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City Council, Administration will continue work to reduce projected funding gap in upcoming 2024/2025 Budget meeting
August 9, 2023 - 4:15pm
City Council’s Governance & Priorities Committee (GPC) will continue its work to reduce the projected funding gap within the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget at its next Special Budget Meeting on August 15.
Following budget reductions of $21.6 million in 2024 and $1.6 million in 2025 as directed by GPC at its July 25 Special Budget Meeting, City Administration has been able to further refine estimates and update 2024 and 2025 revenue and expense projections based upon the most current data available. Heading into the August 15 Special Budget Meeting, the revised budgetary gap being presented for discussion is $26.2 million in 2024 and $19.3 million in 2025.
This reduces the current estimated tax increase that would be required if no further mitigation steps were introduced to a new starting point of 8.92 per cent in 2024 and 6.01 per cent in 2025, respectively.
“Work continues in a public and transparent way to address the funding pressures we’re facing ahead of Council’s 2024/2025 budget discussions in November this year,” says Director of Finance Kari Smith.
At its August 15 meeting, Committee will consider business line reports relating to Transportation, Community Support, Saskatoon Fire, Environmental Health, Taxation and General Revenue, Land Development, Arts, Culture and Events Venues, Recreation and Culture, and Urban Planning and Development.
Council has also requested to receive draft budgets from the Saskatoon Police Board of Commissioners and the Saskatoon Library Board earlier than normal so that they may be incorporated into future budget discussions.
The full AGENDA for the August 15, 2023, Special Budget Meeting is available for review. As with all, this meeting will be LIVE streamed, access LIVE VIDEO here.
Should any member of the public wish to submit a letter or request to appear in person at the August 15 Special Budget Meeting, the deadline to arrange for this is Monday, August 14, at 5:00 pm.
For more information on the 2024/2025 Multi-Year Budget & Business Plan, including answers to frequently-asked questions and reference charts and graphs, visit Saskatoon.ca/budget.
Daily Road Report, August 10, 2023
August 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 36TH ST W
(Storm lead repair)
Start: August 10, 8:00 a.m. End: August 11, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO LAMBERT CRES
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Open driving lane has a lane width of 4.8m
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H intersection closed at 36th Street starting Thursday
August 9, 2023 - 7:00am
The intersection at Avenue H and 36th Street will be closed starting Thursday, August 10, at 8:00 a.m. for storm lead and manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, August 9, 2023
August 8, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
TAYLOR ST E EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM MCEOWN AVE TO MADDEN AVE
(Pedestrian ramp work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 9, 6:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Roadway work)
Start: August 9, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST W WB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES; & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT AVE
(Vacuuming)
Start: August 9, 9:00 a.m. End: August 9, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 56TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 7:00 a.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM HART RD TO 11TH ST W
(Roadway paving)
Open driving lane has a lane width of 4.8m
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST EB & WB CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Active Transportation Advisory Group recruiting community representatives for 2023
August 8, 2023 - 2:30pm
City administration is recruiting up to four new members from the community for appointment to the Active Transportation Advisory Group (ATAG). ATAG weighs in on policies, programs and initiatives to improve community and infrastructure needs to increase options for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.
“We’re looking for people from the community who want to help us explore options for active transportation, such as cycling and walking,” says Jay Magus, Director of Transportation.
There are opportunities for people across Saskatoon to shift short trips from driving to walking and biking by creating safe active-transportation networks. The Active Transportation Advisory Group aims to build and strengthen connections between community groups, organizations, residents and the City of Saskatoon, to support the successful implementation of the Active Transportation Plan in Saskatoon.
To apply and for more information, visit saskatoon.ca/atag or contact atag@saskatoon.ca. The deadline for applications is on Sunday August 27, 2023.
Avenue C intersection closed at 36th Street starting Wednesday
August 8, 2023 - 7:00am
- 36th Street closed between Avenue B and Avenue F
- Intersection at Avenue D and 36th Street will be closed
- Intersection at Avenue E and 36th Street will be closed
The intersection at Avenue C and 36th Street will be closed starting Wednesday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m. for catch basin and manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Additional road restrictions:
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, August 8, 2023
August 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 15, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E NB LAES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 5TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO ALBERT AVE
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES AT LORNE AVE
(Saskatoon Ex)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 13, 11:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Water line crossing)
Start: August 8, 10:00 a.m. End: August 8, 11:30 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 56TH ST W TO 51ST ST E
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 9, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 56TH ST W
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 28, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m.
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Long Weekend Road Report - August 5-7, 2023
August 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 10TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Start: August 5, 6:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 a.m.
CONFEDERATION DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM MILTON ST TO BORDEN PL
(Hydrant replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: August 5, 8:00 a.m. End: August 5, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: August 6, 8:00 a.m. End: August 6, 4:00 p.m
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 60TH ST W TO 56TH ST W
(Roadway resurfacing)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
LENORE DR EB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO LA LOCHE RD
(Sidewalk replacement)
All street intersections will remain open
Start: July 27, 2:00 p.m. End: August 9, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: August 17, 5:00 p.m.
BUTE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM WILLIAM AVE TO HANOVER AVE
(Weaver Park upgrades)
Broadway Ave intersection remains closed at Brute St
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 4:30 p.m
VICTORIA AVE NB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM OSLER ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Water main upgrades)
Start: July 10, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 6:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AIRD ST TO OSLER ST
(Contractor work)
Start: July 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO PRESTON AVE N
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 25, 5:00 a.m. End: November 1, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM PAYNE BEND TO HORNER CRES
(Construction work)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Modifications completed at the intersection of Clarence Avenue and Main Street to improve safety
August 4, 2023 - 1:00pm
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Right turn only lanes for drivers on Main Street at Clarence Avenue. Drivers on Main Street are now required to turn right at the intersection and are no longer able to drive straight through or turn left onto Clarence Avenue.
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A pedestrian signal on the South side of Clarence Avenue to allow crossings on both the North and South side of the intersection.
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Cyclist push buttons on Main Street to activate the pedestrian signals. Cyclists are still permitted to cross Clarence Avenue or turn left onto Clarence Avenue.
Following a traffic review on Clarence and Main Street, modifications have been made to improve the safety of the intersection for all road users. Modifications include:
The City of Saskatoon completed a traffic review at Clarence Avenue and Main Street last year after several residents reached out with concerns about safety at the intersection. Residents of Nutana and Varsity View had previously identified the Clarence Avenue and Main Street intersection as a necessary location for safety improvements through the City’s Neighbourhood Traffic Review process.
An on-site engagement event was held with residents to discuss the recommended changes in August 2022 and a broader engagement event was held in February 2023. City Council approved the modifications to Clarence Avenue and Main Street at its March 29, 2023, Public Meeting.
For more information on the intersection’s modifications, including tips on use, visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage/clarence-avenue-and-main-street-intersection-improvements.
Spadina Crescent closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Tuesday
August 4, 2023 - 11:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 22nd and 23rd streets on Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.