3,137,014
2,000,000
876,460
4,500,000
1,658,913
4,610,404
4,255,517
5,337,563
25,787,050
6,455,532
1,493,817
880,255
5,474,889
3,278,172
15,932,370
20,540,151
16,052,860
16,333,206
(280,346)
1,172,412
3,484,425
49,588,058
23,842,505
3,820,895
400,000
3,137,014
2,000,000
973,545
4,500,000
1,704,747
4,585,507
4,294,517
5,233,613
24,733,428
6,355,507
1,493,817
860,137
5,452,855
2,526,688
15,423,370
18,990,151
16,144,399
13,831,387
2,313,012
96,465
52,916,036
26,122,822
3,990,179
400,000
3,037,014
2,250,000
1,008,293
5,625,650
3,728,574
17,017,814
17,034,703
(16,889)
2,409,477
5,310,641
7,419,977
5,904,290
27,327,970
6,722,643
1,579,451
860,137
6,039,518
3,207,417
15,880,937
21,026,201
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
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Police
Planning
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Revenue
Fiscal Services
2025/26
Budget
2025/26
Forecast
2026/27
Budget
Provincial Court Fines
Parking Meter - Tickets
Parking Meter - Tokens
Record Check
Dog Tags
Licenses - Taxi
Provincial Funding - Police Training
Ewatch Camera Sponsorship
Vending Licenses/By-laws/Maps
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Program
Operational Expense Funding
Miscellaneous Revenue
Building Permits
Rezoning/Variances
Zoning Inquiry
Subdivisions/Agreements
STR Licenses & Registration
Vending Licenses/By-laws/Maps
Housing Accelerator Fund Revenue
Partner Funding
Non-Commercial Property Taxes
Commercial Property Taxes
Provincial Grant
QEH Partial Grant in Lieu of Taxes
Pownal Parkade
Queen Parkade
Fitzroy Parkade
Municipal Capital Expenditure Grant
Parking - Red Shores
Rent
Interest Income
Investment Income from CADC
Tourism Accom. Levy Admin Fee
Outside Fire Protection
PSC Building Safer Communities
1999 Memorandum of Agreement
Miscellaneous Revenue
27,074,997
21,551,076
23,824,902
155,000
55,000
172,500
172,500
4,500,000
400,000
362,800
50,000
100,000
100,000
30,000
334,713
140,000
100,000
2,850,000
40,000
15,000
25,000
60,000
300
1,777,379
-
-
420,000
420,000
895,514
20,000
500
30,000
63,000
50,000
30,000
1,035,000
25,000
148,000
27,524,327
21,908,731
23,842,505
155,000
55,000
172,500
172,500
4,500,000
400,000
362,800
50,000
100,000
100,000
30,000
334,713
140,000
143,034
1,868,716
45,000
18,000
15,000
60,000
300
1,777,379
36,500
420,000
420,000
895,514
20,000
500
30,000
63,000
50,000
30,000
1,035,000
25,000
148,000
29,866,971
23,049,065
26,122,822
155,000
55,000
172,500
172,500
5,625,650
400,000
362,800
140,000
100,000
100,000
30,000
-
140,000
26,714
2,000,000
40,000
15,000
25,000
60,000
300
1,777,379
72,500
410,000
410,000
885,514
20,000
500
30,000
63,000
50,000
30,000
1,035,000
25,000
78,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
22
Other Revenue
Tourism Accomodation Levy
EV Charging Station
Transit Revenue
Miscellenous Revenue
Simmons Arena
Budget Item Totals
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Revenue
Recreation and Other
Cody Banks Arena
2025/26
Budget
89,946,041
2025/26
Forecast
89,966,764
2026/27
Budget
99,078,568
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Minor Hockey
Minor Figure Skating
Minor Ringette
Adult & Public Skates
Recreational/Schools
Floor Activities
Signs & Advertising
Private Ice Rentals
Canteen Sales
Minor Hockey
Minor Figure Skating
Minor Ringette
Adult & Public Skates
Recreational/Schools
Floor Activities
Signs & Advertising
Private Ice Rentals
Canteen Sales
Rooms/Halls/Events
Registration Fees
Sports Field Rentals
Miscellaneous Revenue
2,000,000
26,200
-
15,200
118,500
38,000
12,000
2,000
52,000
14,000
4,000
7,000
15,000
134,500
85,000
8,000
2,500
90,000
8,000
20,000
22,000
15,000
73,250
102,591
30,887
22,232
2,000,000
29,000
-
15,200
118,500
38,000
12,000
2,000
52,000
16,364
4,000
8,321
15,237
149,500
95,000
8,000
2,500
100,000
10,117
20,000
26,191
15,000
73,250
152,782
30,887
23,896
2,250,000
29,000
2,229,860
15,200
110,000
58,000
12,000
1,250
55,500
12,500
4,000
36,000
10,000
142,000
95,000
8,000
2,500
75,000
4,500
30,000
50,000
17,500
78,215
152,591
31,505
22,232
23
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Property Tax and Utility Rates
Total
$782.75
2026/2027 Single Family Dwelling Unmetered Utility
Rates
Effective April 1, 2026
2026/2027 Property Tax Rates per $100 of Assessed Value (No Increase)
Water
Sewer
Water Base Rate
Water Consumption Rate
Sewer Base Rate
Sewer Consumption Rate
Non-Commercial (Mobile Home Parks)
Non-Commercial (Mobile Home Parks-Out of Province)
Non-Commercial (Residential)
Non-Commercial (Out of Province Ownership)
Hotel/Motel and 4+ Unit Buildings
Hotel/Motel and 4+ Unit Buildings (Out of Province)
Commercial
BIA Commercial (on Behalf of DCI)
$259.09
$523.66
$0.42
$1.08
$0.67
$1.33
$0.91
$1.57
$2.36
$0.18
$0.401/day
$0.455/Metre
3
$0.687/day
$1.096/Meter
2026/2027 Single Family Dwelling Metered
Utility Rates
Summary of City Departments
City Government
Summary
At the core of Charlottetown's governance, the Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer plays a crucial role in leadership and coordination. It provides leadership in the
growth and planning of Charlottetown by coordinating strategic initiatives, facilitating
effective governance and ensuring the seamless execution of City policies, bylaws and
resolutions that drive continued development and growth throughout the municipality.
Administration supports the City's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Mayor and
Council through dedicated Executive Resources and a Procedures and Records
Coordinator.
The Office also provides City Council with advice on civic matters, and oversees the
strategic management of City staff and their respective departments. The office
supports Council on strategic initiatives with community input.
Programs and Services Provided
Ensures City resolutions and policies are in compliance
Informs Council on the operation and affairs of the City
Responsible for hiring, directing and managing all City staff
Acts as a key liaison with all strategic partners
Budget Highlights
Focus on prudent fiscal management and decision making based on continued
high level of service delivery to our citizens
Recognition of aging infrastructure and the need for strategic asset management
Building on lasting partnerships to support our strategic plan
Strategically addressing the growth of our city with the support of partner funding
programs
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
25
Communications
Department Summary
The Communications Department serves as the voice of the City, working in
collaboration with all departments to ensure that projects and initiatives are
communicated effectively so that residents, businesses and other stakeholders
understand the City's actions and their impact on the community. The Communications
Department also oversees community and media relations, and the City's social media
channels, digital engagement platform, and website administration.
Programs and Services Provided
Media relations
Community relations
Public affairs and issues management
Internal communications
Social media, digital engagement, and website administration
Brand management
Budget Highlights
Status quo budget
Three full-time employees
26
Information Technology
Department Summary
Information Technology (IT) is responsible for managing the City's technology
infrastructure and supporting government operations. This includes providing technical
assistance to staff, as well as maintaining the security of technology infrastructure and
data. IT supports citizen engagement by providing digital services and ensuring data
management and compliance with regulations.
Programs and Services Provided
Assesses potential security threats
Troubleshoots issues and hardware repair
Installs software and external devices
Ensures compliance with standards
Maintains infrastructure, licensing and vendor relationships
Budget Highlights
Continued implementation of Cityworks software to improve asset management,
service request processing, and management of building permits and applications
(including e-permitting)
Development and implementation of a new City website to replace the existing
platform
27
28
Total City Government Expenses
Strategic Priorities
Expenses
Total Strategic Priorities Expenses
Information Technology
Expenses
Expenses
Net City Government Services Expenditures
1,396,400
4,610,404
18,500
46,500
3,149,004
2025/2026
Budget
3,149,004
1,390,400
4,585,507
37,473
2025/2026
Forecast
248,712
3,441,929
1,573,500
5,310,641
46,500
2026/2027
Budget
34,500
11,000
1,000
10,000
729,000
73,000
140,400
70,000
7,000
7,000
360,000
2,594,004
370,000
70,000
30,000
25,000
15,000
2,500
25,000
2,500
15,000
10,000
3,000
5,000
500
2,594,004
370,000
70,000
30,000
25,000
15,000
2,500
25,000
2,500
15,000
31,673
5,000
800
10,000
729,000
73,000
140,400
70,000
1,000
7,000
360,000
35,500
10,000
1,000
2,797,929
400,000
70,000
30,000
35,000
18,000
2,500
50,000
2,500
36,000
13,000
3,500
5,000
226,712
500
10,000
880,000
84,000
175,000
80,000
1,500
7,000
336,000
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
City Government Services
City Government and Strategic Priorities
City Government
Salaries & Benefits
Solicitors' Fees
Fees & Memberships
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Miscellaneous
New Equipment
Reports & Studies
FOIPP Implementation
Infrastructure & Asset Management
Professional Services
Meeting Expenses
Advertising and Communications
Projects
Miscellaneous
500
5,500
2,630
-
-
8,630
Total Communications Expenses
Communications
Expenses
Communications and Marketing
Staff Development
Miscellaneous
Computer Supplies
Network Support & Maintenance Agreements
Service Level Agreements/Hosting
Desktop Software Subscriptions/Purchases
Internet/Network
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Phones
Total Information Technology Expenditures
29
Office Supplies:
Solicitors' Fees:
Fees - Solicitor - Administration
Fees - Solicitor - Human Resources
Fees - Solicitor - Planning
Fees - Other
City Government
Salaries & Benefits:
Fees & Memberships:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
400,000
2,797,929
70,000
30,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
General Office Supplies
Postage
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
FCM Membership
Chief Administrative Officer
Directors (3)
Executive Resource & Privacy Coordinator (3)
Administrative Assistant to Mayor & Council
Procedure & Records Coordinator
Manager Infrastructure & Assets
Internal Auditor
IT Officer
IT Staff (5)
GIS Technician (2)
Senior Communications Officer
Communications Staff (2)
Strategic Initiatives Officer
0
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
30
Miscellaneous:
New Equipment:
Reports & Studies:
City Government
Staff Developement:
Training
Registrations
Professional Services:
FOIPP Implementation:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Infrastructure & Asset Management:
2,500
- -
2,500
- -
35,000
18,000
50,000
36,000
13,000
Training Materials & Registration
Travel - Staff
Fees & Memberships
Petty Cash,City Newspaper Ads,
Subscriptions (Newspapers, etc.)
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Strategic Priorities
Expenses
31
Projects:
Miscellaneous:
Miscellaneous:
City Government
Meeting Expenses:
Meals
Office Supplies
Staff Development:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Communications
Communications and Marketing:
Advertising and Communications:
Advertising - Media
0
0
0
226,712
500
3,500
- -
5,000
- -
1,000
34,500
11,000
-
-
-
-
Strategic Plan
Community Survey
Other Projects
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
32
Corporate Services
Information Technology
Computer Supplies:
Support & Maintenance Total
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Network Support & Maintenance Agreements:
Police Services
10,000
300,000
580,000
880,000
Cables Adapters and Media
IT Research & Advisory Services
Everbridge System - EMO
Book King - Facilities Scheduling
ESRI - ArcGIS Products
Fire Services Digital Solution
Planning & Asset Management Solution
LAMA Maintenance
Fraxion + GP
Storagepipe (Backups)
Penetration Testing
Security Sensor + SOC
Digital Forensic Services - AxiomMagnet
Atola
Axon - Video editing with audit functions
PROS - Police Reporting & Occurrence System
Digital Evidence Inc. - Electronic Ticketing System
Livescan Fingerprint System (User Access Fees)
Cellebrite Services
Crash Data Analytics
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
33
Phones:
Landlines,Bldg Security & Fiber Modems
Internet/Network:
Staff Development:
Travel & Transportation:
Service Level Agreements/Hosting:
Endeavour SLA
City Portal - Web Site
Printer and Plotter Leases
Printer Meter Reads
Printer Supplies
Wildcard Certificate
Desktop Software Subscriptions/Purchases:
175,000
336,000
1,500
-
-
7,000
-
84,000
80,000
Mobility (Smart Phones and Data Modems)
Radios
Office 365 Hosting (Email + Office Apps)
AutoCAD
RETScreen Pro
Berla iVe
S21 Categorization
Milestone Smart Client - Identity Cloaking Software
BlueBeam (Construction Software/PDF Editing)
Nuance Licenses/Subscriptions (PDF Editing)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Economic, Tourism and Cultural
Development
Department Summary
The Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Department drives inclusive
economic growth, helps shape the visitor experience, enhances residents' quality of life
and civic pride and contributes to building community capital. It works with partners to
advance economic prosperity and manages public events, public art, cultural
development, tourism, civic celebrations and sport tourism events, among others.
