Winnipeg 2005 Preliminary Capital Budget &

2006 to 2010 Five-Year Forecast

Summary

The City of Winnipeg's Priority Capital requirements for the next six years are identified by an over $1.3 billion investment in the City's infrastructure which focuses on renewal and improvement of sewer, water and transportation systems.

The City of Winnipeg's six-year plan includes $26 million from Federal and Provincial governments from the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund for the Kenaston Underpass project. The next priority from this partnership is for further improvements to the City's infrastructure with priority given to the City's Community facilities.

This six-year plan also reflects a continued contribution from the Province of $126 million which includes $16 million per year under a new Urban Capital Projects Allocation or alternate funding agreement, and $5 million per year for local streets renewal.

The policies used to develop the City's budget are:

• Plan Winnipeg
• Financial Management Plan
• Capital Priority Rating System
• Tax-supported budget without new external debt

Highlights

Capital Investment Plan:

•  $1.3 billion over the next six years

•  $303.5 million in 2005

•  Priority has been given to the renewal and improvement of existing infrastructure

Strategic Partnerships:

•  Kenaston Underpass

•  Community, Recreation and Leisure Facility Projects

In alignment with the "Plan Winnipeg …2020 Vision”, Planned Development, Transportation and Infrastructure will receive $1,125.5 million in funding for the six-year period.

The areas of major capital investment over the next six years include:

•  $370 million for the sewage disposal system

•  $249 million for the water system

•  $246 million for the street system including bridges

•  $147 million for the land drainage and flood control

•  $109 million for the transit system

•  $64 million for community parks and facilities and other community services (includes only City share for community facilities pending finalization of strategic partnership commitment)

Under environmental protection, the City has planned:

•  Upgrades for wastewater collection and treatment

•  Water Treatment Plant

Additions to the 2005 Forecast include:

•  Sewer projects, primarily to address the Clean Environment Commission recommendations - $31.1 million

•  Kenaston Underpass (net of New Strategic Transportation Initiatives), including other funding partners - $23.1 million

•  First phase of Police 4 District Model - $4.8 million

Deferral/Reductions since the 2005 Forecast necessary to accommodate new projects:

•  One year deferral of funding for Public Safety Building cladding due to timing of first phase of Police 4 District Model - $4.0 million

•  One year deferral of Fire Paramedic Service facilities replacement - $1.7 million

Capital Projects Summary

(Preliminary Budget for 2005 and forecast for 2006 to 2010 in Thousands of $)

Public Works, Regional Streets, Street Improvements:

• Kenaston Boulevard, Academy Road to Taylor Avenue ($100 per year from 2006 to 2010)
• Traffic Engineering Improvement, Various Locations ($600 in 2006, $500 per year from 2007 to 2010)
• Land Acquisition, Transportation Rights-of-Way, Various Locations ($300 adopted by Council for 2005)
• Pedestrian and Cycle Facilities, Various Locations ($300 in 2005, $100 in 2006 and 2007)
• St Anne's Road, Novavista Drive to Southglen Boulevard ($3,434 in 2006, $300 in 2008)

Building Services:

• Community Centres, Refurbishing and Improvements ($350 for 2005), ($500 forecasted per year from 2006 to 2010)

Community Services: 

• Renovate and Refurbish Various Library Branches ($1,250 forecasted for 2008)
• Assiniboine Park Amenities Improvements / Development ($1,605 for 2005), ($500 in 2006, $1,242 in 2007, 2,008, 2009 and 2010)

Winnipeg Police Service: 

• Renovations, 5th Floor Public Safety Building ($500 in 2010)
• Emergency Exit Overpass, 4th Floor Public Safety Building to Parkade ($300 in 2009)
• Alternative Site for 911 and Police Communications Services ($2,266 for 2005)

Fire Paramedic Service:

• Facilities Replacement and Relocation Program (formerly Replacement of Stations No. 21 and 12, Burn Building improvements, Pump and Aerial Test Facility, Station Replacement Program), ($1,720 forecast for 2006, $1,600 for 2008, $1,900 for 2010)

Civic Accommodations:  

• General Building Renovation and Refurbishing  ($500 per year from 2005 to 2010 but not 2009)
• Roof Replacement ($250 forecast for 2007, $500 forecast for 2008 and 2009, and $800 in 2010)
• Fire Safety Upgrading, Various Locations ($200 for 2006, 2007 and 2009, $500 for $2010)
• Public Works / Water & Waste Departments Facilities Consolidation ($500 for 2005)
• Public Safety Building, Exterior Cladding ($5,419 forecast for 2006, $6,722 for 2007, $510 for 2008)
• Cooling Plant Refurbishing ($150 for 2007)
• Energy Conservation ($200 for 2006, 2007, 2008, $300 for 2010)
• Civic Centre Car Park Tunnel ($200 in 2007, $500 per year from 2008-2010)
• Tenant Improvement Prepayment, Major Department ($600 in 2005), ($1,000 in 2006)
• Historic Building Stabilization ($250 forecast for 2006-2007, $400 in 2008 and 2010, $500 for 2009)
• Major Building HVAC Upgrades ($500 in 2006, $400 in 2007 and 2008, $900 in 2010)
• Building Envelope, Evaluation and Emergency Repair ($500 in 2006 and 2009, $1,000 in 2007 and 2010)
• Elevator and Escalator Repair ($800 in 2010)
• Winnipeg Police Service, Four District Model Building Replacement ($4,755 in 2005), ($4,859 in 2009 and $5,175 in 2010)

Transit:

• Transit Building Replacement and Refurbishment ($100 forecast for 2007)

Water Works System:

• Water Treatment Plant, Functional & Detailed Design & Construction ($84,000 in 2005), ($84,000 in 2006)

Sewage Disposal System:

• Lift Station Upgrade ($1,000 in 2005), ($750 per year for 2006 to 2010)
• Boiler Area Upgrades, NEWPCC ($2,200 in 2005)
• South End Water Pollution Control Centre (SEWPCC) Expansion, ($2,100 in 2006, $21,600 in 2007)
• North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) Expansion ($1,500 for 2005)
• New Wastewater Sewer Lift Stations ($250 in 2005)

Budget Delivery Schedule:

• Standing Policy Committee review – November 29 to December 3
• Executive Policy Committee hears public delegations - December 6
• Executive Policy Committee tables final budget recommendations – December 8
• Council conducts final review and adoption – December 13

To view the full document, go to the City of Winnipeg website or click here for a direct link to the document:

City of Winnipeg 2005 Preliminary Capital Budget and 2006 to 2010 Five-Year Forecast.

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Edited by Jackie Petrus, WCA Construction News Reporter. 

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