CITY OF PRINCE ALBERT
BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8:00 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. December 11, 2024 External Agencies Business Plan Review Meeting Minutes for Approval;
2. January 8, 2025 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval;
3. January 9, 2025 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval;
4. January 10, 2025 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval; and,
5. January 22, 2025 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval.

5.

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

For access to the General Fund Budget, click here.

5.1

OVERVIEW AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

5.1.1

2026 Long-Term Debt Summary (RPT 2025-335)

5.2

CAPITAL PROJECTS

5.2.1

Roadways Paving and Concrete Program

Recommendation:

That the Roadways Paving and Concrete Program be approved at a cost of $4,400,000.

5.2.2

6th Avenue Viaduct - Bridge Rehabilitation

Recommendation:

That the 6th Avenue Viaduct - Bridge Reconstruction be approved at a cost of $1,000,000.

5.2.3

City Hall Air Conditioning Unit

Recommendation:

That the City Hall Air Conditioning Unit be approved at a cost of $275,000.

5.2.4

Roof Repairs Projects

5.2.4.1

2026 Roofing Report (RPT 2025-362)

Recommendation:

That the Roof Repairs Project be approved at a cost of $250,000.

5.2.5

Playground Replacement Program

5.2.5.1

State of the Playgrounds 2025/2026 (RPT 2025-337)

Recommendation:

That the Playground Replacement Program be approved at a cost of $150,000.

5.2.6

Park Pathways

Recommendation:

That the Park Pathways be approved at a cost of $60,000.

5.2.7

Landscaping - Various Locations

Recommendation:

That the Landscaping - Various Locations be approved at a cost of $50,000.

5.2.8

Alfred Jenkins Field House - Guardrail Safety

Recommendation:

That the Alfred Jenkins Field House - Guardrail Safety be approved at a cost of $25,000 from the Alfred Jenkins Field House Reserve.

5.2.9

Art Hauser Centre - Elevator Door Replacement

Recommendation:

That the Art Hauser Centre - Elevator Door Replacement be approved at a cost of $26,500 from the Arenas Improvement Reserve.

5.2.10

Cooke Municipal Golf Course Reconstruction of Park Pathways

Recommendation:

That the Cooke Municipal Golf Course Reconstruction of Park Pathways be approved at a cost of $60,000 from the Golf Course Improvements Reserve.

5.2.11

EA Rawlinson Centre Floor Scrubber Machines

Recommendation:

That the EA Rawlinson Centre Floor Scrubber Machines be approved at a cost of $22,000 from the EA Rawlinson Facility Fee Reserve.

5.2.12

Downtown Streetscape

Recommendation:

That the Downtown Streetscape be approved at a cost of $400,000, inclusive of $200,000 from the Future Infrastructure Reserve.

5.2.13

Data Centre Support

Recommendation:

That the Data Centre Support be approved at a cost of $75,000 from the Information Technology Reserve.

5.2.14

Evergreen IT Hardware Program

Recommendation:

That the Evergreen IT Hardware Program be approved at a cost of $105,510 from the Information Technology Reserve.

5.2.15

Project Management Consulting for ERP

Recommendation:

That the Project Management Consulting for ERP be approved at a cost of $400,000 from the Information Technology Reserve.

5.2.16

Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($18M)

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($18M) be approved at a cost of $3,447,263 from the Recreation Centre Reserve.

5.2.17

Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($30M)

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($30M) be approved at a cost of $409,477 from the Recreation Centre Reserve.

5.2.18

Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($16M)

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre ($16M) be approved at a cost of $268,309 from the Recreation Centre Reserve.

5.2.19

Long-Term Debt Repayment - Irrigation at Golf Course Loan

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - Irrigation at Golf Course Loan be approved at a cost of $74,000 from the Golf Course Improvements Reserve.

5.2.20

Long-Term Debt Repayment - Transit Bus Loan

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - Transit Bus Loan be approved at a cost of $282,000.