Programs and Services Provided
Increased investment
Business and tourism attraction and development
Arts and cultural development
Event hosting support and delivery of civic celebrations
Newcomer engagement
Visitor Information Centre operation
Budget Highlights
Further development of economic growth and attraction strategies, alongside
advancement of a reconciliation roadmap
Sustained funding for international business development and attraction initiatives
Increased investment in civic celebrations and community life
Funding of ten signature national and international events, including the 2027
Scotties Tournament of Hearts, along with continued support of annual events
through the Festival & Event Grant Program
Maximizing the economic, community and social impact of the arts in alignment
with the City's Cultural Policy, including an increase in public art and Cultural Grant
Program
34
35
Total Arts and Culture Expenditures
Expenditures
Miscellaneous
Grants
Cultural Initiatives
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development
Economic Development - Business
Expenses
Economic Development - Tourism and Civic Celebrations
Expenses
706,619
315,700
1,511,344
2025/2026
Budget
726,619
289,300
1,425,294
2025/2026
Forecast
800,578
345,200
1,548,612
2026/2027
Budget
15,000
5,000
14,000
500
18,000
500
1,500
261,200
750
585,869
120,000
589,981
268,500
3,000
500
1,500
121,000
349,000
25,000
149,863
3,000
11,500
5,000
7,400
250
17,350
500
1,300
246,000
650
607,869
118,100
549,981
264,500
2,600
500
1,500
96,000
351,200
24,000
132,863
2,150
15,000
5,000
14,000
500
18,000
500
1,500
290,700
679,799
300,263
3,000
500
1,500
121,000
352,000
25,000
62,550
3,000
750
658,828
141,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development
Salaries & Benefits
Fees and Memberships
Staff Development
Travel and Transportation
Equipment Repairs and Rentals
Business Development
Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Marketing & Development
Investment Program
Miscellaneous
Memberships & Partnerships
Tourism
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Advertising & Communications
Miscellaneous
Equipment Repairs & Rentals
Public Relations/Annual Civic Events
Total Business and Growth Expenditures
Economic Development - Arts and Culture
Expenses
36
Total Events Attraction and Hosting Expenditures
Grants
Administrative Expenses
Meeting Expenses
Bank Service Charges
Tourism Accommodation Levy
Revenue
Expenses
Economic Development - Events Attraction and Hosting
Expenses
Staff Development
Travel and Transportation
Miscellaneous
Equipment Repairs and Rentals
Business/Community Development
803,900
2,000,000
2,000,000
3,337,563
2025/2026
Budget
792,400
2,000,000
2,000,000
3,233,613
2025/2026
Forecast
959,900
2, 250,000
2,250,000
3,654,290
2026/2027
Budget
3,000
15,000
1,000
1,500
783,400
1,938,000
60,000
1,500
500
3,000
12,000
500
1,500
775,400
1,938,000
60,000
1,500
500
3,000
15,000
1,000
1,500
939,400
2,182,500
67,500
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development
-
Total Tourism Accommodation Levy Expenditures
Net Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development
Expenditures
37
Staff Development:
Business Development:
Fees and Memberships:
Travel and Transportation:
Equipment Repairs and Rentals:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Economic Development - Business
Salaries & Benefits:
Manager of Economic Growth & Attraction
Event Management & Tourism Officer
Culture & Economic Coordinator
Civic Engagement & Events Coordinator
Civic Events & Tourism Assistant
VIC Staff (3) - Casual
Economic Development Officer
Business Improvement Area (BIA):
Staff Mileage
Professional Development
Downtown Charlottetown Inc.
Charlottetown Islanders
Eastlink Centre: Game Day Expenses
Eastlink Centre: Marketing
EDAC | Chamber | APEC | etc.
Economic Development Strategy
Growth & Attraction Missions and Partnerships
Newcomer Events
Report Preparation
0
3,000
1,500
679,799
300,263
121,000
352,000
500
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
38
Tourism:
Printing | Signage
Staff Uniforms
Miscellaneous:
Staff Development:
National Conferences
Training Materials & Registration
Investment Program:
Travel & Transportation:
Economic Development - Tourism
Memberships & Partnerships:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Marketing & Development:
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Staff Mileage
Committee Meeting Expenses
102296 PEI Inc - Year 5 of 5
141 Kent Street - Year 10 of 10
150 |152 Kent Street - Year 5 of 5
Arts Hotel - Year 3 of 5
CADC | BIO - Year 3 of 10
Canadian Capital Cities Organization
East Coast Music Association
Event Atlantic
Tourism Industry Association of PEI
Destination Initiatives and Creative | Platform
Fees | Web Enhancements | etc.
25,000
62,550
15,000
14,000
3,000
5,000
500
39
Miscellaneous:
Equipment Repairs & Rentals:
Economic Development - Culture
Miscellaneous:
Grants:
Cultural Grants
Grant in Lieu of Taxes: Confederation Centre
Grant in Lieu of Taxes: The Guild
Librarian Support
Operating Grant: The Arts Guild
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Advertising & Communications:
Public Relations/Annual Civic Events:
Annual Civic Events
CIB | Make our Hometown Beautiful
Floats & Parades
HMCS Charlottetown
Mascot
Misc. Promotions
Student Visits
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Discover Charlottetown Travel Guide
Social Media Promotional Support
290,700
658,828
18,000
500
1,500
750
40
Travel & Transportation:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Cultural Initiatives:
Advisory Board Projects
Art in the Open
Arts & Culture Micro-Initiatives
Creative City Network of Canada
Public Art Initiatives
Reconciliation Roadmap
Miscellaneous:
Equipment Repairs & Rentals:
Business / Community Development:
Economic Development - Events Attraction
Staff Development:
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Elected Official Travel
Staff Mileage
Professional Development
Community Initiatives
Event Development & Attraction
Event Hosting
Memberships
Municipal Partnerships | Birthplace Initiatives
Promotions & Materials
Web | Video Hosting
0
0
0
0
0
3,000
15,000
1,000
1,500
141,000
939,400
41
Tourism Accommodation Levy
Revenue:
Expenses:
Grants
Administrative Expenses
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
2,250,000
2,182,500
67,500
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Environment and Sustainability
Department Summary
The Environment and Sustainability Department collaborates with internal staff to
manage the City's natural assets, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure that City
operations are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. The department
partners with external groups and individuals to enhance Charlottetown's natural
areas, ecosystem services, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, food security,
and climate resilience. It oversees programs such as energy reduction initiatives,
climate action planning, management of natural areas and urban forests, water
conservation and flood prevention, food and waste programs, public transit and active
transportation.
Programs and Services Provided
Energy reduction programs
Climate action planning
Natural areas and urban forest management
Water conservation and flood prevention programs
Food and waste programs
Public transit and active transportation
Budget Highlights
Full-sized transit buses, electric minibuses and chargers
Neighbourhood bikeways and active transportation wayfinding signage
Post-Fiona natural area restoration
Home flood rebates
Better Homes Neighbourhood Program
42
43
Total Switch Expenditures
Total Transit Expenditures
Switch
Environment and Sustainability
Revenue
Expenses
Total Environment and Sustainability Expenditures
Transit
Revenue
Expenses
Net Environment, Sustainability and Transit Expenditures
4,229,317
1,680,767
2,513,364
61,386
2025/2026
Budget
26,200
91,386
1,696,767
2,506,364
4,265,517
2025/2026
Forecast
29,000
68,520
1,729,209
5,622,248
5,161,117
2,229,860
2026/2027
Budget
29,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Grant Funding
Expenses
59,000
2,386
1,043,769
26,500
6,600
2,657
808,150
74,391
15,700
2,500
15,000
(314,500)
74,000
6,300
66,000
2,813,000
124,514
(570,450)
89,000
2,386
1,043,769
26,500
6,600
2,657
748,150
72,891
18,500
2,500
15,000
(239,800)
69,000
4,300
66,000
2,813,000
124,514
(570,450)
66,000
2,520
1,260,408
26,500
6,600
2,710
794,600
74,391
20,760
3,000
25,000
(484,760)
45,000
4,500
107,902
6,020,646
135,162
(690,962)
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Environment, Sustainability and Transit
Salaries & Benefits
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Meeting Expenses
Projects
Education & Communication
Miscellaneous
Equipment Repair & Rentals
Community Neighbourhood Events
Partner Funding
Projects
Memberships
Grants
Transit Contract
Shelter Maintenance
Partner Funding
Administrative Expenses
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous
44
Projects:
Meeting Expenses:
Staff Development:
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits:
Travel & Transportation:
Environment and Sustainability
Revenue:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
EV Chargers
10 Permanent Staff
4 Contract/Seasonal
E&S Committee Travel
Department mileage
Fiona Restoration
Natural Asset Management
Climate Action Plan
Flood Management Programs
Pond Studies
Watershed Group Projects
Better Homes Program
Food Programs
EV and Ebike Maintenance
Training and Professional Development for E&S staff
Meals and Meeting Expenses for Dept. and Standing Committee
0
1,260,408
6,600
2,710
29,000
26,500
794,600
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
45
Transit
Revenue:
Miscellaneous
Partner Funding:
Equipment Repair & Rentals:
Education & Communication:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Community Neighbourhood Events:
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Microgrants Program
Staff Uniforms
EV Charger Electricity
IT and Office Supplies
Business Tree Challenge
Food Workshops
Rooted in Art
AT Engagement
Waste Reduction
Climate Action Plan
Memberships
Cosmetic Pestide Fees
Business Tree Challenge
AT Fund
Climate Challenge Fund
FCM Forestry/Trans Canada Trails/Tree Canada
FCM Natural Asset
Green Municipal Fund
2,229,860
3,000
74,391
20,760
25,000
(484,760)
46
Grants:
Expenses
Projects:
Memberships
Bank Charges:
Partner Funding:
Transit Contract:
Shelter Maintenance:
Switch
Revenue:
Expenses
Administrative Expenses:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Switch Bank Fees
Transit Consulting
Transit Memberships
Transit Service Payment
Fuel
Bus Shelter Maintenance
Snow Removal
Switch Loan Management
Province of PEI
Stratford and Cornwall Contributions
Pat and the Elephant/Accessible Taxi Pilot
6,020,646
4,500
2,520
45,000
66,000
107,902
135,162
(690,962)
-
Finance
Department Summary
The Finance Department manages all fiscal responsibilities for the City. It oversees
procurement for City departments and handles insurance coverage for all City
properties. The department is committed to providing clear and comprehensive
information, as well as support, to facilitate informed strategic decisions for the City. It
is responsible for developing and managing short-and long-term financial plans,
capital and operating budgets and cash flow monitoring. The department is also
responsible for billing and accounting for City revenues, accounts payable for all
departments, preparation of annual financial statements, and the annual year-end
audit.
Programs and Services Provided
Short-and long-term operating and capital financial planning and budgeting
Budget monitoring
Cash management
Billing and accounting for City revenues
Accounts payable for all City departments
Financial reporting
Procurement
Budget Highlights
Status quo budget with some additional funding for depreciation and interest tied
to the capital budget
47
48
Total Revenue
Finance and Audit
Expenses
Total Insurance Expenses
Other
Expenses
Total Fiscal Services Expenses
Insurance
Expenses
Total Finance and Audit Expenses
Fiscal Services
Expenses
Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services
Revenue
Total Other Expenses
Net Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services Expenditures
1,073,971
1,192,229
2025/2026
Budget
17,981,923
79,123,488
5,538,927
(53,336,438)
993,561
1,083,991
2025/2026
Forecast
17,174,412
79,991,110
5,481,464
(55,257,682)
1,077,917
1,502,931
2026/2027
Budget
18,932,913
86,519,022
5,814,209
(59,191,052)
Cyber Insurance
General Coverage
922,229
152,000
20,000
3,000
15,000
80,000
129,340
944,631
3,792,927
42,000
75,000
129,000
1,500,000
48,781,073
23,824,902
400,000
4,500,000
1,617,513
5,220,023
50,000
12,711,900
44,154
949,407
805,991
152,000
15,000
3,000
5,000
103,000
3,652,264
42,000
75,000
212,200
1,500,000
4,141,875
340,612
12,691,925
49,588,058
23,842,505
400,000
4,500,000
1,660,547
48,569
1,029,348
3,568,209
42,000
75,000
129,000
2,000,000
1,207,931
152,000
20,000
3,000
15,000
105,000
52,916,036
26,122,822
400,000
5,625,650
1,454,514
5,150,182
50,000
13,732,731
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services
Property Taxes
Provincial Grant
Parkade Fees
Municipal Capital Expenditure Grant
Other Revenue
Salaries and Benefits
Professional Auditing Services
Staff Development
Meeting Expenses
Miscellaneous
Bank Service Charges
Interest on Long Term Debt
Interest on Short Term Debt
Depreciation
Agreements and Grants
Stipends to Citizen Representatives
Elections
Fleet Management
Extraordinary Expenses
49
Parkades:
Miscellaneous:
Other Revenue:
Fiscal Services
Revenue
Property Taxes:
Provincial Grant:
Meeting Expenses:
Staff Development:
Bank Service Charges:
Professional Auditing Services:
Finance, Audit and Fiscal Services
Finance & Audit
Salaries & Benefits:
Manager - Finance
Accounts Payable Clerk
Senior Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Accounts Payable Clerk
Purchasing Officer
Finance Technician
Project Accountant
Assistant Manager - Finance
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Municipal Capital Expenditure Grant:
52,916,036
26,122,822
1,207,931
5,625,650
1,454,514
20,000
15,000
3,000
- -
152,000
105,000
400,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
50
Other
Agreements & Grants:
Elections:
Depreciation:
Insurance
Cyber Insurance:
Fleet Management:
Extraordinary Expenses:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Expenses
Interest on Long Term Debt:
Short Term (Capital Bridging) Debt:
Stipends to Citizen Representatives:
General Coverage, Municipal Vehicles, Self Insurer:
13,732,731
5,150,182
1,029,348
3,568,209
2,000,000
50,000
48,569
42,000
75,000
129,000
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Charlottetown Fire Department and
Emergency Services
Department Summary
The Charlottetown Fire Department is a proud and robust combination fire department.
