Residents with budget ideas for the town of Fort Frances to consider can present them to council next month.

A public meeting will be held on September 11 at the Civic Centre.

It is the first step in crafting the 2024 budget.

The goal is to have a draft capital budget before council before the end of the year.

The operating budget would be discussed early in the new year.

Council will hold three to four special budget meetings before then.

The hope is to have final council approval in late March 2024.

Discussion of the user fees and water and sewer rates will be considered in November and finalized by council’s December meeting.

Residents wishing to make a presentation to council on the budget must register with the town clerk by noon on Wednesday, September 6.