5.2.21

Long-Term Debt Repayment - West Hill Infrastructure Loan

Recommendation:

That the Long-Term Debt Repayment - West Hill Infrastructure Loan be approved at a cost of $24,900.

5.3

CAPITAL PROJECTS UNFUNDED

5.3.1

Capital Projects Unfunded

5.3.1.1

City Hall Front Counter Redesign (RPT 2025-369)

Recommendation:

That the following 2026 Capital Budget project in the total amount of $185,000 be received as information and filed:

Front Counter Redesign	$185,000

 

5.4

CAPITAL BUDGET

5.4.1

2026 Capital Budget Approval

Recommendation:

That the 2026 General Fund Capital Budget in the total amount of $7,299,010 be approved as follows:

Taxation Funding	$6,385,000
Reserve Funding	$914,010
Total Capital Spending	$7,299,010

5.4.2

2026 Debt Principal Budget Approval

Recommendation:

That the 2026 General Fund Debt Principal Budget in the total amount of $4,505,949 be approved as follows:

Taxation Funding	$306,900
Reserve Funding	$4,199,049
Total Debt Principal Spending	$4,505,949

5.5

FLEET

5.5.1

Funded Fleet Equipment Requests

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Budget for the Fleet Equipment be approved at a cost of $2,703,300 funded from the City’s Equipment, Golf Course Cart Reserve and Fire Equipment Reserve, identified as follows:

Public Works Fleet
Wheel Loader – 5 Yard	$500,000
Volvo Rubber Tired Hoe	$500,000
Three (3) ½ Ton Crew Cab Trucks	$180,000
Large Mower	$140,000
Bobcat Skid Steer	$140,000
Total	$1,460,000

Parks, Recreation and Culture Fleet
Three (3) Large Mowers	$420,000
Aerial Truck	$350,000
Three (3) Small Mowers	$120,000
Two (2) ½ Ton Crew Cab Trucks	$120,000
Ten (10) Yamaha Golf Carts	$93,300
Total	$1,103,300

Prince Albert Fire Services
Polaris UTV with Fire Pump	$85,000
SCBA Replacement	$55,000
Total Fleet Funding	$140,000

Reserve Allocation
Equipment and Fleet Reserve	$2,470,000
Golf Course Golf Cart Reserve	$93,300
Fire Equipment Reserve	$140,000
Total	$2,703,300

5.6

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE

5.6.1

Alfred Jenkins Field House Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Alfred Jenkins Field House Functional Area be approved at a cost of $300,347, as presented.

5.6.2

Bernice Sayese Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Bernice Sayese Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $75,266, as presented.

5.6.3

Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $4,464,063, as presented.

5.6.4

Parks Administration Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Parks Administration Functional Area be approved at a cost of $2,331,885, as presented.

5.6.5

Parks - Snow Management

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Parks - Snow Management be approved at a cost of $272,586, as presented.

5.6.6

Little Red River Park and Kinsmen Ski Hill Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Little Red River Park and Kinsmen Ski Hill Functional Area be approved at a cost of $335,500, as presented.

5.6.7

Kinsmen Park Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Kinsmen Park Functional Area be approved at a cost of $69,889, as presented.

5.6.8

Cemetery Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Cemetery Functional Area be approved at a cost of $128,469, as presented.

5.6.9

City Beautification Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Beautification Functional Area be approved at a cost of $57,040, as presented.

5.6.10

Art Hauser Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Art Hauser Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,235,114, as presented.

5.6.11

Kinsmen Arena Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Kinsmen Arena Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $70, as presented.

5.6.12

Dave G. Steuart Arena Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Dave G. Steuart Arena Functional Area be approved at a cost of $25,293, as presented.

5.6.13

E.A. Rawlinson Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the E.A. Rawlinson Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $473,492, as presented.

5.6.14

Museums Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Museums Functional Area be approved at a cost of $312,833, as presented.

5.6.15

Margo Fournier Arts Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Margo Fournier Arts Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $151,994, as presented.

