Public Works Department
2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Presentation to Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks
December 4, 2017
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Services Provided
Roadway Construction and Maintenance *
Transportation Planning and Traffic Management *
Roadway Snow Removal and Ice Control *
Parks and Urban Forestry *
City Beautification *
Insect Control *
Crime Prevention (due to Street Lighting)
Development Approvals, Building Permits & Inspections
Land Drainage and Flood Control
* Public Works is the lead department for this service
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget 2017 Highlights
Bonnycastle Park Off Leash Dog Area Happyland Park
King’s Park Pedestrian Bridges St. Germain Park Tennis/Pickleball
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget 2017 Highlights
Kildonan Park Peguis Pavilion Plaza
Thelma J Call Park Soccer Pitch
Reykdal Family Park
Roger Le Grand Park Fitness Trail
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Operating Budget - by Service
in millions
Mill Rate
Public Works Services Revenues Expenses Support
Roadway Construction and Maintenance 69.486$ 127.072$ 57.586$
Parks and Urban Forestry 1.682$ 34.969$ 33.287$ Roadway Snow Removal and Ice Control 0.113$ 34.000$ 33.887$
Transportation Planning & Traffic Management 2.583$ 17.429$ 14.846$
City Beautification 0.060$ 17.022$ 16.962$
Insect Control 3.307$ 10.290$ 6.983$ Other 0.059$ 0.593$ 0.534$
Total Expenditures 77.290$ 241.375$ 164.085$
Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Service Description: To develop, operate, maintain and preserve all parks and open spaces to promote vibrant, healthy communities while fostering environmental stewardship.
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Parks and Urban Forestry
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Parks and Urban Forestry
Budgets in millions
Adopted Preliminary
2017 2018 2019 2020
Revenue $1.736 $1.683 $1.693 $1.703
Salaries & Benefits $20.700 $20.500 $21.264 $21.677
Services $10.923 $11.135 $11.354 $11.582
Materials, Parts and Supplies $2.808 $2.816 $2.832 $2.847
Assets and Purchases $0.042 $0.034 $0.034 $0.034
Debt & Finance Charges $0.035 $0.061 $0.061 $0.045
Grants, Transfers & Other $3.455 $3.703 $3.709 $3.715
Recoveries ($2.299) ($2.334) ($2.345) ($2.358)
Operating expenses $35.664 $35.917 $36.908 $37.543
Transfer to Capital $4.038 $0.000 $6.462 $7.963
Total Expenses $39.702 $35.917 $43.370 $45.506
Mill Rate Support $37.966 $34.234 $41.677 $43.803
Full-time Equivalent Positions 314 308 314 314
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
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Parks and Urban Forestry(in millions)
Mill Rate Support Total
2017 Adopted Budget - Mill Rate Support 37.966$
Changes
RevenuesMiscellaneous adjustments (0.053)$
(0.053)$
ExpensesIncrease in fleet equipment and fleet-related accounts 0.256$
Increase in grants and transfers 0.248$
Transfer to Capital (4.038)$ Decrease in salaries and benefits (0.200)$
Increase in recoveries from capital programs (0.035)$
Miscellaneous adjustment (0.016)$
(3.785)$
2018 Preliminary Budget - Mill Rate Support 34.234$
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Changes in Cash to Capital
Preliminary Adopted
2018 2017 Change
Parks and Open Spaces - Total Capital Budget 11.160$ 9.011$ 2.149$
Funding
External Debt 5.275$ -$ 5.275$
Transfer from Winnipeg Parking Authority (Proceeds from the Sale of
Winnipeg Square Parkade held in Land Operating Reserve)
3.500$
-$ 3.500$
Internal Financing/interim financing 2.135$ -$ 2.135$
Insurance Reserve (proceeds) 0.250$ -$ 0.250$
Cash to Capital - Manitoba Winnipeg Infrastructure Agreement -$ 4.973$ (4.973)$
Cash to Capital - Net (City funded) -$ 4.038$ (4.038)$
11.160$ 9.011$ 2.149$
Cash to Capital has declined due to the method of funding Parks Projects. Parks capital projects have increased by
$2.149 million over the prior year.
