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Note: Does not include Land Development

Recreation & Culture: 3.4% - $6,042

Saskatoon Public Library: 0.1% - $201

Policing: 1.2% - $2,196

Fire Services: 1.3% - $2,355

Environmental Health: 0.9% - $1,646

Corporate Governance & Finance: 1.2% - $2,125

Corporate Asset Management: 8.3% - $14,733

Community Support: 0.1% - $250

Arts, Culture & Event Venues: 0.4% - $796

Urban Planning & Development: 1.3% - $2,356

Transportation: 36.4% - $64,504

Utilities: 45.2% - $80,019

Note: Does not include Land Development or Utilities which are not tax-supported programs

Tax-Supported Operating Expenditures by Business Line Total Investment: $443.8 Million (value in thousands)

Arts, Culture & Event Venues: 2% - $7,207

Corporate Asset Management: 2% - $10,696

Urban Planning & Development: 2% - $6,600

Corporate Governance & Finance: 15% - $68,434

Environmental Health: 4% - $19,200

Transportation: 28% - $124,096

Fire Services: 11% - $47,305

Taxation: 1% - $5,929

Recreation & Culture: 10% - $44,306

Policing: 21% - $94,156

Community Support: 4% - $15,898

Capital Investment by Business Line Total Investment: $177.2 Million (value in thousands)

BUDGET 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

2016 PRELIMINARY CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET

BUDGET 2016: At a Glance1

Shaping our Financial Future

The 2016 Operating Budget is proposing:• Total operating expenditures of $457.1 million, an increase of

$22.5 million, or 5.2%, over the 2015 approved Operating Budget. ($443.8 million or 97% of the total operating expenditures is for tax-supported programs/services)

The City’s 2016 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget continues to prioritize and dedicate investments to enhance our service levels and quality of life in Saskatoon – funding for road improvements, and public safety is key.

- $57.5 million to improve road conditions through our Building Better Roads program

- $4.3 million to improve police presence throughout the city

Shaping The 2016 Business Plan and BudgetThis year, the City of Saskatoon unveiled a new approach to planning for and building the 2016 Business Plan and Budget. With the goal of being more transparent and accountable, as well as incorporating resident input earlier in the planning process, extensive public education and engagement opportunities were provided this summer.

The City is providing citizens another opportunity to have their say on the 2016 Budget through Citizen Budget – a new interactive and educational online tool; October 19 - November 13, citizens can share their funding priorities and preferences with City Council (saskatoon.ca/citizenbudget).

Importantly, public feedback gathered through Citizen Budget will inform City Council & Administration on residents’ budget priorities and on what services and programs they value funding for

The Budget review for the 2016 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan & Budget will take place on November 30, December 1 & 3, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm in City Council Chambers.

most, and will be considered prior to final 2016 Budget deliberations, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 3, 2015.

These engagement efforts may reconfirm much of what we heard from citizens through our Annual Civic Services Survey. Combined – public education, participation, and feedback are key to Shaping Our Financial Future.

What will the proposed 3.95% tax increase be used for? The proposed property tax increase for 2016 will generate an additional $7.47 million for the City of Saskatoon’s Operating Budget, distributed as follows:

• 0.2% or $0.38 million for the debt repayment on future traffic noise attenuation projects

• 1.95% or $3.69 million dedicated to the rehabilitation and maintenance of roadways

• 1.8 % or $3.4 million allocated to pay for the expenditure increases associated with all other programs and services

For 2016, the City of Saskatoon is investing $177.2 million in various capital projects. This is a reduction of over $48 million, or 27%, from the 2015 approved Capital Budget.

This investment continues to support the Building Better Roads (BBR) program. Started in 2014 for our winter city, this program dedicates important resources to our road network and related services, including snow and ice clearing and street sweeping.

Breakdown of the Proposed 2016 Property Tax Increase: 3.95%

Municipal Tax Increase Per Average Household $325,000 Assessment

1.95% - Dedicated to Building Better Roads Program

0.20% - Dedicated to Traffic Noise Attenuation Program

0.69% - Saskatoon Fire Department Increase

1.62% - Saskatoon Police Service Increase

-0.51% - Decrease for remaining City operations

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Approximate $ Per Month $2.46 $0.27 $2.66 $5.40

* Includes Policing, Fire, Civic Services

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• The proposed BBR investment for 2016 is about $4.1 million higher than 2015, and approximately $7 million more than when the program started in 2014.

• To accomplish the objectives of the BBR program, the 2016 Operating Budget includes an additional contribution from the Water and Wastewater Utilities of $2.0 million – as well as a property tax increase of 1.95% that is strictly dedicated to improving Saskatoon’s road network. This is the third year of a four-year phase-in of the dedicated roadways levy to achieve the required service level established by City Council.

Shaping our Financial Future…Through Continuous ImprovementThe 2016 Business Plan and Budget renews the City’s commitment to Continuous Improvement, as the City proposes to implement approximately $1.35 million in operational efficiencies to reduce the costs associated with delivering City programs and services.

For 2016, Civic Administration is proposing:

- Total Operating Expenditures of $457.1 million

- a Capital Budget of $177.2 million

- a Combined Operating and Capital investment of $634 million, and

- Tax-Supported Operating expenditures of $443.8 million.

The 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets propose a combined investment of approximately $57.5 million to improve road conditions.

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HOW YOUR MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE DISTRIBUTEDThe City of Saskatoon provides a wide range of services to its residents.

Every $1 of municipal property tax is shared between the civic services shown in this chart.

(1) Other includes street lighting, animal services, cemeteries and facilities(2) Includes urban forestry and pest management(3) Debt Servicing includes provisions for current and future debt servicing(4) Corporate Support includes the offices of the City Manager, City Clerks, City Solicitors, Finance, Revenue, Assessment & Taxation,

Information Technology, Human Resources and General Administration(5) Includes Access Transit

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Distribution of Total Tax Dollars (2015)The following chart shows how your property tax dollars were distributed in 2015.

The chart reveals that about half of all property taxes collected go to the City of Saskatoon for the delivery of key services like municipal policing, fire protection, and public transit.

For 2016, the Education Property Tax rate is yet to be set. The finalized total will be shown on your property tax notice to be sent out in May 2016.

54% - Municipal

41% - Education

5% - Library

Where Can I Get More Information on Property Taxes and How the City’s Annual Budget Works?As a starting point, we encourage everyone to watch our Shaping our Financial Future video series found at the link below, before participating in Citizen Budget:

• How Your City Budget Works

• How Municipal Tax Differs from Federal & Provincial Tax

• What Contributes to Property Tax Increases

Visit saskatoon.ca/financialfuture

Visit saskatoon.ca/citizenbudget