It is supported by a strong and vibrant volunteer firefighter core alongside dedicated
career members. The department is committed to protecting lives and minimizing
property and environmental damage through safe and effective fire protection,
prevention, investigation, rescue, and hazardous materials response capabilities.
Operating under several City bylaws pursuant to the Provincial Municipal Government
and Fire Prevention Acts, the department provides a range of programs and services
including emergency response, training, public education, fire investigation, and fire
inspection.
Programs and Services Provided
Emergency response
Training
Public education sessions
Fire investigation
Fire inspection
Budget Highlights
New fire station construction
Engine 4 replacement
Fast rescue craft replacement
New radios and communication equipment
Firefighter turnout gear
New self-contained breathing apparatuses
New small equipment
New health and wellness equipment
51
52
Fire Services
Expenses
Net Fire Services Expenditures
6,455,532
2025/2026
Budget
6,355,507
2025/2026
Forecast
6,722,643
2026/2027
Budget
4,411,497
9,182
152,506
10,020
10,000
70,000
9,525
13,499
45,000
12,000
35,000
114,437
127,271
47,413
1,310,677
35,145
14,300
28,060
4,311,472
9,182
152,506
10,020
10,000
70,000
9,525
13,499
45,000
12,000
35,000
114,437
127,271
47,413
1,310,677
35,145
14,300
28,060
4,383,914
9,365
160,000
10,220
10,200
78,500
134,525
120,000
45,000
12,240
43,463
114,437
129,816
50,000
1,326,890
35,847
18,226
40,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Fire Services
Salaries & Benefits
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Meeting Expenses
Clothing
Advertising & Communications
Projects
Small Equipment
Radio System
Gas & Oil
Equipment Repairs & Rentals
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Volunteer Programs
Water Department Services
Fire Prevention Bureau
Air Supply & Service
Emergency Operations
53
Office Supplies:
Meeting Expenses:
Stationary
Meals for Committee Members and Staff
Room Rentals
Staff Development:
Fire
Salaries & Benefits:
Fire Chief
Deputy Chief
4 - Platoon Chiefs
Executive Assistant
12 - Career Firefighter II
6 - Relief Firefighters
3 - Career Fire Inspectors
1 - Career Fire Prevention Officer
Travel & Transportation:
Travel for Training
Mileage for Local Training
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,383,914
-
-
-
-
9,365
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
160,000
-
-
-
-
10,220
-
-
-
-
-
10,200
Office Supplies
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Blue Card Incident Command
Fire Investigation Certification
Fire Prevention Officer Certification
Firefighter Level 1 and 2 Courses
Fire Service Leadership Cert
Fire Service Administrative Cert
IFSAC Seals Challenge
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
54
Projects
Clothing:
Uniforms
Regalia
Gas & Oil:
Radio System:
Small Equipment:
Equipment Repairs & Rentals:
Advertising & Communications:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
-
-
-
-
78,500
-
-
-
-
-
134,525
-
-
-
-
120,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
45,000
-
-
-
-
12,240
-
-
43,463
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
114,437
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Hand Tools
Medical Supplies
Rescue Straps
Vacuums
Equipment Maintenance
Inspections
Fire Safety Messaging
Christmas Safety Messaging
Recruitment Drive
Communications Review
Gas and Electric Fans
Generators
Chain and Rescue Saws
Holmatro Electris Rescue Equipment
Cleaning Materials
Records Management System Evaluations
Community Projects
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
55
Volunteer Programs:
Air Supply & Service:
Emergency Operations:
Fire Prevention Bureau:
Fire Investigations
Security
Fire Prevention Activities
Water Department Services:
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs:
10 Fire Apparatus
7 Support Vehicles
NFPA Inspections
FRC Maintenance
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
129,816
-
-
-
-
50,000
-
-
1,326,890
-
-
-
-
-
-
35,847
-
-
-
-
-
18,226
-
-
-
-
-
40,000
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Personal Protective Equipment
Radios
Staff Training
Annual Inspections for Cylinders
Annual Inspection Compressor
Maintenance of SCBAs
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Volunteer Activities
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Human Resources
Department Summary
The Human Resources Department ensures that human capital aligns with the City's
objectives and fosters a positive and inclusive workplace culture. The department
manages the employees lifecycle from recruitment to exit and ensures compliance with
regulations. The Human Resources Department is also responsible for administering
benefits, managing employee relations, labour relations, payroll and pension
administration.
Programs and Services Provided
Ensures City complies with labour laws and regulations
Manages payroll
Recruitment
Health and Safety
Pension
Labour relations
Employee engagement
Employee relations
Wellness
Budget Highlights
Job Evaluation Project (to be completed by end of 2026 as per Job Evaluation
Policy)
Workforce Manager (ADP Upgrade Project Continuation & Implementation)
Wellness Strategy - Year 1 Rollout
56
57
Net Human Resources Expenses
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Human Resources
2025/2026
Budget
2025/2026
Forecast
2026/2027
Budget
1,210,804
1,150
56,580
103,500
115,000
37,731
32,979
3,853
6,354
11,500
1,171,898
1,150
66,335
95,000
65,000
45,874
30,560
4,500
3,000
10,500
1,171,898
1,150
66,335
95,000
65,000
45,874
30,560
4,500
3,000
10,500
1,493,817
1,579,451
Human Resources
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Office Supplies
Employee Services
Payroll Services
Contract Services
Organizational Development
Staff Development
Miscellaneous
Small Miscellaneous Equipment
Employee Assistance Program
1,493,817
58
Office Supplies:
Human Resources
Salaries & Benefits:
Health & Safety Officer - Contract
Assistant Manager
Payroll Services Officer
Manager - Human Resources
Human Resources Services Officer
Human Resources Executive Officer
Payroll Services Officer
Human Resources Policy & Procedures Coordinator
Health & Safety Officer
Recruitment Coordinator
Payroll and HR Coordinator
Employee Services:
Staff BBQ
Service Awards
Staff Engagement Activities
Employee Appreciation Day
Staff Appreciation
Volunteer Thank You's
Cards
Pension Commission Meetings
Retirement Session
Noise Survey
Audiometric Testing
Personal Protective Equipment for Field Use and for Demo/Training Use
Audiometric Testing Equipment Annual Calibration
Audiometric Testing Database Software
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
1,210,804
1,150
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
56,580
Misc. Office Supplies
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
59
Payroll Services:
Contract Services:
Ongoing Negotiations, Arbitrations, Meeting Space and Legal Fees
Investigative & Mediation Services
Job Evaluation Committee Training
Korn Ferry Assistance with Job Evaluation Project
Staff Development:
Organizational Development:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
103,500
115,000
37,731
32,979
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
ADP HR and Payroll Bundle
Annual Memberships (CPHR, NPI, HSPC, CAMA)
Various Training Required to Maintain Memberships and Designations
Conferences and Workshops
Miscellaneous Council Training
Travel to Conferences and Training
Leadership Development Training/Workshop
Psychologically Safe Leadership Certificate Training
Leadership Wellness Workshop Virtual/Healthy Leadership, Thriving Teams
Wellness Fund - Departments
Prevail PEI Mental Health Monitoring
Serene View Ranch Partnership
Haleo Sleep Solutions
Before Operational Stress (BOS) Training
Strength Warrior Program
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Miscellaneous:
Employee Assistance Program:
Small Miscellaneous Equipment:
3,853
- - -
6,354
- - -
11,500
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Office Furniture
KiiHealth Annual Fees
Departmental Subscriptions
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
Mayor and Council
Summary
Charlottetown City Council is comprised of a Mayor and ten councillors representing 10
wards within the city. The Mayor is elected at large and Councillors are elected by ward
with elections held every four years.
Programs and Services Provided
Safeguarding the well-being of the City and its residents
Ensuring policies, programs and services align with the provincial Municipal
Government Act that sets the governance framework for all municipalities
Adopting resolutions and enacting bylaws
Overseeing the budget approval process, including establishing capital and
operating budget priorities
Budget Highlights
Initiatives that actively engage City residents, fostering a sense of belonging and
encouraging civic participation. By supporting community programs and public
engagement efforts, Council helps strengthen connections among residents and
promotes good citizenship
61
62
Net Mayor and Council Expenses
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Mayor and Council
2025/2026
Budget
2025/2026
Forecast
2026/2027
Budget
10,000
40,000
20,000
510,567
20,000
10,000
1,000
32,000
24,000
192,570
11,000
50,000
20,000
489,455
26,000
11,000
2,500
35,000
25,000
210,300
11,000
50,000
20,000
489,455
20,000
11,000
2,000
33,000
25,000
198,682
880,255
860,137
860,137
Mayor and Council
Expenses
Professional Services
Staff Development
Meeting Expenses
Mayor & Council
Advertising & Communications
New Equipment
Miscellaneous
Community Neighbourhood Events
Intercommunity Affairs
Public Relations
63
Miscellaneous:
Miscellaneous
New Equipment:
Mayor & Council:
Stipend for Mayor/Council
Meeting Expenses:
Staff Development:
Advertising & Communications:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Community Neighbourhood Events:
510,567
1,000
-
-
10,000
40,000
20,000
20,000
10,000
32,000
New Equipment
Meeting Expenses
Professional Services
Mayor & Council Development
Advertising and Communications
Community Neighborhood Events
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Mayor and Council
Professional Services:
64
Public Relations:
Council Events
New Year's Levee
Seniors' Events
Luncheons / Receptions / Unforeseen Events
Family Violence Program
Promotional Materials
Christmas Campaign
City Hall / Plaques / Pictures
Lapel Pins and Flags
Community Relations
Photography
Copier / Stationary / Printing
Retirement Gifts
Promotions
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Intercommunity Affairs:
192,570
24,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Capital Cities Conference
Atlantic Mayor's Congress
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Parks and Recreation
Department Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department strives to enhance the quality of life for people
who live and work within our municipality as well as those who visit. The department
provides leadership for the development of safe, accessible, diverse and high-quality
recreational opportunities. It evaluates programs, services and facilities based on
personal, social, economic and environmental benefits.
The Parks and Recreation Department works to enhance the quality of life for residents
and visitors by ensuring there is a wide range of physical activity and healthy living
options. It is responsible for maintaining, protecting and enhancing existing and future
parks, open spaces, trails, outdoor rinks, boardwalks, City arenas and sport facilities.
The department offers a variety of direct delivery programs for all ages.
Programs and Services Provided
Maintains approximately 400 acres of parkland and greenspaces
Maintains playgrounds, sports fields and courts, trails/boardwalks, outdoor pools,
outdoor rinks, clubhouses/buildings, natural areas, forested parks, horticultural
displays
Offers direct delivery programs and community events
Coordinates scheduling and bookings for sports fields and courts
Supports community organizations such as minor sport groups, leagues and teams.
