2014 2015 2016

$105.2 M$103.3 M

$84.2 M

$105.2 M

$116.0 M

2017 2018

The 2018 budget proposes an investment of $116 million into local and regional road repair, the largest annual investment in Winnipeg’s history.

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Investment in bike lanes, sidewalks, and other active transportation infrastructure, is increased to $17.3 million in 2018, a 31% increase from 2017.

$17.3 M

$13.2 M

$11.0 M ?$8.0 M ?

20172018

20152014

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Even with a 25 cent increase to transit fares, Winnipeg fares^ will be below the national average, and will have the second lowest fares compared to similar major cities.

$2.95$2.85

$3.00

$3.25$3.22

$3.25

$3.25$3.25

$3.40

$3.50$3.50

Vancouver, BC

Winnipeg, MB

Hamilton, ON

National Average

Calgary, AB

Edmonton, AB

Montreal, QC

Toronto, ON

Ottawa, ON

Quebec City, QC

Mississauga, ON

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^ when paying full fare in cash

Winnipeg seniors will continue to have the lowest transit fares^ compared to similar major cities even with a 25 cent increase.

$1.30

$1.80$ 1.65

$2.10$2.05

$2.18

$2.30$2.25

$2.50

$3.25$2.55

Winnipeg, MB

Montreal, QC

Vancouver, BC

Mississauga, ON

Hamilton, ON

Edmonton, AB

Quebec City, QC

Ottawa, ON

Calgary, AB

Toronto, ON

National Average

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^ when paying with e-cash or tickets

The 2018 budget proposes:• No new fees• No increase to recycling fees

beyond inflation• No rate increase to the frontage levy• No rate increase to the water &

sewer dividend

$

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Collective agreements negotiated in 2017 are budgeted to save taxpayers $21 million in 2018.

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Efficiency savings totaling $11.5 million have been identified and reinvested into the capital budget to help rebuild regional roads.

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The entire 2.33% property tax increase in 2018 is dedicated to infrastructure.

2.33%

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The 2018 budget allocates $175,000 to support a review of the City’s current governance framework.

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The 2018 budget invests over $43 million in grant support to many different organizations, museums, and community centres.

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The 2018 capital budget proposes a record investment of $7.1 million in the Urban Forest Enhancement & Reforestation Capital Programs to help address Dutch Elm Disease.

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The 2.33% property tax increase in 2018 represents a $39 increase for the average Winnipeg household.

2.33% $39

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The 2018 tax-supported budget is balanced with no draw on the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

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The 2018 budget reduces the Business Tax rate to 5.14% representing a 9.8% rate reduction over the last four years

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

5.70% 5.60%5.30% 5.25% 5.14%

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The 2018 budget increases funding to police by 1.2%, in line with inflation.

2015 2016 2017 2018

$264 million$280.7 million $288 million $291.5 million

2015 2016 2017 2018

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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

Wpg[a]

Cal[m]

Hal[a]

Sask[a]

Van[m]

Vic[a]

Edm[a]

Que[a]

Tor[a]

Ham[a]

Ott[a]

2017 $1,694 $1,823 $1,874 $1,917 $2,207 $2,346 $2,385 $2,506 $2,835 $3,364 $3,549Note: ‘a’ represents the average house; ‘m’ represents the median house Source: Completed by City of Winnipeg derived from various sources.

1997 RankingIn 1997, the City had relatively high

residential property taxes compared to other major cities across Canada. But today, Winnipeg has the lowest of comparable cities.

2017 Municipal Property Tax Comparison

Based on either average or median house values

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