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Fighting Dutch Elm Disease
Budgets in millions
Preliminary Adopted
2018 2017 Change
Combined Tree Services - Operating and Capital
Operating
Tree Planting 1.668$ 1.791$ (0.123)$
Tree Pruning and removal 4.442$ 4.759$ (0.317)$
Dutch Elm Disease 5.402$ 5.019$ 0.383$
11.512$ 11.569$ (0.057)$
Capital
Reforestation Improvements 0.766$ 0.766$ -$
Urban Forest Enhancement Program - DED removals 4.600$ 0.380$ 4.220$
Urban Forest Enhancement Program - other 1.734$ 0.920$ 0.814$
7.100$ 2.066$ 5.034$
Total 18.612$ 13.635$ 4.977$
Dutch Elm Disease Spending - Operating and Capital Combined
Dutch Elm Disease - Operating 5.402$ 5.019$ 0.383$
Dutch Elm Disease - Capital 4.600$ 0.380$ 4.220$
Total 10.002$ 5.399$ 4.603$
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Description 2014 2015 2016
Number of pleasure rinks N/A 43 43
Number of knockdown rinks1 N/A 24 23
Length of cross country ski trails N/A N/A 22.84 km
Number of pickle ball courts N/A 31 33
Number of tennis courts N/A 117 117
Number of fitness parks 10 10 11
Number of toboggan slides1 17 19 19
Number of litter bins 2937 2985 3026
Number of fields aerated (visits) 831 1194 1683
Number of fields top dressed (visits) 685 661 652
Number of fields fertilized (visits) 813 799 772
Additional Service Level Statistics
1Totals include Toboggan Slides and Knockdown Rinks located at Community Centres
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Challenges
Growing inventory added by new developments.
The increasing infrastructure deficit continues to put pressure on the limited resources available to provide maintenance.
Impending arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer.
Opportunities
Additional Dutch Elm Disease funding.
Parks web app – parkmaps.winnipeg.ca
Parks and Urban Forestry
Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Service Description
Provide insect abatement in order to protect persons and properties against the negative effects of insects while minimizing impact on the environment.
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Insect Control
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Insect Control
Budgets in millions
Adopted Preliminary
2017 2018 2019 2020
Revenue $2.707 $3.307 $2.307 $2.307
Salaries & Benefits $4.301 $4.297 $4.422 $4.504
Services $3.257 $3.250 $3.260 $3.271
Materials, Parts and Supplies $2.615 $2.637 $2.639 $2.642
Assets and Purchases $0.136 $0.131 $0.131 $0.131
Debt & Finance Charges $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
Grants, Transfers & Other $0.112 $0.119 $0.119 $0.119
Recoveries ($0.149) ($0.144) ($0.144) ($0.144)
Operating Expenses $10.272 $10.290 $10.427 $10.523
Transfer to Capital $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
Total Expenses $10.272 $10.290 $10.427 $10.523
Mill Rate Support $7.565 $6.983 $8.121 $8.216
Full-time Equivalent Positions 68 67 68 68
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Insect Control(in millions)
Mill Rate Support Total
2017 Adopted Budget - Mill Rate Support 7.565$
Changes
RevenuesTransfer from the Insect Control Reserve 0.600$
0.600$
ExpensesIncrease in fleet equipment and fleet-related accounts 0.022$
Miscellaneous adjustment (0.004)$
0.018$
2018 Preliminary Budget - Mill Rate Support 6.983$
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Insect Control Reserve
Budgets in millions
Adopted 2017 Preliminary
2017 Forecast 2018 2019 2020
Balance, beginning of year $2.480 $2.228 $3.000 $2.001 $2.002
Add:
Transfers from Operating $0.000 $2.088 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
Interest $0.010 $0.012 $0.011 $0.009 $0.009
$0.010 $2.100 $0.011 $0.009 $0.009
Deduct:
Transfers to Operating $0.400 $1.318 $1.000 $0.000 $0.000
Investment Management Fees $0.009 $0.010 $0.010 $0.008 $0.008
$0.409 $1.328 $1.010 $0.008 $0.008
Balance, end of year $2.081 $3.000 $2.001 $2.002 $2.003
Note - Council has set a reserve maximum of $3.0 million.
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Public Works Department 2018 Preliminary Operating Budget
Challenges
Activity depends on temperature and rainfall.
Increasing cost structure, chemicals and compliance with Federal Aircraft regulations.
Provincial funding reduction to surrounding rural municipalities.
Opportunities
DeltaGard® approved for adult mosquito control.
Innovation Fund – use of drone.
Insect Control
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