Administers the Minor Sport Subsidy Program
Supports volunteer organizations
Manages the operations of Simmons Sports Centre and Cody Banks Arena and
coordinates with Bell Aliant and Eastlink Centres
Oversees the scheduling of community centres
Oversees and leads capital projects
Enforces bylaws, policies and plans
Budget Highlights
Expansion and introduction of programs
Installation of new playground equipment in identified parks
Construction of the Simmons artificial turf field
Upgrades and construction of trails and pathways
Construction of a new Multi-Sport Outdoor Facility, Disc Golf Course, and upgrades
to sport courts
Maintain consistent and acceptable service performance
65
66
Total Administration Expenses
Total Cody Banks Arena Expenses
Net Cody Banks Arena Expenses
Total Program and Grants Expenses
Net Programs and Grants Expenditures
416,810
516,567
254,067
888,511
732,801
155,710
262,500
2025/2026
Budget
410,810
516,567
250,145
870,058
662,493
207,565
266,422
2025/2026
Forecast
433,284
963,472
757,144
585,169
285,919
206,328
299,250
2026/2027
Budget
300,293
65,017
2,000
1,000
14,000
11,000
2,000
2,000
9,500
10,000
533,822
57,918
216,399
69,510
4,750
500
5,612
250,015
49,291
3,650
124,760
57,500
14,500
5,500
11,350
300,293
65,017
2,000
1,000
8,000
11,000
2,000
2,000
9,500
10,000
513,822
57,918
207,624
77,677
7,305
100
5,612
250,015
49,291
3,650
124,760
57,500
14,500
5,500
11,350
313,055
68,729
2,000
1,000
14,000
11,000
2,000
2,000
9,500
10,000
591,412
63,156
213,144
78,510
10,250
500
6,500
286,427
59,482
3,775
146,335
57,750
14,500
5,550
11,350
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Parks and Recreation
Administration
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Benefits
Mileage
Advertising
Staff Development
Seniors Engagement Committee
Meeting Expenses
Office
Miscellaneous
Insurance Claims
Cody Bank Arena
Revenue
Expenses
Salaries
Benefits
Staff Development
Utilities (Lights, Water, Phone, Fuel)
Repairs & Maintenance
Small Projects
Vehicle Repairs, Maintenance & Fuel
Miscellaneous
Programs and Grants
Revenue
Expenses
Salaries
Benefits
Subsidies & Grants
Programs & Equipment
Special Events
Miscellaneous
Promotions (Brochures, Flyers, Ads)
67
Total Net Parks and Recreation Expenditures
73,250
697,775
312,775
2,955,227
2,881,977
4,598,430
2025/2026
Budget
385,000
73,250
704,240
277,932
2,951,181
2,877,931
4,479,310
2025/2026
Forecast
426,308
78,215
796,960
372,460
3,260,633
3,182,418
5,031,225
2026/2027
Budget
424,500
352,409
61,716
4,350
187,500
64,600
15,000
250
11,950
1,842,349
294,948
5,000
428,555
205,875
50,000
30,000
9,000
20,500
30,000
39,000
352,842
61,748
4,350
192,500
64,600
15,000
250
12,950
1,837,590
294,948
5,853
442,237
197,419
55,610
21,518
6,000
21,006
30,000
39,000
388,482
72,453
4,850
234,675
66,800
15,000
1,250
13,450
2,074,121
300,221
5,000
472,416
215,375
60,000
30,000
9,000
25,500
30,000
39,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Draft Operating Budget
Parks and Recreation
Parks
Revenue
Expenses
Simmons Arena
Revenue
Expenses
Total Simmons Arena Expenses
Net Simmons Arena Expenses
Salaries
Benefits
Staff Development
Utilities (Lights, Water, Phone, Fuel)
Repairs & Maintenance
Small Projects
Vehicle Repairs, Maintenance & Fuel
Miscellaneous
Total Parks Expenses
Net Parks Expenditures
Salaries
Benefits
Staff Development & Consulting Fees
Parks Maintenance
Vehicle/Equipment Repairs, Maintenance & Fuel
Sportsfields & Facilities Maintenance
Trail Maintenance (Including Boardwalk)
Miscellaneous
Pools
Outdoor Rinks
Special Initiatives
68
Office
Equipment and Supplies
Mileage
Manager, Assistant Manager, Arena Superintendent
Parks Superintendent, Program Coordinator
Assistant Program Coordinatior, Admin Assistant
Advertising
Miscellaneous
Insurance Claims
Staff Development
Meeting Expenses
Parks and Recreation
Administration
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits
Manager
Assistant Manager
Administration Assistant
Seniors Engagement Committee
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
2,000
-
-
1,000
- -
2,000
-
- -
2,000
9,500
- - - -
14,000
11,000
10,000
381,784
Public Meetings
Youth Advisory Committee
Special Projects
Provisions for the City's Payment of the
Deductible Amount on City Insurance Claims
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
69
Program Coordinator
Assistant Program Coordinator
Sports Coordinators
Day Camp Counsellors
Gate Attendants
Fitness Instructors
Program Leaders
Lifeguards
Outdoor Adventure Camp Coordinator
Recreation Assistant
Subsidies and Grants
Youth Group Grants - Hillsborough Promotors
Youth Initiatives Support
KOED Boxing Club
Para Sport & Recreation PEI
Swim Subsidies
Figure Skating Subsidy
Minor Hockey Subsidy
Minor Baseball & Softball Subsidy
Minor Basketball Subsidy
Speed Skating Subsidy
Minor Soccer Subsidy
Ringette Subsidy Minor
Football Subsidy
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Programs & Grants
Revenue:
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits
206,328
654,568
213,144
70
Program Brochure
Fylers and ads
Jingle Bell Walk
Great Pumpkin Walk
Public Education
Training
Uniforms
Occupational Health & Safety
Tennis & Pickleball Equipment
Badminton Equipment
Ball Hockey Equipment
Fitness Classes
General Equipment
Facility Rentals
Staff Training
Senior Citizens
Seniors Day Events
Day Trips
Preschool Programs
Supplies and Equipment (PLAE Program)
Youth Programs
First Aid Supplies
Equipment & Supplies
Staff Training & Uniforms
Superintendent (50%) / Admin Assistant (50%)
Assistant Ice Maker (3)
Casual Wages
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500
- - -
-
-
-
-
-
- - - - -
3,775
-
Promotions
Miscellaneous
Special Events
Staff Development
Cody Banks
Revenue:
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits
Programs and Equipment
78,510
10,250
500
299,250
345,909
71
Utilities
Fuel
Lights / Power
Sewer & Water
Heater Fuel
Simmons
Revenue
Miscellaneous
Security / Canteen Food
Small Projects
Staff Development
Training / Uniforms / OHS
Salaries and Benefits
Superintendent (50%)
Assistant Ice Maker (3)
Casual Wages
Repairs and Maintenance
Vehicles Repairs, Maintenance & Fuel
5,550
- -
4,850
57,750
14,500
11,350
146,335
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
424,500
460,935
Repairs Equipment
Plumbing
Electrical
Cleaning
Garbage
Paint
Refrigeration
Miscellaneous
Lumber & Hardware
Glass Snow
Removal
Gas and Oil - Equipment
Gas and Oil - Vehicles
Maintenance - Equipment
Maintenance - Vehicles
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
72
Utilities
Lights / Power
Sewer & Water
Heater Fuel - Propane
Vehicles
Parks
Revenue:
Miscellaneous
Security / Canteen Food
Small Projects
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits
Repairs and Maintenance
Staff Development and Consunting Fees
Training / Uniforms / OHS
1,250
5,000
2,374,342
66,800
15,000
13,450
78,215
234,675
Repairs Equipment
Plumbing
Cleaning
Garbage
Paint
Refrigeration
Electrical
Lumber & Hardware
Glass
Miscellaneous
Snow Removal
Gas and Oil - Equipment
Parks Superintendent (2)
Admin Assistant (50%)
Parks Foreperson & Maintenance Staff (8)
Park Patrol
Casual Workers
73
Parks Maintenance and Utilities
Maintenance Supplies
Park Development
Park Fences
Garbage
Cultural Pavilion
Lawnbowling Power
Lawnbowling Maintenance
ER Maintenance Building Power
Powder House Power
VP Maintenance Building Power
VP Maintenance Building Sewer & Water
VP Pool House Power
VP Pool House Maintenance
VP Caretakers Building Power
VP Caretakers Building Sewer & Water
VP Tennis Building Power
VP Tennis Building Maintenance
Winsloe Soccer Building Power
Winsloe Soccer Building Water & Sewer
Winsloe Soccer Building Security
Central Field Building Power
Central Field Building Maintenance
Mulberry Park Power
Mulberry Park Sewer & Water
Confed Landing Power
Confed Landing Sewer & Water
Confed Landing Maintenance
JF McAulay Park Building Power
VP Baseball Clubhouse - Repairs & Maintenance
QE Park Building Power
QE Park Building Sewer & Water
East Royalty Soccer Power
East Royalty Soccer Maintenance
Parks Power
Parks Sewer & Water
VP Caretakers Building Fuel
Parks Plumbing
Parks Tree Planting
East Royalty Maintenance Building Sewer & Water
East Royalty Maintenance
Powder House Maintenance
VP Maintenance Building - Maintenance
VP Maintenance Building - Security
VP Pool House Sewer & Water
VP Caretakers Building - Maintenance
VP Tennis Building Sewer & Water
VP Tennis Building Security
Winsloe Soccer Building Maintenance
Central Field Building Water & Sewer
74
Park Miscellaneous
Simmons Artificial Turf
Contract Work
Special Projects
Life Cycle Parks Buidlings
Simmons and Victoria Park Pool
Victoria Park Splashpad
Trail Repair / Signage and Amenities
Boardwalk Replacement
Benches and Garbage Cans
Confederation Trail Repairs
Central Field Building Security
Mulberry Park Maintenance
JF McAulay Park Building Power
JF McAulay Park Building Maintenance
QE Park Building Maintenance
East Royalty Soccer Sewer & Water
East Royalty Soccer Security
Parks Trucks Repairs and Maintenance
Parks Equipment (Tractors, Lawnmowers, etc)
Gas & Oil Vehicles
Equipment Miscellaneous
Elmer J MacFadyen, WRCC, Mulberry
Gordie Griffin, Founders Hall, Winsloe Lions Hall (Support)
Miscellaneous
Outdoor Rinks
Outdoor Pools
Special Initiatives
Trail Maintenance
Sportsfields and Facilities Maintenance
Repairs and Maintenance - Vehicles and Equipment
9,000
60,000
30,000
25,500
30,000
39,000
472,416
215,375
Planning and Heritage
Department Summary
The Planning and Heritage Department comprises two key sections: Planning Policy and
Heritage and Development Planning. It manages the city's growth through community
planning, sustainable development strategies, and land use regulation. Core
responsibilities include issuing building permits, overseeing development agreements,
and maintaining critical policy documents such as the Official Plan, Zoning and
Development Bylaw, and Heritage Preservation Bylaw. Additionally, the department
enforces zoning regulations, conducts inspections, and works to preserve and enhance
the city's heritage assets, ensuring a balance between modern development and
historical integrity.
Beyond its regulatory role, the department's staff actively engages with residents,
builders, and developers to assist with zoning inquiries and design reviews. The
department also administers incentive programs that promote heritage preservation
and collaborates with stakeholders to advance urban development initiatives that
align with the City's broader strategic goals. In addition, the department facilitates
incentive programs that support the provision of affordable housing, in partnership with
the Province, as part of the City's broader commitment to delivering diverse and
attainable housing options for residents.
Programs and Services Provided
Development/Subdivision applications processing
Development agreements and building permits
Zoning inquiries
Short-term rentals licensing
Heritage grants/tax Incentives
Affordable housing agreements/incentives
Land-use complaints and enforcement
Budget Highlights
Implementation of the Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives
Completion of the Official Plan and new Zoning and Development Bylaw
Review and completion of a new Heritage Conservation Bylaw
Completion and implementation of a new electronic permitting and approval
system
Staff development initiatives to support professional growth and strengthen
capabilities across the corporation
75
76
Inspection
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Total Inspection Expenses
Planning and Heritage
Revenue
Net Planning & Heritage Expenses
Total Planning and Heritage Expenses
-
2,510,972
767,200
2025/2026
Budget
4,767,679
2025/2026
Budget
2025/2026
Budget
-
(1,489,507)
1,979,888
546,800
2025/2026
Forecast
3,820,895
2025/2026
Forecast
2025/2026
Forecast
-
(1,294,207)
1,541,211
932,918
2026/2027
Budget
3,990,179
2026/2027
Budget
841,311
5,500
20,000
6,000
25,900
317,000
500
250,000
15,000
60,000
2026/2027
Budget
671,913
10,700
38,875
11,800
733,288
(782,762)
-
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Design Review Board
Advertising & Communications
Miscellaneous
Planning Board Expenses
Planning Services
STR Bylaw
2,379,972
15,000
45,000
10,000
24,000
23,000
2,000
4,000
8,000
5,500
2,000
12,200
435,000
250,000
2,500
60,000
1,811,388
20,000
55,000
11,000
24,000
18,000
2,000
7,500
31,000
2,500
2,000
9,200
220,600
250,000
2,500
60,000
821,418
10,000
20,000
2,000
24,000
18,000
2,000
4,000
31,000
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Planning and Heritage
-
-
-
-
Heritage
Expenses
Total Heritage Expenses
Salaries & Benefits
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Meeting Expenses
Planning Services
STR Implementation
Projects
Advertising & Communications
Grants
-
-
-
-
77
Office Supplies:
Salaries & Benefits:
Planning and Heritage
Planning
Revenue:
Licenses/Building Permits
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
-
-
Rezonings/Variances
Zoning Inquiry
Subdivisions/Agreements
STR Licenses
Bylaws/Maps
Housing Accelerator Fund
Manager, Policy & Heritage
Manager, Development
Chief Building Official
Planner III (2)
Planner II (3)
Planner I (2)
Building Inspector II (2)
Building Inspector I
Heritage Officer
Admin Assistant Planning (2)
Heritage Researcher & Collections Coordinator
Digitization Records Tech Casual (2)
Planning Consultant Contract
Admin Assistant Planning Contract
0
3,990,179
821,418
10,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
78
Miscellaneous:
Planning Services:
Subdivisions/Agreements
Planning Services
ADU Program
Design Review Board:
Travel & Transportation:
Travel - Staff
Travel - Elected Officials
Planning Board Expenses:
Advertising & Communications:
Rezonings/Variances
Media
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Staff Development:
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Board Meals, Expenses
Staff Training & Registrations
Board/Committee Meals, Expenses
STR Implementation
20,000
24,000
18,000
31,000
2,000
2,000
4,000
500
79
Office Supplies:
Planning Services
Grants
Inspection
Expenses:
Salaries & Benefits
Staff Development:
Travel & Transportation
Meeting Expenses:
Implementation & Enforcement
Projects
Salaries & Benefits:
Adverstising and Communications
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
841,311
15,000
60,000
671,913
6,000
20,000
25,900
317,000
250,000
5,500
500
Heritage Bylaw Review
Board Meals, Expenses
Staff Training & Registrations
HAF Initiatives Implementation
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Heritage
80
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
38,875
11,800
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
10,700
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
Charlottetown Police Services
Department Summary
Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) is the municipal police force responsible for public
safety, law enforcement, and crime prevention in the capital city. As the largest urban
centre in the province, Charlottetown faces unique policing challenges due to its role as
a government, tourism, and commercial hub. The city experiences significant population
fluctuations due to seasonal tourism, post-secondary institutions, and large-scale
events, placing added demands on police resources.
