2023-24 Budget Highlights
View the Budget Highlights for 2023-24.
2024 Budget Highlights
Facility (of $28.5m over 5 yr plan) Environmental Sustainability The City’s priority is to make
Regina’s city centre a great place to work, live and visit. This
includes planning for the future of Regina, building recreational and cultural infrastructure,
providing and encouraging year-round programs and services, and improving our transportation
network. Capital Fund Highlight: An additional $17.1 million will be available by 2024 to advance
the Recreation and Culture Master Plans through the dedicated 0.5% mill rate for recreation
infrastructure and annual $3 million contribution to the Recreation/Culture Capital Program. The
2024 Budget includes: $8.6 million dedicated toward future Indoor Aquatic Facility $2.5 million for
replacement of the North East Community Centre $188,000 for Growth Plan update $100,000 for
inclusion initiatives $460,000 for enhanced Transit services in line with Transit Master Plan
Vibrant Community The City is transforming into a culture focused on service and performance. This
transformation aims to build resident trust by continuously improving service delivery,
strengthening workplace culture, achieving long-term financial sustainability, making decisions
based on data and strategic alignment, and ultimately achieving Mission Zero. The 2024 Budget
includes: $840,000 for Procurement Software System $300,000 for Work and Asset Management System
$412,000 for Customer Relationship Management Software Operational Excellence Utility Fund
Highlight The 2024 Budget includes $106 million in 2024 for infrastructure renewal, new
construction, and maintenance of Regina’s water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Regina’s Water
Utility operates on a full cost-recovery basis and ensures Regina residents enjoy safe and reliable
water, wastewater and drainage services. In 2024, utility customers will see a 3% increase to the
base utility rate and 4% on the consumption-based utility rate. Changes to Utility Bill In 2022,
City Council approved a new approach to funding waste services such as garbage, recycling, food and
yard waste collection. These services will now be funded by a user fee on the utility bill, meaning
garbage collection will no longer be funded by property taxes. This portion of the mill rate will
be removed from property taxes and customers will see this new Waste Charge beginning January 1,
2024 Understanding Your Taxes The City of Regina provides more than 60 services that residents
depend on every day; approximately 55% is funded through property taxes. In 2024, residents will
see a 2.85% mill rate increase. Civic Operations 3.18% Recreational Infrastructure Dedicated Mill
Rate 0.5% Police Operations 1.6% Eastern Pressure Solution Dedicated Mill Rate 0.63% Community
Investment Grant Program - Cold Weather Strategy 0.03% Mill Rate Increase before Garbage Collection
Reduction 5.94% Garbage Collection Reduction (3.09)% Total Mill Rate Increase 2.85% striped
Mill Rate Increase Breakdown Impact of 2024 Budget by Assessed House Value The table below
describes the monthly and annual impact of the 2024 budget, based on sample household values. These
impacts include the 2. ...
Service Partners
city and region. Encourage the retention, development, attraction and growth of business and
tourism products and services for those who live, work, visit, and
invest in the city and region. Market and promote the city and region for business and tourism. The
Board of Directors of EDR is appointed by City Council based upon the recommendations from EDR,
which are grounded in creating a broad and influential representation of economic and tourism
interests of the region. The organization is funded through an annual grant from the City of
Regina. This core funding is supplemented by significant other financial resources including:
Industry investment; Fee for service contracts; Grants from other levels of government. Tourism
Regina Tourism Regina, a branch within the City of Regina administration, leads the marketing of
Regina as a tourist destination and promotes the development and growth of the City’s tourism
industry. We are focused on attracting day and overnight visitors to the City, by promoting our
family friendly attractions, and being the best event hosts in Canada. We will increase tourism
revenues by supporting industry in the development and delivery of remarkable experiences. ...