5.6.16

Public Art Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Public Art Functional Area be approved at a cost of $84,187, as presented.

5.6.17

Municipal Cultural Action Plan Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Municipal Cultural Action Plan Functional Area be approved at a cost of $50,000, as presented.

5.6.18

City Hall Facility Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Hall Facility Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $399,963, as presented.

5.6.19

Facility Maintenance Supervision Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Facility Maintenance Supervision Functional Area be approved at a cost of $188,446, as presented.

5.6.20

Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre - Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre - Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $79,660, as presented.

5.6.21

Tourism Information Centre - Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Tourism Information Centre - Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $38,829, as presented.

5.6.22

Prince Albert Public Library - Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Prince Albert Public Library - Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $37,423, as presented, and funded from the Prince Albert Library Levy.

5.6.23

Facility Maintenance - Other Facilities Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Facility Maintenance - Other Facilities Functional Area be approved at a cost of $713,373, as presented.

5.6.24

Parks, Recreation and Culture Functional Area

5.6.24.1

2026 Rates and Fees – City Facilities and Programs (RPT 2025-304)

Recommendations:

1. That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Functional Area be approved at a cost of $777,884, as presented; and,
2. That the Rates and Fees Manual, as attached to RPT 2025-304, form the basis for the 2026 budget, and be reviewed during the 2026 Budget deliberations.

5.6.25

Recreation Supervision Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Recreation Supervision Functional Area be approved at a cost of $595,183, as presented.

5.6.26

Saskatchewan Lotteries Program Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Program Functional Area be approved at a cost of $0, as presented.

5.6.27

Frank J. Dunn Swimming Pool Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Frank J. Dunn Swimming Pool Functional Area be approved at a cost of $0, as presented.

5.6.28

Kinsmen Water Park Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Kinsmen Waterpark Functional Area be approved at a cost of $223,853, as presented.

5.6.29

Community Clubs Functional Area

5.6.29.1

Hazeldell Community Club (RPT 2025-406)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Community Clubs Functional Area be approved at a cost of $458,421, as presented.

5.6.30

Kinsmen Community Heritage Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Kinsmen Community Heritage Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $41,938, as presented.

5.6.31

Playgrounds and Playstructures Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Playground and Playstructures Functional Area be approved at a cost of $262,051, as presented.

5.6.32

Outdoor Sports Fields Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Outdoor Sports Fields Functional Area be approved at a cost of $161,376, as presented.

5.6.33

Skateboard Park Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Skateboard Park Functional Area be approved at a cost of $25,926, as presented.

5.6.34

Cooke Municipal Golf Course Functional Area

5.6.34.1

2026 Rates and Fees - Cooke Municipal Golf Course (RPT 2025-313)

Recommendations:

1. That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Cooke Municipal Golf Course Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $102,327, as presented;
2. That a two point five percent (2.5%) increase to the Rates and Fees for the Cooke Municipal Golf Course, be approved;
3. That the annual Sponsorship Funding for the Cooke Municipal Golf Course be allocated to the Golf Course Improvements Reserve; and,
4. That $60,000 of the annual Revenue generated through Pathway Fees and Cart Rentals be allocated to the Golf Course Improvements Reserve for the purpose of Pathway Reconstruction and Repair.

5.7

PUBLIC WORKS

5.7.1

Snow Management Functional Area

5.7.1.1

Snow and Ice Control Policy (RPT 2025-384)

Recommendation:

1. That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Snow Management Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,527,848, as presented;
2. That the Snow and Ice Control Policy which includes the following amendments, as attached to RPT 2025-384, be approved:
   1. That School Zones be graded in order to speed up maintenance;
   2. That the Winter Maintenance Crew complete up to two (2) rounds of residential grading;
   3. That the Winter Maintenance Crew complete up to two (2) downtown snow lifts; and,
   4. That a Winter Emergency Response Plan be implemented.

5.7.2

Roads Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Road Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $2,065,841, as presented.

