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City releases Preliminary 2024/2025 Capital Budget Project Details, Introduction & Climate Budget
November 20, 2023 - 1:08pm
As part of the City’s Multi -Year Business Plan and Budget Process, the City produces three key documents to inform City Council and the public prior to its November budget deliberations.
Having released the first document, the Preliminary 2024/2025 Detailed Operating and Capital Summary Budget on November 9, 2023, the City’s last set of preliminary budget documents have been made available today, November 20, 2023 as follows:
#2. Preliminary 2024/2025 Capital Budget Project Details
#3. 2024/2025 Preliminary Budget Introduction and 2024/2025 Climate Budget
The Preliminary 2024 Operating Budget proposes total operating expenditures (excluding Saskatoon Public Library and Utilities) of $628.5 million, an increase of $35.9 million, or 6.06%, over the 2023 Operating Budget.
The Preliminary 2025 Operating Budget proposes total operating expenditures (excluding Saskatoon Public Library and Utilities) of $657.0 million, an increase of $28.4 million, or 4.53%, over the 2024 Operating Budget.
The Preliminary 2024/2025 Capital Budget provides a total capital investment of $785.1 million: $381.5 million in 2024, and $403.6 million in 2025.
Still to be considered by City Council is the final full review of the City’s 87 distinct Service Lines and 58 additional Administrative Options. There will undoubtedly be a number of further changes made to finalize the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget.
City Council will seek to find the proper balance between delivering core service levels residents and businesses expect for taxpayer dollars, maintaining affordability and ensuring long-term financial sustainability when making its final investment decisions at the 2024/2025 Budget Deliberations set for November 28-30, 2023.
Members of the public who wish to participate in the 2024/2025 final budget review by either submitting a letter and/or requesting to speak to City Council must arrange to do so before the cut-off, Monday, November 27, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/budget
Downtown rally may impact Transit service this afternoon
November 18, 2023 - 10:02am
Saskatoon Transit service may be impacted by a rally Downtown this afternoon.
The rally is expected to begin at Civic Square at 2:30 p.m. It will then proceed throughout Downtown before returning to Civic Square.
Downtown road closures may significantly delay Transit routes and impact the ability for buses to enter the Downtown and the Downtown Transit Terminal. Expect delays and check real time bus information on the Transit app, Google and other third party trip planning apps.
Daily Road Report - November 20, 2023
November 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 20, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Weekend Road Report - November 18-19, 2023
November 17, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
STONEBRIDGE BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO COPE WAY
(Junction box replacement)
Start: November 18, 8:00 a.m. End: November 18, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Water main repairs)
Start: November 18, 8:00 a.m. End: November 18, 6:00 p.m.
33RD ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM VALENS DR TO AVE P N
(Tree pruning)
Start: November 18, 8:30 a.m. End: November 18, 6:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES W ROAD CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO AVE A S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 10:00 a.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S RAMP CLOSED TO 1ST AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 11:00 a.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 12:00 p.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 12:00 p.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE S TO 1ST AVE S
(Santa Claus Parade)
Start: November 19, 12:00 p.m. End: November 19, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO AUDITORIUM AVE
(Manhole repairs)
Start: November 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 19, 7:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 20, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Lawson Civic Centre will be closed for maintenance from December 5 to December 25, 2023
November 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
Lawson Civic Centre will be closed for building maintenance from Tuesday, December 5 to Monday, December 25, 2023, inclusive. Programs and rentals will not be available, and the facility will be closed during this time.
The Rusty Macdonald Branch Library will remain open, with access through their main entrance only.
The City of Saskatoon and Lawson Civic Centre thank patrons for their cooperation. The Saskatoon Field House, Shaw Centre, Cosmo Civic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre and Terry Fox Track will maintain regular hours during this time. Visit Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for facility hours of operation and drop-in schedules.
LeisureCard holders who do not plan to use their LeisureCard at any other leisure facility during the shutdown, may hand it in to the customer service staff prior to the closure to receive a date extension for the 20 days Lawson Civic Centre is closed. Your card will be ready for pick-up at the front desk once the site has re-opened.