2026 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget available for public viewing

NIAGARA FALLS, ON— We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget is now publicly available, a copy of which can be found at the following link: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-government/budget-and-finances/budgets/

Based on the Mayoral Directive to Staff (MD-2025) on July 29, 2025, Finance staff will be presenting the 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget at the Special Council meeting on November 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm.

The parking budget is self-sustaining and funded by parking user fees, permits, and fine revenue totalling $1,655,925 (2025 - $1,652,793), an increase of $3,132 or 0.2% from 2025.

In 2023, there were several legislative changes under the Strong Mayor’s Act and the key dates pertaining to the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Parking Budget have been summarized below:

• 30-Day Review Period (for Council Amendments)
  • November 10, 2025, to December 9, 2025 (unless shortened by way of Council Resolution)
• 10-Day Veto Period (Mayor's opportunity to veto amendments)
  • December 10, 2025, to December 19, 2025 (unless shortened by written notice from the Mayor)
  • This will only apply if there are Council Amendments brought forward during the 30-day review period
• 15-day Override Period (Council override of Mayor's Veto, 2/3 majority)
  • December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026 (unless shortened by way of Council Resolution)
  • This is only applicable if the Mayor exercises his Veto during the 10 Day Veto Period

Should you wish to provide a delegation to Council or provide written correspondence related to the 2026 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget, please follow the guidelines below:

• Requests for Delegations to Council shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the Meeting via the following link: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-government/city-council-and-mayor/engaging-with-council/
• Written correspondence shall be submitted to the City Clerk via email to clerk@niagarafalls.ca or by mail to 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6X5, Attn: City Clerk, no later than 12 noon the day preceding the Council meeting.

Any parking budget-related questions can be directed to Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance/Treasurer, at finance@niagarafalls.ca.

For more information, contact: 
Tiffany Clark
Director of Finance
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext. 4223
finance@niagarafalls.ca