Simcoe County 2008 budget: $440 million
Ontario Works: $16.85 million
Paramedic services: $13.5 million
Social housing: $12.3 million
Roads: $9.8 million
Environmental (including waste management): $6.1 million
Long-term care: $5.2 million
Cultural services (museum, libraries, archives): $3.3 million
Children and community services: $3 million
Growth and development planning: $1.6 million
In addition to these regular items, this year’s budget includes:
• Georgian Manor redevelopment: $57 million
• Roads and bridges upgrades: $25 million
• New Organics program (September 29 launch): $4.7 million
Source: County of Simcoe 2008 budget overview
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