5.7.3

Public Works Administration Engineering Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Public Works Administration Engineering Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,791,797, as presented.

5.7.4

Street Lighting Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Street Lighting Functional Area be approved at a cost of $999,794, as presented.

5.7.5

Traffic Lights Functional Area

5.7.5.1

Accessible Traffic Signs (RPT 2025-395)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Traffic Lights Functional Area be approved at a cost of $578,472, as presented.

5.7.6

Traffic Counts and Lane Markings Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Traffic Counts and Lane Markings Functional Area be approved at a cost of $236,843, as presented.

5.7.7

Traffic Signs Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Traffic Signs Functional Area be approved at a cost of $144,503, as presented.

5.7.8

Municipal Service Centre Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Municipal Service Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $35,069, as presented.

5.7.9

City Yards Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Yards Functional Area be approved at a cost of $99,420, as presented.

5.7.10

Purchasing and Stores Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Purchasing and Stores Functional Area be approved at a cost of $373,600, as presented.

5.8

FIRE SERVICES

5.8.1

Fire Building Maintenance Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Fire Building Maintenance Functional Area be approved at a cost of $112,644, as presented.

5.8.2

Fire Administration Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Fire Administration Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,431,593, as presented.

5.8.3

Fire Fighting Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Fire Fighting Functional Area be approved at a cost of $7,210,768, as presented.

5.8.4

Fire Fleet and Equipment Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Fire Fleet and Equipment Functional Area be approved at a cost of $899,166, as presented.

5.8.5

Fire Prevention Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Fire Prevention Functional Area be approved at a cost of $373,055, as presented.

5.9

CORPORATE SERVICES

5.9.1

Corporate Communications Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Corporate Communications Functional Area be approved at a cost of $296,957, as presented.

5.9.2

Human Resources Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Human Resources Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,089,903, as presented.

5.9.3

Information and Technology Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Information and Technology Functional Area be approved at a cost of $2,043,379, as presented.

5.9.4

Occupational Health and Safety Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Occupational Health and Safety Functional Area be approved at a cost of $156,874, as presented.

5.9.5

Solutions Hub Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Solutions Hub Functional Area be approved at a cost of $683,606, as presented.

5.10

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

5.10.1

City Manager Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Manager Functional Area be approved at a cost of $534,362, as presented.

5.10.2

City Clerk Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Clerk Functional Area be approved at a cost of $728,850, as presented.

5.10.3

City Council Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Council Functional Area be approved at a cost of $409,303, as presented.

5.10.4

Mayor Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Mayor Functional Area be approved at a cost of $184,698, as presented.

5.10.5

City Solicitor Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Solicitor Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,103,700, as presented.

5.11

FINANCIAL SERVICES

5.11.1

Financial Services Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Financial Services Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,652,380, as presented.

5.11.2

Assessment and Taxation Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Assessment and Taxation Functional Area be approved at a cost of $769,518, as presented.

5.12

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.12.1

Planning Services Functional Area

5.12.1.1

2024 Settlement Municipal Share - Housing Projects (CORR 2025-103)  (PRESENTED AT MEETING)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Planning Services Functional Area be approved at a cost of $730,014, as presented.

5.12.2

Building Inspections Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Building Inspections Functional Area be approved at a cost of $125,338, as presented.

5.12.3

Community Safety and Wellbeing Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Community Safety and Wellbeing Functional Area be approved at a cost of $111,590, as presented.

5.12.4

Bylaw Enforcement Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Bylaw Enforcement Functional Area be approved at a cost of $1,112,796, as presented.

5.12.5

Economic Development Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Economic Development Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $130,351, as presented.

5.12.6

Geographical Information Systems Division Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Geographical Information Systems Functional Area be approved at a cost of $345,424, as presented.

5.12.7

Impound Lot Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Impound Lot Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $244,123, as presented.

5.12.8

Tourism Division Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Tourism Division Functional Area be approved at a cost of $159,974, as presented.