CPS provides a range of services, including uniformed patrol, major crime investigations,
street crime countermeasures, forensic identification, tactical response, traffic and road
safety, and community outreach. The department also supports policing partners and
other PEI communities through initiatives like the E-Watch public safety camera system
and digital forensics.
With increasing calls for service, rapid population growth, and evolving crime trends
driven by technology, CPS is focusing on strategic growth to ensure public safety. With
the introduction of provincial policing standards in December 2025, a key area of focus
for CPS over the next two years will be to further review and adequately address the
new standards at the local level.
Communication equipment - related to dispatcher equipment, portable radios and
in-car radios
Community safety equipment - related to traffic and road safety
Investigative tools and technology - related to E-Watch, digital forensics, forensic
identification, surveillance measures and the real-time operations centre
Specialized equipment - related to weapons and equipment for general patrol and
specialized units
Vehicle equipment - related to outfitting vehicles with specialized mounts and gear
Budget Highlights
81
82
Police Services
Revenue
Total Police Services Expenses
Net Police Service Expenditures
12,795,356
15,932,370
2025/2026
Budget
3,137,014
12,286,356
15,423,370
2025/2026
Forecast
3,137,014
12,843,923
15,880,937
2026/2027
Budget
3,037,014
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits
Commissionaires/Parking Meter Collections
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Atlantic Police Academy & Canadian Police College
Uniform Kit
Advertising & Communications
Miscellaneous
Insurance Claims
Phones & Radios
Gas & Oil
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Rental of CIB Vehicle Surveillance
Law Books
Breathalyzer & CPIC
Flashlights & Batteries
Identification Supplies
Ammunition
Inmate Meals
Humane Society (Annual Contract)
Operational Expenses (Drug Enforcement)
Police Hardware & Emergency Response
PROS - Police Reporting & Occurrence System
Emergency Recording Equipment
Community Policing
14,291,130
282,540
45,000
65,000
105,000
144,000
15,000
200,000
10,000
8,500
175,000
125,000
14,000
3,000
17,000
2,500
12,000
30,000
22,600
132,600
100,000
100,000
5,000
7,500
20,000
13,852,530
282,540
45,000
55,000
105,000
134,000
15,000
180,000
10,000
8,500
165,000
125,000
10,000
3,000
17,000
2,500
12,000
25,000
11,200
132,600
100,000
100,000
5,000
7,500
20,000
13,999,892
288,191
45,900
66,300
107,100
184,680
50,000
204,000
10,200
9,250
196,000
127,500
14,280
3,060
17,340
2,550
12,240
60,000
23,052
135,252
189,000
102,000
5,100
7,650
20,400
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Police Services
83
Police
Revenue:
Fines
Tickets
Funding
Licensing Fees
eWatch Camera Sponsorship
Uniform Kit
Office Supplies:
Staff Development:
Salaries & Benefits:
82 Sworn Officers
23 Civilians
Advertising & Communications:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Commissionaires/Parking Meter Collections:
Atlantic Police Academy & Canadian Police College:
288,191
107,100
184,680
3,037,014
13,999,892
45,900
66,300
50,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Training Materials and Registrations
Training - Provincial Police Act & APA
Canadian Police College
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
84
Gas & Oil:
Law Books:
Phones & Radios:
Insurance Claims:
Breathalyzer & CPIC:
Flashlights & Batteries:
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Miscellaneous:
Towing Charges
Vehicles Impounded for Investigational Purposes
Ambulance Fees - Prisoner Transfers to Hospital
Parking Ticket Refunds
Witness Fees and Expenses
Payment of All Non-Police Witnesses
Chiefs of Police Association Fees
Canadian Association of Police Governance Fees
First Aid supplies - For Police Vehicles
Minor Expenditures not Covered in Other Codes
Rental of CIB Vehicle Surveillance:
204,000
196,000
127,500
9,250
- -
3,060
- -
2,550
10,200
14,280
17,340
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Provision for the City's Payment of the
Deductible Amount on City Insurance Claims
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
85
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
135,252
189,000
102,000
5,100
-
-
7,650
-
-
12,240
60,000
23,052
20,400
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
0
Identification Supplies:
0
0
Ammunition:
0
0
Inmate Meals:
0
0
Humane Society (Annual Contract):
0
0
Operational Expenses (JFO):
0
0
Police Hardware & Emergency Response:
0
0
PROS - Police Reporting & Occurrence System:
0
0
Emergency Recording Equipment:
0
0
Community Policing:
Promotional Items and Public-Facing Materials to Support Community
Engagement Efforts including the Healthy ME Program
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Public Works
Department Summary
The Public Works Department oversees the development, repairs and overall
maintenance of the City's streets, sidewalks, and municipal buildings. The department
also maintains green areas, coordinates special events, maintains public parking and
assists in traffic control, among other duties.
Programs and Services Provided
Maintains and repairs 260 km of streets
Maintains and repairs 175 km of sidewalks and paved paths
Capital construction and major project management
Maintains public street parking and parking structures
Urban beautification initiatives (flower beds, planters, public greenspaces, street
furniture, Christmas decorations)
Maintains 15 municipal buildings
Traffic management (traffic signals and street lighting, traffic calming, signage and
pavement marking)
Manages stormwater
Corporate fleet procurement and management
Budget Highlights
Exhibition Drive Reconstruction
Street Resurfacing
Sidewalk and Multi-Use Pathway Construction
North River Road & Capital Drive Intersection Upgrades
Euston St. Redevelopment
Sherwood Rec Hall Detailed Design
Traffic Calming
Pownal Street Parkade Upgrades
86
87
Net Public Works and Municipal Buildings Expenses
2,360,000
2025/2026
Budget
15,200
20,524,951
18,180,151
18,164,951
2,360,000
2025/2026
Forecast
15,200
20,524,951
18,180,151
18,164,951
2,440,450
2026/ 2027
Budget
15,200
21,011,001
18,585,751
18,570,551
850,000
3,000
653,000
45,000
161,000
360,000
250,000
2,000
36,000
-
550,000
22,000
680,000
22,000
90,000
4,100,000
225,000
525,000
195,000
100,000
7,500
1,007,151
23,000
850,000
3,000
653,000
45,000
161,000
360,000
250,000
2,000
36,000
10,000,000
40,000
22,500
39,000
35,000
13,000
55,000
98,000
98,000
200,000
15,000
500
17,500
-
550,000
22,000
680,000
22,000
90,000
4,100,000
225,000
525,000
195,000
100,000
7,500
1,007,151
23,000
866,810
3,000
707,700
45,000
164,220
360,000
255,000
2,000
36,720
10,200,000
40,000
25,000
40,000
47,000
13,000
70,000
98,000
98,000
210,500
15,000
500
17,500
-
550,000
28,600
695,000
22,000
90,000
4,100,000
229,000
664,000
195,000
100,000
7,500
1,007,151
23,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Public Works and Municipal Buildings
Municipal Buildings
Expenses
Public Works
Revenue
Expenses
10,000,000
40,000
22,500
39,000
35,000
13,000
55,000
98,000
98,000
200,000
15,000
500
17,500
Salaries & Benefits
Professional Consulting
Office Supplies
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Meeting Expenses
Uniforms
AVL Tracking
Insurance Claims
Urban Beautification
Tools
Water & Sewer
Cleaning Supplies
Service Contracts
Gas & Oil
Equipment Repairs & Rentals
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance
Leased Equipment
Snow Removal
Street Cleaning
Street Resurfacing & Repair
Traffic Markings & Signs
Sidewalk & Curb (Union Maintenance)
Storm Water Control
Street Lighting
Traffic & Parking
Total Public Works Expenses Net
Public Works Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits
Travel & Transportation
Utilities (Heating Fuel,Electric,Water & Sewer)
Cleaning Supplies
Service Contracts
Property Taxes
Maintenance
Public Art Maintenance
Snow Removal
Total Municipal Buildings Expenses
88
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
10,200,000
15,200
40,000
25,000
40,000
47,000
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Public Works
Revenue:
Office Supplies:
Staff Development:
Salaries & Benefits:
4 - Mechanics
4 - Machine Operators
5 - Truck Drivers
1 - Assistant Maintenance Person
13 - Sweepers, Sidewalk Plow Operators
1 - Admin. Assistant (Fleet)
1 - UB Maintenance Person
2 - Stenographer & Front Desk
6 - Superintendents
1 - Admin. Assistant
1 - Accounts Clerk
1 - Engineer
1 - Civil Technican
1 - Manager
1 - Assistant Manager
Travel & Transportation:
Professional Consulting:
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
89
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Meeting Expenses:
210,500
550,000
695,000
15,000
-
-
-
500
-
-
17,500
28,600
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Tools:
Uniforms
Gas & Oil:
AVL Tracking:
Water & Sewer:
Insurance Claims:
of Insurance Claims
Cleaning Supplies:
Urban Beautification:
Equipment Repairs & Rentals:
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs:
13,000
-
-
70,000
-
-
98,000
-
-
-
-
98,000
-
-
-
-
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Provision for the Department's Payment
Water and Sewer Utility Bills
90
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Maintenance:
229,000
-
-
-
-
664,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
195,000
-
-
100,000
4,100,000
-
-
-
22,000
90,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Snow Removal:
Contracted Street Plows
Contracted Snow Haul Trucks
Contracted Loader
De-icing
Street Cleaning:
Leased Equipment:
Traffic Markings & Signs:
Street Resurfacing & Repair:
Sidewalk & Curb (Union Maintenance):
-
-
-
-
-
-
Small Equipment and Tools
Supplies
Topsoil & Sod
Forms
Powder & Paint
Signs & Posts
Street Name Signs
Street Line
Painting
In-house Asphalt (incl. Culvert Repairs)
Cold Mix
Tools, etc.
91
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Storm Water Control:
866,810
164,220
-
360,000
1,007,151
7,500
-
-
-
3,000
-
707,700
23,000
45,000
-
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Utilities
Street Lighting:
Power Consumption
Rental of Maritime Electric Units
Hardware
Maintenance
Christmas Lighting
Property Taxes:
Traffic & Parking:
Parking Meter Repairs and Maintenance
Parking Meter Tickets
Service Contracts:
Cleaning Supplies:
Municipal Buildings
Salaries & Benefits:
Travel & Transportation:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pipeline
Video Inspections
92
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Maintenance:
255,000
2,000
- -
36,720
-
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Snow Removal:
Public Art Maintenance:
-
-
Water and Sewer Utility
Department Summary
The Water and Sewer Utility is responsible for providing safe, clean water to residents
and businesses in Charlottetown. It manages the overall water system, pumps and
storage facilities that bring water from the watershed into the City system.
The Utility also operates the Charlottetown Pollution Control Plant, also known as
Wastewater Treatment Plant, which manages the collection and treatment system for
all wastewater in Charlottetown.
