Archived MHCA | Nov 2017

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Unit 7 - 3111 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 6N3 306-653-2711

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Box 545 Russell, MB R0J 1W0 204-773-2586

Unit 7 - 3111 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 6N3 306-653-2711

1880 Winnipeg St. Regina, SK S4P 3C2 306-949-0399

CITY OF WINNIPEG LOOKS TO RECORD INVESTMENT IN ROADS FOR 2018 COUNCIL STILL AWAITING CLARITY ON PROVINCIAL SUPPORT OF FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION BY SCOTT GILLINGHAM & MARTY MORANTZ

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his year’s road construction season is drawing to a close and preparations for the 2018 City Budget are well underway. That makes it a good

is exacerbated by freezes and reductions in funding from the provincial government. To be clear: We understand and appreciate the financial challenges that this government has inherited. However, the province’s unilateral decision to eliminate the Building Manitoba Fund means that what was previously a predictable, incremental funding source for city infrastructure is no longer available. Moreover, the province has only committed to keeping capital contributions to the city at 2016 levels for 2017. If this level is maintained (or reduced) for 2018 and beyond, it will be even more challenging for the city to make the necessary infrastructure investments to support a growing city. Lack of certainty around provincial funding levels has complicated the city’s budgeting process. As a city, we continue to seek new revenue sources to supplement our road renewal budget. In July, council unanimously endorsed an application for accelerated regional street renewal funding under the New Building Canada Fund established by the former Harper Government in 2014. This application seeks to leverage existing city and provincial road investments in order to access additional federal dollars. This would result in an even greater investment in roadwork through the coming years. We are not looking for any incremental funding from the province for this program, only their support of our application to access the federal funding. If approved, the federal funding request would increase the regional street renewal budget by 50 per cent, over current levels, resulting in a federal contribution of $182 million over six years (2018-2023). Total investment would be more than half a billion dollars over six years in regional street renewal alone. As a key industry partner, the MHCA is playing a strong role in advocating for the city to receive every eligible federal dollar for its accelerated regional street renewals. We look forward to another record year of road renewals in 2018 and to strengthening our work with key stakeholders. ❱❱❱ Scott Gillingham (left) is the chairman of city council’s finance committee and Marty Morantz (right) chairs the infrastructure renewal and public works committee.

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time to take stock of our investments in road renewals over the last few years and provide a glimpse of the City’s future road renewal plan. Winnipeggers have consistently made it clear that their No. 1 priority is fixing our roads. The mayor and city council have listened. In the last three years our investment in road renewal has exceeded the levels of the previous six years. The Local and Regional Street Renewals Reserves, established in 2013 and 2014 respectively and each funded by a one per cent annual property tax increase, have allowed us to invest in street renewal at record levels. The street renewal budget in 2017 is $105 million, a 115 per cent increase from $48.9 million in 2014. This year’s $105 million supported over 150 projects comprising 130 lane kilometres of road renewal across the city. This year’s budget included the renewal of the northbound and southbound lanes on Pembina Highway, renewal of Empress Street from St Matthews to Portage Avenue as well reconstruction of significant portions of Ellice Avenue. Looking ahead, the city plans to adopt the 2018 budget in December. Winnipeg residents can expect the 2018 budget to include another robust street renewal plan funded by the dedicated property tax increases. In preparation for next year’s budget, we embarked on an extensive public engagement process early in 2017. Beginning in April, Winnipeggers used multiple opportunities to provide their input on budget priorities. Consultation included an online survey, online budgeting tool, idea forum, and pop-up events located throughout the city. Feedback from the public, city employees and from key stakeholders, including the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA), is ensuring the budget is developed to reflect Winnipeggers’ service and investment priorities. Results show fixing roads remains the top budget priority for Winnipeggers. Despite the record levels of investment on street renewal, the city faces substantial financial challenges, particularly in the operating budget. The city’s tax-supported budget has a structural deficit: Sustainable revenue streams do not cover required expenditures. The fiscal reality

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