5.12.9

Parking Services Functional Area

5.12.9.1

Traffic Bylaw Penalty Increases (RPT 2025-405)

5.12.9.2

Parking Rates 2026-2028 (RPT 2025-403)

Recommendations:

1. That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Parking Services Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $778,391, as presented;
2. That Administration proceed with increasing minimum penalty amounts in Traffic Bylaw No. 35 of 2020 as follows:
          Tier 1: $25;
          Tier 2: $40;
          Tier 3: $100;
3. That Administration proceed with increasing the Municipal Impound Fee from $50 to $100;
4. That parking lot rates be increased by 2% per year for 2026, 2027, and 2028;
   
5. That leased parking lot rates be increased by 2% per year for 2026, 2027, and 2028; and that an administration fee of $300 be charged in addition to the leased parking stall rate to account for the cost of creating custom signage for parking stalls, sign installation, and administration fees; and,
6. That parking meter rates in downtown Prince Albert be increased 0.25¢ per hour, to a total hourly rate of $1.50, starting January 2026.
   

5.12.10

City Public Transit Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the City Public Transit Functional Area be approved at a cost of $2,634,133, as presented.

5.13

EXTERNAL AGENCIES

5.13.1

Prince Albert Arts Board Functional Area

5.13.1.1

Prince Albert Arts Board 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-72)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Prince Albert Arts Board Functional Area be approved at a cost of $25,000, as presented.

5.13.2

Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Functional Area

5.13.2.1

Prince Albert Mobile Crisis 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-69)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Functional Area be approved at a cost of $43,600, as presented.

5.13.3

Mann Art Gallery Functional Area

5.13.3.1

Mann Art Gallery 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-71)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Mann Art Gallery Functional Area be approved at a cost of $100,000, as presented.

5.13.4

Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre Functional Area

5.13.4.1

Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-73)

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre Functional Area be approved at a cost of $0, as presented.

5.14

PRINCE ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY

5.14.1

Prince Albert Public Library Functional Area

5.14.1.1

Prince Albert Public Library 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-70)

Verbal Presentation:  Greg Elliott, Director, Prince Albert Public Library

Recommendation:

That the 2026 Prince Albert Public Library be funded inclusive of Capital expenditures in the amount of $2,533,248, as presented, and funded from the Prince Albert Library Levy.

5.15

PRINCE ALBERT DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

5.15.1

Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District Functional Area

5.15.1.1

Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District 2026 Budget Submission (CORR 2025-74)

Verbal Presentation:  Rhonda Trusty, Executive Director, Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District

Recommendation:

That the 2026 Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District be funded in the amount of $62,000.

5.16

POLICE SERVICE

5.16.1

Police Service Functional Area

5.16.1.1

Prince Albert Police Service 2026 Budget

Recommendation:

1. That the 2026 Prince Albert Police Service be funded in the amount of $22,296,375, which includes $388,728 in Capital expenditures and funding from the Proactive Policing Reserve of $315,952; and,
2. That the 2026 Police Fleet purchases of $475,000 be funded from the Police Fleet Reserve.

5.17

ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUESTS NOT INCLUDED IN BUDGET

5.17.1

Prince Albert Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee (CORR 2025-4)

5.17.2

Prince Albert Multicultural Council Canada Day Fireworks (CORR 2025-35)

Recommendation:

That the following 2026 Operating Budget Issues be received as information and filed:

Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Unit	$19,000
Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club	$7,090
Mann Art Gallery	$67,500
PADBID – Downtown Safety	$40,000
Prince Albert Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee	$15,000
Prince Albert Multicultural Council Canada Day Fireworks	$10,000
Total	$158,590

5.18

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.19

RESERVE ALLOCATIONS

5.19.1

Reserve Allocations

Recommendation:

1. That the Kinsmen Water Park Improvement Reserve be renamed the Aquatics Facility Improvement Reserve to include the facility surcharge revenues from the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre and the Kinsmen Water Park;
2. That an Assessment Appeal Reserve be created to utilize unspent Assessment Appeal budgeted annual amounts in General Government to fund future appeal losses;
3. That the Future Infrastructure Reserve transfer $350,000 in Year 2026 to the Recreation Centre Reserve to assist with costs for construction and fit-up; and,
4. That the Prime Ministers' Park Improvement Reserve be renamed to the Sports Field Improvement Reserve Fund to include the hourly surcharge fees applied to all Sport Field bookings and the annual surplus from the Prime Ministers' Park Concession.

