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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 24, 2015 | 8 www.oakville.ca To learn more join us at our Budget Committee meetings Capital budget: · Monday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. ­ Elect 2016 Budget Committee Chair. Release and overview of capital budget · Wednesday October 21, 9:30 a.m. ­ Commissioner presentations · Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m. ­ Delegations · Monday, October 26, 9:30 a.m. - Budget Committee direction to staff Operating budget: · Wednesday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. ­ Release of operating budget, overview presentation and overview of rates and fees · Thursday, November 19, 1 p.m. ­ Commissioner presentations · Monday November 30, 9:30 a.m. ­ Delegations · Wednesday December 2, 7 p.m. ­ Delegations Approval of both 2016 Operating and Capital budgets: · Monday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. ­ Budget Committee deliberations and recommendations · Monday, December 14, 7 p.m. ­ Council approval Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. If you would like to attend the meeting and have any accessibility needs, please contact Kathy Patrick at 905-845-6601, ext. 4235 or fill out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on towntv.ca or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit oakville.ca for details. All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Budget 2016 Be informed. Be part of the process All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Oakville is committed to offering valued services and programs to residents and making strategic investments in community priorities. Each year the town's annual budget is one of the most important tasks facing Town Council, and Council has directed staff to prepare a budget that keeps the overall tax increase in line with inflation. The 2016 Budget process runs from October 5 to December 14, 2015. Temporary Road Closure Lakeshore Road West (Third Line to Dorval Drive) Sunday, September 27, 2015, 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Oakville Half-Marathon To accommodate the Oakville Half-Marathon, Lakeshore Road West will be closed between Third Line and Dorval Drive from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Lane restrictions will be in effect for the remainder of the race route. Lane closure on Rebecca Street/Randall Street (eastbound) from Navy Street to Forsythe Street will be in effect from 8 to 10 a.m. The detour will be via Chisholm Street and Lakeshore Road West. We appreciate the cooperation of all motorists. For race details, please visit oakvillehalfmarathon.com or call 905-949-1910, ext. 235. For road closure details, contact Bob DeHoog, Town of Oakville, at 905-845-6601, ext. 3337. Celebrate Culture Days! Saturday, September 26, 2015 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre 2302 Bridge Road Celebrate Culture Days in Oakville with free entertainment, art workshops, dance, ceramics, live music, and more. There's something for everyone! Registration is required for some activities. For more information and a complete list of activities, visit oakville.ca. Share your Culture Days photos on Twitter and Facebook using #culturedaysoakville for a chance to win a $100 program credit. Help plan the future of fire services in Oakville The Town of Oakville and the Oakville Fire Department are developing a Fire Master Plan to ensure that the department continues to meet the needs of our growing community. The Fire Master Plan study will include an assessment of the operations and divisions within the Oakville Fire Department including fire stations and trucks, staffing, apparatus and equipment, fire prevention and public education programs, communications and emergency planning. Join us to learn more! Community Information Open House Thursday, October 8, 2015 6 to 8 p.m. ­ presentation at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall ­ Bronte Room 1225 Trafalgar Road Can't attend? Share your input by completing a short survey at oakville.ca. Learn about Oakville's youth-centric programs and services, the proposed facility layout, amenities, and timeline for construction and official opening. Town of Oakville staff will also share opportunities on how local youth can get involved in shaping Oakville's newest youth centre. Can't attend in person? Visit oakville.ca for more information about Oakville's youth programs and services. New youth centre coming to the Glen Abbey community! 1131 Nottinghill Gate We're excited about Oakville's brand new youth centre and want to tell you all about it. Join us: Glen Abbey Youth Centre Information Session Monday, September 28, 2015, 7 to 8 p.m. St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School Library 1050 Nottinghill Gate