Programs and Services Provided
Water Supply - 4 wellfields
Water Distribution - 2 booster stations and 300 km of water mains
Wastewater Collection - 40 liftstations and 260 km of sewer mains
Wastewater Treatment - Charlottetown, Stratford and Eastern PEI
Budget Highlights
Exhibition Drive Infrastructure Renewal
Charlottetown Pollution Control Plant Resiliency Improvements
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
Water Supply Planning
93
94
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
Revenue
Water & Sewer
Sludge Handling Fees
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Public Fire Protection
Serviced Billed
Municipal Government Expenditure Grant Funding
Total Revenue
Total Water and Sewer Services Expenses
Net Water and Sewer Expenditures
2025/2026
Budget
16,333,206
280,346
16,052,860
2025/2026
Forecast
13,831,387
-2,313,012
16,144,399
2026/2027
Budget
17,034,703
16,889
17,017,814
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits
Solicitor & Consulting Fees
Office Supplies & Postage
Professional Auditing Services
Staff Development
Travel & Transportation
Advertising & Communications
Meeting Expenses
Clothing
Miscellaneous
Insurance
Heating Fuel
Phones & Radios
Electric
Service Contracts
Committee Expenses
Property Taxes
Gas & Oil
Equipment Repairs & Rentals
Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance
Water & Sewer Infrastructure Repairs & Maintenance
Repairs & Maintenance - Buildings
Grants
Infrastructure Replacement
Asphalt
Backhoe Rental
Chemicals
Interest on Long Term Debt
Depreciation
Water Conservation
Extraordinary Expenses
4,788,299
112,450
100,770
32,550
92,440
52,650
4,650
10,000
82,924
2,300
144,165
57,884
84,848
1,328,976
148,953
180,000
37,400
111,982
1,161,633
61,155
774,647
922,060
56,000
200,495
31,700
72,733
413,663
1,533,579
3,322,300
60,000
350,000
13,010,301
340,000
541,660
1,340,899
220,000
600,000
3,417,244
109,450
87,770
32,550
61,440
29,650
2,650
10,000
51,000
2,300
133,371
50,000
52,368
1,328,976
165,953
180,000
37,400
89,982
974,074
51,155
514,647
659,060
56,000
155,495
40,700
100,733
310,538
1,394,581
3,322,300
60,000
350,000
13,193,500
400,000
510,000
1,340,899
100,000
600,000
5,163,039
112,450
100,770
32,550
92,440
55,150
4,650
11,000
82,924
2,300
146,708
63,684
84,848
1,371,766
165,953
180,000
37,400
123,082
1,203,043
61,155
774,647
922,060
56,000
200,495
41,808
99,000
413,663
1,649,818
3,372,300
60,000
350,000
13,993,301
424,000
518,160
1,362,353
120,000
600,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Charlottetown Water and Sewer Services
95
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Water and Sewer
Revenue
Water & Sewer:
Unmetered Sales
Miscellaneous (Penalties, Property Transfer, etc.)
Serviced Billed:
Miscellaneous Charges Billed to Customers
including Turn On and Blocked Sewers
Public Fire Protection:
Sludge Handling Fees:
Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Municipal Government Expenditure Grant Funding:
Charge to the City for Hydrant Services
Metered Sales
0
424,000
518,160
120,000
600,000
1,362,353
13,993,301
96
Office Supplies & Postage:
Administrative
Works and Engineering
Pollution Control Plant
Postage
Solicitor & Consulting Fees:
Administrative
Works and Engineering
Pollution Control Plant
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Expenses
112,450
100,770
5,163,039
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Salaries & Benefits:
Manager
Assistant Manager
Works Superintendent
Works Field Supervisor
Operations Clerk
Accounting/Operations Clerk
Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II
GIS Technician
Clerical/Computer Operator
A/R Computer Clerk
Outside Workers Included
Pollution Control Plant Superintendent
Pollution Control Plant Technician I
Pollution Control Plant Technician II
Pollution Control Plant Technician's Assistant
Pollution Control Plant Operator Lab Technicians
Administrative
Works and Engineering
Pollution Control Plant
97
Uniforms:
Insurance:
Heating Fuel:
Miscellaneous:
Phones & Radios:
Meeting Expenses:
Staff Development:
Administrative - Staff
Works and Engineering
Staff Training & Conventions
Pollution Control Plant - Staff
Travel & Transportation:
Pollution Control Plant
Elected Officials
Advertising & Communications:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Professional Auditing Services:
Works and Engineering
Works and Engineering
Pollution Control Plant
146,708
4,650
2,300
32,550
92,440
55,150
11,000
82,924
63,684
84,848
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
98
Grants:
Electric:
Asphalt:
Gas & Oil:
Property Taxes:
Service Contracts:
Committee Expenses:
Infastructure Replacement:
Equipment Repairs & Rentals:
Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance:
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Repairs & Maintenance - Buildings:
Water & Sewer Infastructure Repairs & Maintenance:
Replacement of Water Mains, Sewer
Laterals, Hydrants, Meters, etc.
165,953
180,000
123,082
774,647
922,060
200,495
1,371,766
1,203,043
37,400
61,155
56,000
41,808
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
99
Chemicals:
Debt Charges
Depreciation:
Backhoe Rental:
Water Conservation:
Extraordinary Expenses
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
350,000
413,663
1,649,818
99,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
60,000
3,372,300
Charlottetown Civic Centre
Management Inc. Operating as
Eastlink Centre
2026/2027
Operating Budget
CARI - Bell Aliant Centre
and
101
Revenue
City of Charlottetown Grant - Operations
Province of PEI Grants
Total Grants
Rental Income
Stage Rental
Equipment Rental
Misc. Rental
Total Rental Income
Arena Revenue
Islanders Ticket Fees
Islanders 3% Card Sales
Islanders Prsnl Chrgs less exp
Islanders Hockey
Ice Rental-Minor Sport
Ice Rental- Other
Adult Skates
Misc Arena Rentals
Total Arena Revenue
Trade Centre Revenue
Old Home Week
Facility Charges - OHW
Personnel Charges - OHW
Subtotal - OHW
Misc Trade Centre Rentals
Facility Charges - TC
Personnel Charges - TC
Socan -TC
3% Card Sales -Trade Centre
Trade Centre Charges Subtotal
Total Trade Centre Revenue
Miscellaneous Revenue
Other Revenue
Marketing Grant
Interest Revenue on Investments
60,000.00
22,000.00
55,000.00
85,000.00
0.00
0.00
140,000.00
2,500.00
10,000.00
1,500.00
0.00
1,124,106.00
256,000.00
1,380,106.00
154,000.00
239,000.00
85,000.00
137,000.00
129,260.00
55,864.00
500.00
16,750.00
339,374.00
5,000.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
8,000.00
75,000.00
0.00
REVENUE
Charlottetown Civic Centre Management Inc.
OPERATING BUDGET 2026-2027
102
Insurance
Property Taxes
Total Building Fixed Cost
Ticket Printing Revenue
Rebates
Total Other Revenue
Office Supplies
Telephone & Internet
Professional Fees
Security
Computer
Photocopier
Custom Tickets
Cash Short/Over
Administration Misc.
Courier & Postage
Interest & Bank Charges
Total Administration Expenses
Event Income
Facility charges - Lg Ev
Personnel charges - Lg Ev
Liquor Sales - Lg Ev
Misc. - Lg Ev
Large Event Charges - Subtotal
Total Large Events
Board of Directors - Services (Stipend)
Marketing/Economic Development
Branding/Uniforms
Memberships
Total Business Development
147,000.00
0.00
0.00
40,000.00
0.00
2,333,480.00
187,000.00
187,000.00
80,000.00
20,000.00
183,000.00
25,000.00
18,000.00
43,000.00
12,500.00
68,000.00
4,000.00
950.00
85,450.00
3,236.00
44,916.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
22,320.00
760.00
7,000.00
0.00
4,000.00
485.00
3,500.00
136,217.00
EXPENSES
Large Events
Administration
TOTAL REVENUE
Building Fixed Cost
Business Development
103
Utilities
Lights/Power
Heat
Water
Total Utilities
Payroll Expenses
Permanent Salaries CCCMI
Seasonal Salaries CCCMI
Permanent Salaries City
Seasonal Salaries City
Box Office Wages CCCMI
EI Expense CCCMI
EI Expense City
CPP Expense CCCMI
CPP Expense City
WCB Expense CCCMI
WCB Expense City
Group Ins. CCCMI
Health City
RRSP CCCMI
Co.Pen City
Power Engineering Checks
Total Payroll Expenses
Repairs & Maintenance
Plumbing
Electrical
Cleaning
Garbage
Paint
Refridgeration
Snow Removal
Repairs & Maint. Misc.
Compressors
Doors
Upgrades
Elevator
Resurfacer
Forklift
Equip. Rental
Total Repairs & Maintenance
250,000.00
290,000.00
20,500.00
560,500.00
524,393.00
24,393.00
280,051.00
82,160.00
34,782.00
12,575.00
7,469.00
25,824.00
18,634.00
2,720.00
3,922.00
12,224.00
13,522.00
15,108.00
27,081.00
20,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
26,000.00
13,000.00
3,000.00
20,000.00
22,000.00
45,000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
25,000.00
4,500.00
10,000.00
1,500.00
0.00
1,104,858.00
201,000.00
104
Training
Total Training
Personnel Charges - Large Event
Facility Charges - Large Events
Large Event Charges - Subtotal
Credit/Debit Card Discounts
Facility Charges - Trade Centre
Trade Centre Charges - subtotal
Total Large Events
85,000.00
0.00
0.00
2,272,025.00
85,000.00
55,000.00
61,455.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00
140,000.00
NET INCOME
Large Events
TOTAL EXPENSES
Training
105
Revenue
Operating Revenue
Operating Grants
City of Charlottetown
University of Prince Edward Island
Town of Stratford
Total Operating Revenue
Expenses
Operating Expenses
Wages and Benefits
Utilities
Property Taxes
Supplies & Consumables
Repairs/Maintenance
Cost of Sales
Advertising
Insurance
Office Administration & Supplies
Professional Fees
Staff Training/Travel
Bad Debt
Allocation from Commercial Tenants
Total Operating Expenses
Budget
2026-2027
2,683,381
1,389,843
4,073,224
4,073,224
-
Budget
2025-2026
2,507,218
1,315,658
3,822,876
3,819,626
-
Ice Rentals
Swim Instruction
Municipal/Provincial Tax Rebate
Public Swims/Waterslides
Swim Club/Sports/Pool Rentals
Swim Programs
After School Program
Advertising and Signage
Sponsorship
Bar Revenue
Wage Subsidy
Merchandise Sales
Locker Rentals
1,021,572
601,400
296,979
211,950
140,000
148,000
65,500
67,750
81,000
17,500
16,000
12,450
3,280
1,191,100
177,980
20,763
2,525,073
764,648
307,901
180,000
206,000
53,475
10,000
97,197
53,574
20,000
31,167
3,600
(179,410)
1,127,418
168,465
19,775
979,055
546,519
296,654
223,500
146,000
116,000
-
63,500
86,750
20,000
12,000
13,700
3,540
2,364,362
765,400
298,865
196,700
192,000
53,600
10,000
48,113
49,515
20,000
24,400
4,400
(207,729)
$
$
$
$
$
$
Operating Earnings (Loss)
Summary
Fiscal 2026-27 Operating Budget
Bell Aliant Centre
106
Bell Aliant Centre
Operating Expenses
Operating Earnings (Loss)
Fiscal 2026-27 Operating Budget
Department: Arena
Operating Revenue
Ice Rentals
Advertising and Signage
Bar Revenue
Sponsorship
Budget
2026-27
649,824
456,998
1,106,822
Budget
2025-26
677,290
388,515
1,065,805
Variance
%
4%
7%
-13%
-100%
4%
-6%
-4%
-4%
-1%
-13%
30%
30%
0%
-4%
18%
Wages and Benefits
Utilities
Supplies & Consumables
Repairs/Maintenance
Cost of Sales
Advertising
Staff Training/Travel
Bad Debt
276,751
232,298
26,000
87,000
12,250
6,500
6,625
2,400
1,021,572
67,750
17,500
-
$
$
979,055
63,500
20,000
3,250
294,297
241,493
27,000
88,000
14,000
5,000
5,100
2,400
$
$
107
Operating Expenses
Operating Earnings (Loss)
Operating Revenue
Public Swims/Waterslides
Swim Instruction
Swim Programs
Swim Club/Sports/Pool Rentals
After School Program
Wage Subsidy
Merchandise sales
Locker Rentals
Budget
2026-27
1,198,580
1,721,139
(522,559)
Budget
2025-26
1,061,259
1,534,927
(473,668)
Variance
%
-5%
10%
28%
-4%
100%
33%
-9%
-7%
13%
16%
-1%
-9%
22%
-9%
28%
6%
20%
-40%
12%
10%
Wages and Benefits
Utilities
Supplies & Consumables
Repairs/Maintenance
Cost of Sales
Office Administration & Supplies
Staff Training/Travel
Advertising
Bad Debt
211,950
601,400
148,000
140,000
65,500
16,000
12,450
3,280
1,309,620
195,822
115,000
77,000
6,225
4,980
8,292
3,000
1,200
223,500
546,519
116,000
146,000
-
12,000
13,700
3,540
1,124,267
198,110
126,500
63,000
6,850
3,900
7,800
2,500
2,000
$
$
$
$
Department: Aquatics
Fiscal 2026-27 Operating Budget
Bell Aliant Centre
108
Operating Expenses
Wages and Benefits
Utilities
Property Taxes
Supplies & Consumables
Repairs/Maintenance
Cost of Sales
Advertising
Insurance
Office Administration & Supplies
Professional Fees
Staff Training / Travel
Allocation from Commercial Tenants
Operating Earnings (Loss)
Budget
2026-27
Operating Revenue
Municipal/Provincial Tax Rebate
Sponsorship
$
296,979
81,000
377,979
1,702,262
(1,324,283)
Budget
2025-26
296,654
83,500
380,154
1,607,409
(1,227,255)
Variance
%
0%
-3%
-1%
-1%
3%
3%
-10%
2%
7%
-80%
102%
7%
0%
100%
-14%
6%
8%
938,702
336,528
307,901
39,000
42,000
35,000
500
97,197
48,594
20,000
16,250
(179,410)
$
945,798
325,797
298,865
43,200
41,000
32,750
2,500
48,113
45,615
20,000
11,500
(207,729)
$
$
Department: General & Administrative
Operating Budget 2026-2027
Bell Aliant Centre
2026/2027 Capital Budget
and Capital Project Highlights
City of Charlottetown
and
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
110
Total City Capital Projects
Less: Partner Funding
Net City Capital Budget
Total Charlottetown and Water and Sewer
City Capital Budget
Water and Sewer Capital Budget
2025/26
Capital Budget
6,933,000
63,441,960
2026/27
Capital Budget
6,895,752
83,895,113
(26,333,045)
WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
Less: Partner Funding
ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSIT
FIRE DEPARTMENT/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PARKS AND RECREATION
POLICE
PUBLIC WORKS
Urban Beautification
Municipal Buildings
Traffic and Pedestrian Signals
Street Lighting
Parkades Major Repairs
Land/Property Acquisitions
Street Rehabilitation/Intersection Upgrades
Sidewalks and Multipurpose Trails
Storm Water Management
Fleet Vehicles for City
EASTLINK CENTRE
BELL ALIANT CENTRE
6,933,000
-
10,235,048
3,230,000
400,000
8,097,000
640,000
580,000
5,110,000
1,300,000
250,000
6,175,000
1,630,000
6,750,000
3,525,000
822,000
5,335,000
(9,652,068)
11,882,411
9,410,000
775,000
7,894,500
494,000
635,000
7,770,000
745,000
250,000
3,825,000
1,630,000
25,467,002
6,825,000
1,170,000
2,625,000
13,395,752
(6,500,000)
Total City and Utility (Net)
$
60,722,892
$
64,457,820
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN AND CHARLOTTETOWN WATER & SEWER
2026/2027 Capital Budget
57,562,068
53,789,892
53,789,892
3,000,000
6,362,912
1,145,000
1,352,200
111
Total Transit
Net Total Transit
Total Environment and Sustainability
Less: External Partner Funding
Net Total Environment Sustainability
Environment Sustainability and Transit
Net Total Environment Sustainability and Transit
Transit
Environment and Sustainability
4,686,499
1,482,450
(803,335)
679,115
10,399,961
(6,392,577)
4,007,384
Buses
Transit Vehicle Charging
Transit Infrastructure
Less: External Partner Funding
Bike Racks
Water Refill Stations
Community Vegetable Planters
Street and Park Trees
Downtown Tree Pits and Planters
EV Charger
AT Infrastructure
Bikeshare Program
City Building Solar Project
9,000
1,600
7,000
102,000
50,000
24,000
717,500
480,000
91,350
8,844,261
30,000
1,525,700
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Budget
Project Description
Raised concrete tree planters will increase tree canopy in the city's heavily urbanized
areas that have experienced significant tree loss over the years. Installation of one to
two tree planters/year, designed to provide needed protection for trees from plows,
cars and other common damages, while providing adequate soil and protection for
roots.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Enivronment and Sustainability
Downtown Tree Planters
Downtown Tree Planters
112
Project Description
A publicly available level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charger to be installed at a proposed
location near the batting cages. This will expand the City's network of EV chargers
available to drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Environment and Sustainability
Victoria Park EV Charger
Victoria Park EV Charger
113
Project Description
Results to be achieved include:
1. Design and build of Local Street Bikeways in Parkdale and Sherwood (approx. 3km)
2. Design and engagement phases for Maple/Belvedere Ave
3. AT wayfinding project continuation
4. Design and engagement phase for Fitzroy St. or for AT projects in parkland
properties that will become key AT connections (e.g. Rosemount Park, East Royalty's
Montgomery Path, and similar)