Reserve Allocations	2026 Budget
Alfred Jenkins Field House Improvements Reserve	$83,000
Aquatic Facility Improvement Reserve	$193,193
Aquatic Improvement Reserve – Facility Project KWP	($17,000)
Arenas Improvement Reserve	$80,600
Arenas Improvement Reserve – Facility Projects	($31,000)
Building Inspection Services Reserve	($115,219)
Destination Marketing Levy Reserve	$381,000
Destination Marketing Reserve – Funding for Position	($53,710)
Downtown Improvement Reserve	$40,000
Downtown Improvement – Grants	($40,000)
E.A. Rawlinson Facility Reserve	$60,000
E.A. Rawlinson Facility Reserve – Facility Project	($16,000)
E.A. Rawlinson Mechanical Reserve	$10,000
Equipment and Fleet Reserve	$2,500,000
Fire Equipment Reserve	$510,000
Fire Station Capital Reserve	$500,000
Future Infrastructure Reserve	$620,000
Golf Course Cart Reserve	$50,000
Golf Course Equipment Reserve	$100,000
Golf Course Improvements Reserve	$197,159
Information Technology Reserve	$725,000
Municipal Cultural Action Plan Reserve	($10,000)
PAGCC Mechanical Reserve	$10,000
Parks, Recreation and Culture Building Reserve	$30,000
Pehonan Parkway Reserve	$82,000
Police Fleet Reserve	$220,000
Prince Albert Slo-Pitch League Reserve	$34,300
Proactive Policing Reserve – Special Tax	$554,600
Proactive Policing Reserve – 2026 Initiatives	($315,952)
Project Beach Reserve	$3,000
Public Art Capital Reserve	$30,000
Public Art Capital Reserve – 2026 Initiatives	($84,187)
Recreation Centre Reserve – Civic Facilities Levy	$1,550,000
Recreation Centre Reserve – Debt Financing	($2,319,320)
Sports Field Improvement Reserve	$15,014
South Hill Cemetery Perpetual Care Reserve	$15,000
TOTAL	$5,591,478

5.20

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

5.20.1

Allocation of Budgeted Operating Surplus

Recommendation:

That the Budgeted Operating Surplus of ($12,672,106), be allocated as follows:

Operating Surplus	$7,167,592
Transfers from Other Funds	$5,504,514
Operating Surplus – Adjusted	$12,672,106
Allocations:
City Capital Budget	$6,385,000
Police Service Capital Budget	$388,728
Reserve Allocations	$5,591,478
Principal Payments on Loans	$306,900
Total Allocations	$12,672,106
Balanced Budget (Surplus)	$0

5.20.2

General Government Functional Area

Recommendation:

That the total 2026 Operating Budget for the General Government Functional Area be approved at a surplus of $83,529,785, which includes $5,504,514 as Interfund Transfers, as presented.

6.

INCAMERA

6.1

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-390)

6.2

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-392)

6.3

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-398)

6.4

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-388)

6.5

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-306)

6.6

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-376)

6.7

Incamera Report (RPT 2025-407)

7.

SUBMIT TO COUNCIL

7.1

Submit to Council

Recommendations:

1. That The City of Prince Albert 2026 General Fund Operating and Capital Budgets, as amended, along with the Resolutions of the Budget Committee, and a final covering report from the Director of Financial Services, be forwarded to City Council for final approval; and,
2. That a Tax Policy Report, to raise the required amount of funding to balance the 2026 General Fund Budgets, be forwarded to City Council for consideration, in due course.

8.

ADJOURNMENT