Record revenue sharing for municipalities

Local Journalism Initiative
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More money for communities is always a good thing, and communities across the province will receive just that thanks to a boost in municipal revenue sharing. From the recent provincial budget announcement, more than $340 million will be distributed to municipalities—the equivalent of 0.75 of one full Provincial Sales Tax point. The total allocated is a new record in the funding program, and an increase of 10.7 per cent from the $297.9 million delivered last year.

The funding stream comes with no strings attached, allowing local governments to spend their portion however they wish.

“We got a lot going on this year with a lot of expense with the water treatment plant and extras, and we’re doing nearly $1 million dollars of paving this year, too,” said Moosomin mayor Larry Tomlinson. “So, yeah, every dollar helps.”

Over in Rocanville, they’re share of $248,034 will certainly help with the increased cost of everything, and a with their indoor pool refurbishment project currently underway.

The funding formula used by the provincial government to calculate disbursements uses three-quarters of one point of PST from two years prior, essentially meaning the funding grows along with the economy and inflation. This year’s funding pot will see $218 million going to urban municipalities, around $97 million for rural communities and $25.2 million for northern communities.

Breakdown

The Town of Moosomin will receive $769,662 this year, up 14.49 per cent from $672,231 last year.

The Town of Esterhazy will receive $665,613 this year, up 17.06 per cent from $568,584 last year.

The Town of Fleming will receive $21,396 this year, up 12.98 per cent from $18,937 last year.

The Town of Kipling will receive $299,782 this year, up 14.42 per cent from $261,990 last year.

The Town of Moosomin will receive $769,662 this year, up 14.49 per cent from $672,231 last year.

The Town of Redvers will receive $280,964 this year, up 14.42 per cent from $245,561 last year.

The Town of Rocanville will receive $248,034 this year, up 14.44 per cent from $216,810 last year.

The Town of Saltcoats will receive $132,916 this year, up 14.28 per cent from $116,303 last year.

The Town of Wapella will receive $91,407 this year, up 14.17 per cent from $80,063 last year.

The Town of Wawota will receive $155,608 this year, up 14.32 per cent from $136,115 last year.

The Village of Atwater will receive $9,497 this year, up 11.1 per cent from $8,548 last year.

The Village of Fairlight will receive $13,094 this year, up 12.02 per cent from $11,689 last year.

The Village of Kennedy will receive $66,225 this year, up 14.03 per cent from $58,077 last year.

The Village of Maryfield will receive $88,087 this year, up 14.15 per cent from $77,164 last year.

The Village of Spy Hill will receive $49,899 this year, up 13.87 per cent from $43,822 last year.

The Village of Stockholm will receive $93,068 this year, up 14.18 per cent from $81,512 last year.

The Village of Storthoaks will receive $25,823 this year, up 13.24 per cent from $22,803 last year.

The Village of Tantallon will receive $25,270 this year, up 8.36 per cent from $23,320 last year.

The Town of Broadview will receive $151,734 this year, up 14.32 per cent from $132,732 last year.

The Town of Sintaluta will receive $36,339 this year, up 13.62 per cent from $31,984 last year.

The RM of Moosomin will receive $262,854 this year, up 21.68 per cent from $216,013 last year.

The RM of Martin will receive $242,154 this year, up 20.65 per cent from $200,708 last year.

The RM of Silverwood will receive $293,117 this year, up 19.91 per cent from $244,444 last year.

The RM of Kingsley will receive $313,036 this year, up 18.96 per cent from $263,139 last year.

The RM of Chester will receive $211,117 this year, up 19.31 per cent from $176,950 last year.

The RM of Wolesley will receive $407,238 this year, up 9.95 per cent from $370,375 last year.

The RM of Elcapo will receive $675,074 this year, up 18.65 per cent from $568,971 last year.

The RM of Willowdale will receive $344,219 this year, up 16.51 per cent from $295,443 last year.

The RM of Spy Hill will receive $156,255 this year, up 27.55 per cent from $122,506 last year.

The RM of Rocanville will receive $210,408 this year, up 17.76 per cent from $178,672 last year.

The RM of Fertile Belt will receive $373,985 this year, up 20.4 per cent from $310,618 last year.

The RM of Maryfield will receive $239,177 this year, up 17.82 per cent from $202,998 last year.

The RM of Walpole will receive $352,754 this year, up 18.93 per cent from $296,596 last year.

The RM of Antler will receive $306,457 this year, up 23.3 per cent from $248,532 last year.

The RM of Moose Mountain will receive $277,288 this year, up 24.77 per cent from $222,228 last year.

The RM of Wawken will receive $274,544 this year, up 20.15 per cent from $228,500 last year.

Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The World-Spectator

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