5. Build essential, minor AT connections (e.g. trail-to-road transitions).
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Environment and Sustainability
AT Infrastructure
Active Transportation (AT)
Infrastructure
114
Project Description
New buses will be purchased to replace aging transit fleet. In 2026-2027: four full-sized
buses to be delivered in the spring, six full-sized buses in December 2026 and two
battery-powered electric minibuses delivered in March 2027.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Environment and Sustainability
Public Transit Buses
Public Transit Buses
115
Project Description
To improve safety and accessibility, annual bus stop improvements such as concrete
pads, shelters, benches, poles and signs will be added. Technology investments are
being made to improve fare payment and automatic passenger counting systems, to
help modernize and improve the transit experience and reduce ridership barriers, while
providing needed data for transit management and planning.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Environment and Sustainability
Transit Infrastructure
Transit Infrastructure
116
117
Total Fire
Fire and Emergency Preparedness
Net Total Fire and Emergency Preparedness
9,210,000
9,410,000
(200,000)
Less: External Partner Funding
New Fire Station Build
Firefighter Turnout Gear
Small Equipment
Fast Response Craft
Fire Engine Replacement
Self-Contained Breathing Aparatus
Communications Equipment
6,000,000
250,000
200,000
400,000
2,000,000
240,000
320,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Budget
Project Description
Finalizing new fire station design, site and pre-construction.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Fire Department
New Fire Station
New Fire Station
118
Project Description
Replacement of three fire engines over the next five years, starting with Engine 4 at
Station 2. These engines have exceeded their life expectancy as first response vehicles.
In accordance with fire service code and standards, front line vehicles are to be
replaced after 20 years of service. Replacing outdated vehicles will enhance firefighter
safety and operational capabilities required in our growing City.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Fire Department
Fire Engine Replacement
Fire Engine Replacement
119
120
Information Technology
Total Information Technology
Net Total Information Technology
775,000
Computers
Rugged Devices
Fiber Network Cabling
Network Modernization
Contingency
Domain Controllers
CPS Camera Server
Simmons Cellular Extension
New Charlottetown.ca Website
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Budget
775,000
160,000
15,000
50,000
45,000
40,000
50,000
40,000
120,000
255,000
Project Description
The City's charlottetown.ca website is an important platform for communicating with
residents and delivering public services. A total of $255,000 has been approved in the
2026/27 budget to support the development of a new municipal website. This
investment will enhance accessibility, strengthen transparency, and improve digital
service delivery for residents, businesses, and visitors. The redesigned website will offer
a more user-friendly experience, expanded functionality, and improved access to
important information and online services.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Information Technology (IT)
New City Website
New City Website
121
122
Total Arenas
Total Victoria Park
Parks and Recreation
Total Sport Facilities and Buildings
Total Park Development and Playgrounds
Arenas
Victoria Park
Total Sports Field Development & Upgrades
Sport Facilities and Buildings
Park Development and Playgrounds
Sports Field Development & Upgrades
3,600,000
850,500
1,520,000
564,000
290,000
Simmons Capital Upgrades
Sports Field Development
Simmons Artificial Turf Field
Victoria Park Plan Development
Victoria Park Tennis Courts
Multi-Sport Outdoor Facility
Buildings and Clubhouses
Pickleball Courts
Disc Golf Course
Victoria Park Skatepark Upgrades
Outdoor Basketball Facilities
Park & Playground Infrastructure
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Master Plan
East Royalty Lagoon Park Development
Confederation Landing Upgrades
Install E-Watch Camera
Cody Banks Capital Upgrades
170,000
120,000
200,000
364,000
250,000
3,350,000
475,000
150,000
105,500
100,000
20,000
1,100,000
150,000
40,000
40,000
120,000
70,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Budget
123
Parks and Recreation
Net Total Parks & Recreation
Total Trails and Pathways
Total Parks and Recreation
Less: External Partner Funding
Trails and Pathways
Budget
7,519,500
7,894,500
(375,000)
Hermitage Creek Trail Upgrades
Andrews Pond Trail Development
Acadian Drive Trail Development
East Royalty Park Old Road & AT Pathway
Trails and Pathways
150,000
15,000
15,000
640,000
250,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
1,070,000
Project Description
The outdoor sports facility located in the Elmer MacFadyen Memorial Recreational
Complex is at the end of its life; the city is unable to maintain the facility as an
aesthetically pleasing venue and to maintain safety standards.
A new outdoor facility will include a permanent artificial ice making system with a chiller
unit, new boards, lighting and playing surface. Ice-making has become challenging
due to changing weather conditions, and a permanent ice-making system will allow for
ice longer in the season, weather permitting. The City will engage with the public and
keep them up to date on the new and improved multi-use facility that will be functional
in all four seasons.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Parks and Recreation
Multi-Use Outdoor Facility
Multi-Use Outdoor Facility
124
Project Description
Complete the design, drawings and cost estimate for a new artificial turf field that can
be used annually from April to November, accomodating up to 2,500 hours of use per
season. Construction is expected to begin in May 2026, with completion by the end of
July 2026.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Parks and Recreation
Simmons Artificial Turf Field
Simmons Artificial Turf Field
125
Project Description
This work will enable the public to access the Parkman Soccer Complex, Acadian Forest
& Trails, East Royalty Park and the neighbourhood of East Royalty from Acadian Drive.
The scope of work includes resurfacing a large section of the old asphalt road,
constructing a gravel driveway for the remaining portion and constructing an Active
Transportation Pathway along the full length of the road and driveway.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Parks and Recreation
East Royalty Landfill Old Road and
Active Transportation Pathway
East Royalty Landfill Old Road and
Active Transportation Pathway
126
127
Police
Total Police
Net Total Police
494,000
494,000
Budget
Specialized Equipment
Communication Equipment
Investigative Tools & Tech
Community Safety
128,000
93,000
259,000
14,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Project Description
From bumper to bumper, police vehicles are uplifted with dozens of pieces of
equipment to secure and safely transport people, specialized equipment, technology
and seized property. These funds will support outfitting the new vehicles coming online
and replacement parts for existing vehicles.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Police Services
Vehicle Equipment
Vehicle Equipment
128
Project Description
Police officer equipment ranges from the everyday essentials to specialized tools, each
improving police outcomes. These tools carry the weight of justice, life and death.
Officers must be outfitted to provide first aid, collect evidence, interview persons of
interest, secure an area, subdue an assailant and more. Specialized equipment
includes tactical equipment, firearms, less lethal weapons such as CEWs, helmets and
goggles.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Police Services
Specialized Equipment
Specialized Equipment
129
Project Description
Police officers rely on communication equipment to keep themselves and the
community safe. This equipment includes portable radios, car radios, speaker mics,
dispatch desk stations, charging stations and more.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Police Services
Communication Equipment
Communication Equipment
130
Project Description
The department relies on various tools and technology to support crime prevention and
community safety efforts. As the community continues to grow, so to does the reliance
on technology. This capital investment includes the continued expansion of eWatch
and LPRs, BWCs, aerial support, surveillance equipment, digital forensic equipment and
forensic equipment. It also supports a system to centralize and operationalize the Real
Time Operations Centre.
The Community Camera program (eWatch and LPRS) supports crime prevention and
public safety efforts in real-time monitoring and investigation. These cameras provide a
valuable tool for deterring criminal activity by increasing the likelihood of detection and
prosecution. They also assist in gathering critical evidence, improving response times,
and ensuring accountability in both police operations and public interactions. Public
safety cameras enhance situational awareness, enabling officers to monitor high-traffic
or high-risk areas, such as entertainment districts, transportation hubs, and public
events, with greater precision.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Police Services
Investigative Tools and Technology
Investigative Tools and Technology
131
Project Description
The department relies on field equipment to address its proactive and reactive policing
priorities. These funds will help complete the final fit out of equipment for the Incident
Command Post, address and support crisis/major incidents and events, and provide for
the continued investment in speed enforcement equipment (i.e., radar and lidar units) to
support our traffic enforcement capabilities and improve public safety.
Strategic Alignment
Governance and Civic Engagement
Department:
Project:
Charlottetown Police Services
Community Safety
Community Safety
132
133
Public Works
Total Municipal Buildings
Total Urban Beautification
Total Traffic and Pedestrian Signals
Municipal Buildings
Urban Beautification
Traffic and Pedestrian Signals
635,000
745,000
Budget
Pedestrian Crossings
New Traffic Lights
Signage Upgrades
Traffic Calming
Traffic School Zone Safety
Adaptive Signals
Traffic Equipment
West Royalty CC Upgrades
Heartz Hall Upgrades
12 MacAleer Upgrades
Mt Edward Road Transit Facility
Various Buildings Upgrades
Corporate Energy Upgrades
Tech Upgrade and Furniture
Buildings Security Upgrades
Station 1 Structural Upgrades
Sherwood Rec Hall Upgrades
Winter Snow Dump Facility
CSP Building Upgrades
Brackley Point Road Upgrades
Hillsborough Hall CC Upgrades
City Hall Upgrades
Euston Street Redevelopment
70 Kent Street
Equipment Replacement
Streetscape Replacement
Christmas Display Replacement
Event Fencing Partial Replacement
Event Safety Barriers
50,000
50,000
30,000
50,000
455,000
825,000
400,000
500,000
450,000
400,000
100,000
150,000
250,000
100,000
300,000
10,000
1,400,000
50,000
35,000
500,000
2,100,000
200,000
100,000
250,000
75,000
200,000
50,000
50,000
20,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
7,770,000
134
Public Works
Total Street Lighting
Total Storm Water Management
Total Parkades Major Repairs & Parking
Total Sidewalks and Multipurpose Trails
Street Lighting
Storm Water Management
Land/Property Acquisitions
Parkades Major Repairs & Parking
Total Street Rehab/Intersection Upgrades
Sidewalks and Multipurpose Trails
Total Land/Property Acquisitions
Street Rehabilitation/Intersection Upgrades
3,825,000
1,630,000
6,825,000
1,170,000
250,000
25,467,002
Budget
Victoria Row Lanterns
Large Culvert Replacement
Storm Water Equipment
Storm Water Materials
Infills and Repairs
Storm Water Management
Property Acquisitions
Conferderation Centre Land
Sidewalk Materials
Sidewalk Equipment
Sidewalk Engineering
Sidewalks New Construction
University Ave MP- Phase 1
Spencer Drive Extension
Street Resurfacing
Engineering
Exhibition Drive Reconstruction
North River Road MP- Phase 1
Capital Drive - Phase 1
Streets - Contingency
1,800,000
2,000,000
25,000
250,000
1,250,000
380,000
250,000
20,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
475,000
20,000
50,000
6,280,000
Pownal Street Parkade Upgrades
Queen Street Parkade Upgrades
Parking Meter Replacement
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
400,000
11,500,000
5,000,000
850,000
5,192,002
2,200,000
125,000
200,000
135
Public Works
Net Total Public Works
Total Fleet Management
Total Public Works
Less: External Partner Funding
Fleet Management for City
32,877,002
2,625,000
50,942,002
(18,065,000)
Budget
Small Fleet - Parks
Small Fleet - Police
Small Fleet - Public Works
Large Fleet - Public Works
420,000
450,000
755,000
1,000,000
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Project Description
The building at 85 Euston Street is currently being redeveloped to become
Charlottetown's new "Energy Innovation Hub". The project is made possible by a
generous land donation from Irving Oil, as the property formerly operated as a popular
filling and service station for over 70 years. The structure was rebuilt in the 1930s by
Acadian architect Samuel Roy and is one of several similar stations built by Irving Oil
across the Maritimes. The building was designated a heritage property in 1997 and
remained in operation as a gas station until 2008.
The renewed facility, featuring level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for
public use, will serve as a resource centre and collaboration space for advancing
climate action, contributing to the City and province's targets of net-zero greenhouse
gas emissions by 2040 and net-zero energy by 2030.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Euston St. Redevelopment
Euston St. Redevelopment
136
Project Description
A full street reconstruction is being undertaken on Exhibition Drive from Kensington
Road to Riverside Drive. This includes replacement of all underground infrastructure
including water, sewer, and storm water systems. A new 3-metre-wide asphalt
pathway is being constructed on the North side of the street.
This project will provide significant benefit to the community through improved
stormwater management, and improved capacity and reliability of utility infrastructure.
Additionally, this project will provide an important, safe, active transportation
connection from Kensington Road to Riverside Drive.
Strategic Alignment
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Exhibition Drive Reconstruction
Exhibition Drive Reconstruction
137
Project Description
The Pownal Street Parkade, a 465-vehicle parking garage located at 100 Pownal
Street, is currently undergoing concrete repairs and sprinkler system upgrades. This
facility was constructed in 1988, and while localized repairs have been carried out over
the years, the last major rehabilitation took place between 2008 and 2012. These
ongoing restoration projects aim to extend the service life of this facility.
Strategic Alignment
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Pownal Street Parkade Upgrades
Pownal Street Parkade Upgrades
138
Project Description
This is an annual paving program focused on a worst-first approach while still giving
consideration to efficient coordination with other upcoming and anticipated projects.
At current costs, this reflects 4 per cent of inventory which is a 25-year return cycle.
Strategic Alignment
Infrastructure and the Environment
Inclusive Economic Growth
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Street Resurfacing
Street Resurfacing
139
Project Description
In an effort to ensure the safety of all road users, new traffic calming devices such as
asphalt speed humps and cushions, curb extensions, signage, etc. will be deployed at
key locations throughout the city. This project aims to reduce motor vehicle travel
speeds, and as a result, may also promote the adoption of alternative modes of
transportation by improving user comfort.
Strategic Alignment
Infrastructure and the Environment
Inclusive Economic Growth
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Traffic Calming
Traffic Calming
140
Project Description
The Sherwood Recreation Hall is slated to be replaced with a new community center
facility. A Masterplan for the area was undertaken as part of the City's 2025-26 capital
budget. Funding will be allocated to the detailed design of the new facility, based on
the recommendations outlined by staff and external consultants.
Strategic Alignment
Community-Building and Placemaking
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
Sherwood Recreation Hall Upgrades
Sherwood Recreation Hall Upgrades
141
Project Description
The intersection at North River Road and Capital Drive is one of the busiest
intersections in Charlottetown, and is a primary gateway into the city from communities
to the north and west. This intersection has experienced increasing demand over the
past number of years, which, at times, results in significant traffic delays and
congestion.
This project is aimed at increasing the efficiency of the operations of this intersection,
particularly for northbound traffic on North River Road during the afternoon peak time.
As part of this project, the North River Road leg of the intersection will be reconfigured
to have two dedicated left turning lanes, and one shared through and right turn lane. In
addition, the sidewalk in the immediate area will be replaced, and the intersection will
have asphalt resurfacing undertaken.
Strategic Alignment
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
North River Road & Capital Drive
Intersection Upgrades
North River Road & Capital Drive
Intersection Upgrades
142
Project Description
New sidewalk construction in the 2026/27 fiscal year includes new infill sidewalk and
paved paths in developed areas, totalling more than 3,700 metres.
Strategic Alignment
Inclusive Economic Growth
Infrastructure and the Environment
Department:
Project:
Public Works
New Sidewalk Construction
New Sidewalk Construction
143
144
Total Water & Sewer
Net Total Water & Sewer
Charlottetown Water & Sewer
13,395,752
(6,500,000)
6,895,752
Budget
135,000
200,000
35,000
124,000
150,000
60,000
395,500
290,000
154,302
400,000
740,000
200,000
30,000
1,000,000
200,000
250,000
2,500,000
700,000
1,200,000
200,000
31,950
250,000
1,250,000
400,000
200,000
2,300,000
Less: External Partner Funding
Miltonvale Wellfield Reservoir
Mount Edward Road Booster
Eastern Gateway Water and Sewer
Seaview Reconstruction
Tangible Capital Asset Purchase
Control System Upgrades
Residential Metering
Motor Vehicles - W & E
Harley Street Rehabilitation
CPCP Upgrades - Resiliency
Other Capital Equipment
Water Supply - Contingency
University Avenue Reconstruction
Wellfield Protection
Malpeque Station Refurbishment
Capital Planning Engineering
Spencer Drive Extension
Water Distribution System Upgrade
Collector Sewer Liftstations Rehab
CPCP Contingency
Charlottetown Pollution Control Plant
Sewer Liftstation Rehab & Enhancements
Aeration Tank Rehab
Polymer and Dewatering Upgrades
Water Street Reconstruction
Exhibition Drive Reconstruction
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Charlottetown Civic Centre
Management Inc. Operating as
Eastlink Centre
CARI - Bell Aliant Centre
and
2026/2027
Capital Budget
146
Total Eastlink Centre
Net Total Eastlink Centre
Charlottetown Eastlink Centre
1,145,000
1,145,000
Budget
500,000
160,000
35,000
225,000
150,000
75,000
Concert rigging grid
Staging and crowd-control barricades
Box Office Renovation
Tables & Chairs
Zamboni
Compressor room upgrade
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
147
Total Bell Aliant Center (CARI)
Net Total Bell Aliant Center (CARI)
Charlottetown Bell Aliant Center (CARI)
1,352,200
(497,133)
855,067
60,000
60,000
149,000
393,200
315,000
120,000
75,000
50,000
45,000
45,000
20,000
20,000
Less: External Partner Funding/External Party Contributions
Contingency
Compressor Upgrades - Arena A
Phase 2 - Refrigeration & Dehumidification Systems Replacement
Arena A - Dasher Boards & Glass
Arena A - Seating Replacement
Heat Pump Replacement (5 Units)
Merchandise Desk - Millwork
Hoist to Penthouse
Expansion Joint Replacement in Concourse
Overhead Doors - Rink A&B
Exhaust Fans in Filter Room
Water Pumps in Filter Room
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Capital Budget
Budget
Appendix 1
Schedule of Property Taxes
149
Property Taxes
Non-Commercial Assessment:
Commercial Assessment - General
Commercial Assessment - Business Improvement Area
General
Apartments
Hotels
Downtown Charlottetown
PEI Residents
Residential
Apartments
Hotels
Mobile Home Parks
Non-Residents
Residential
Apartments
Hotels
Mobile Home Parks
Municipal Support Grant
Business Improvement Area - PEI Residents
Residential
Apartments
Hotels
Business Improvement Area - Non-Residents
Residential
Apartments
Hotels
Total Commercial & DCI Assessment
Total Property Taxes
Total Non-Commercial
$
$
$
$
29,866,971
23,049,065
52,916,036
26,122,822
General
Apartments
Hotels
Mobile Home Parks
$125,103,500 x $.67 per $100
$42,137,500 x $.91 per $100
$12,761,200 x $.91 per $100
$125,103,500 x $.67 per $100
$42,137,500 x $.91 per $100
$12,761,200 x $.91 per $100
$127,683,100 x $1.33 per $100
$45,795,500 x $1.57 per $100
$5,902,300 x $1.57 per $100
$267,900 x $1.08 per $100
$661,032,900 x $2.36 per $100
$4,694,700 x $2.36 per $100
$5,191,400 x $2.36 per $100
$25,500 x $2.36 per $100
$164,031,300 x $2.36 per $100
$4,400,500 x $2.36 per $100
$10,971,400 x $2.36 per $100
$179,403,200 x $.18 per $100
$2,747,064,500 x $.67 per $100
$565,050,400 x $.91 per $100
$16,896,500 x $.91 per $100
$13,145,500 x $.42 per $100
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
863,297
396,401
117,234
157,094
20,116
97,368
1,554,094
465,166
94,729
2,918
3,938,413
106,202
262,097
2,475,969
$ 19,991,891
$ 5,891,578
$ 156,221
$ 58,864
$ 16,013,605
$ 127,952
$ 124,301
$ 526
$
$
$
$
$
$
274,578
26,098,554
2,116,907
1,376,932
16,266,384
6,782,681
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
Appendix 2
Fiscal Services - Schedule of
Long Term Debt
151
Total Interest and Principal
Detailed Breakdown of Budget Item
Fiscal Services
Servicing of Long Term Debt
RBC 2010 Swap Maturing 2030
RBC 2016 Swap Maturing 2036
TD 2012 Swap Maturing 2032
TD 2013 Swap Maturing 2033
CIBC 2018 Swap Maturing 2038
Capital Leases
CMHC Loan Maturing 2030
CMHC Loan Maturing 2031
TD 2020 Loan Maturing 2047
TD 2020 Loan Maturing 2039
RBC 2023 Swap Maturing 2054
FCM Loan Maturing 2041
FCM Loan Maturing 2045
RBC Loan 2025 - 1st Installment
RBC Loan 2025 - 2nd Installment
Total Debt Servicing
2026 Balance
4,017,000
5,433,000
1,301,278
3,232,640
7,209,583
25,359
1,428,794
1,685,383
15,747,554
810,240
42,676,159
6,794,844
1,533,300
26,351,924
26,508,154
144,755,212
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
2026/2027 Principal
837,600
442,000
192,704
376,107
605,000
13,708
265,380
310,422
636,034
59,984
768,804
424,678
80,700
429,534
429,213
5,871,868
$
11,022,050
2026/2027 Interest
165,924
116,919
35,189
136,702
190,010
577
52,865
69,438
443,719
33,712
2,184,830
-
39,171
789,345
891,779
5,150,182
Appendix 3
Charlottetown Water and Sewer
Schedule for Servicing of Long
Term Debt
153
Total Interest and Principal
Detailed Breakdown of Budget
Charlottetown Water & Sewer
Servicing of Long Term Debt
RBC 2010 Swap Maturing 2030
TD 2012 Swap Maturing 2032
TD 2013 Swap Maturing 2033
CIBC 2018 Swap Maturing 2038
CMHC Loan Maturing 2030
CMHC Loan Maturing 2031
TD 2020 Loan Maturing 2047
RBC 2023 Swap Maturing 2054
RBC Loan 2025 - 1st Installment
RBC Loan 2025 - 2nd Installment
Total Debt Servicing
2026 Balance
2,678,000
1,481,610
1,538,784
5,898,750
952,529
1,123,588
12,884,362
5,561,841
3,434,358
3,454,719
39,008,543
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN
2026/2027 Operating Budget
$
4,221,579
2026/27 Principal
2026/27 Interest
558,400
219,409
179,032
495,000
176,920
206,948
520,391
100,196
110,616
40,066
65,072
235,506
35,244
46,292
537,876
360,213
93,613
125,321
59,526
55,938
2,571,761
1,649,818
902-629-4004
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