Inspections
If a re-inspection is required, this will be noted on the inspection form. Note: For most permit
types, a City of Regina Property Assessor will also visit the
property. This is separate from the inspection process. Mechanical/Plumbing Inspections Mechanical
or plumbing inspections can be scheduled the same day. After a permit has been issued the permit
applicant or contractor may phone 306-777-7292 between 8 and 9 a.m. to speak to a mechanical
inspector. Prior to any plumbing being enclosed or covered, it must be inspected and approved by a
mechanical inspector. Inspections must occur while the plumbing is under pressure test (air or
water). Mechanical/Plumbing Inspections include: Plumbing - work must be completed and called in by
a Journeyperson with a Certificate of Qualification issued pursuant to section 29 of the
Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Regulations, or a company that employs one or more certified
Journeyperson(s) Residential and commercial ventilation Water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipe
installation on private property (not city property) Final residential and commercial completion
inspections Backflow prevention devices identified in the permit application Commercial Inspections
After a building permit is issued, the building inspector will work with the permit applicant,
owner and/or site personal to arrange periodic inspections. The frequency of the inspections
depends on project scope and construction progress. Although there are no mandatory inspections
during construction, an approved final inspection will be required prior to occupancy. If you have
not yet been in contact with your building inspector and wish to book an inspection, please use our
online Commercial Building Inspection booking form. Tents, Stages and Temporary Buildings Once you
know when your set up will be complete, please use our online Commercial Building Inspection
booking form or call 306-777-7551. Inspections booked within 2 business days cannot be guaranteed
based on staff availability. Occupancy Permit & Letter of Completion Residential Upon
completion of a satisfactory final inspection, an occupancy permit (new builds) or a letter of
completion (all other projects) will be issued. Note that only copies of occupancy permits will be
provided unless a request is made for a letter of completion. Commercial If applicable, an issued
commercial building permit will clearly define permit conditions which may be required to be
addressed prior to the permit being completed. Some typical examples may include new sprinkler or
fire alarm system verification. Once all permit conditions, along with a satisfactory final
mechanical and building inspection have been completed, an occupancy permit (new builds and
additions) or letter of completion (all other projects) will be issued. Hard copies of the
occupancy permit or letter of completion will not be provided unless requested.
Plastic
tic bags or wrap in your brown garbage cart. Footage of recyclable materials traveling along a
conveyor belt is shown. A woman talks to the camera.Visit
Regina.ca/plastic for more details and tips on recycling plastics.” Text appears across the screen
including a link to Regina.ca/plastic. The City of Regina logo also appears in the bottom right
hand corner. Try the Stretch Test! Does the plastic stretch when you pull it? Can you can poke your
thumb through it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s not recyclable in the
blue cart. Common examples: Grocery bag Bread bag Produce bag Saran wrap Bubble wrap Overwrap on a
pop case Do the Crinkle Test! Does the plastic bag or wrap make a crinkly sound or tear easily? If
yes, these plastics are also not recyclable in your blue cart. Common examples: Chip bag Frozen
vegetable bag Pasta noodle bag Pet food bag Plastic Checkout Bag Ban Learn more about the Bag Ban
Bylaw below The Plastic Checkout Bag Ban Bylaw prohibits a retail or food service business from:
providing, distributing or selling plastic check out bags (including biodegradable plastic)
restricting or denying the use of any reusable container or reusable bag by a person The Plastic
Checkout Bag Ban BylawOpens in new window is intended to minimize plastic waste entering the
landfill, prevent plastic litter and to extend the life of the landfill. The average Canadian uses
200-300 plastic checkout bags a year which means that Regina residents produce millions of single
use plastic bags annually. Even if you reuse some of your bags, many are ending up in our landfill
or littered throughout our community. This ban will eliminate the excess from our community.
Exceptions The ban only applies to bags provided to customers at checkout. Businesses may only
provide plastic bags for the following purposes: carrying fruits or vegetables carrying freshly
prepared bakery items or other food items that are not pre-packaged transporting wrapped flowers or
potted plants containing bulk food items or bulk hardware items transporting live fish covering
clothes immediately following professional laundering or dry cleaning covering newspapers or other
printed materials intended to be left at the customer’s residence or place of business carrying
prescription drugs received from a pharmacy carrying fresh or frozen meat, poultry, fish or frozen
foods whether pre-packaged or not protecting linens, bedding or other similar large items that
cannot easily fit in a reusable container protecting tires that cannot easily fit in a reusable bag
using at the customer’s residence or place of business, provided such plastic bags are pre-packaged
and sold in packages of multiple bags Why a plastic checkout bag ban? To help inform your customers
about the change, you can find a variety of promotional materials to use in our Plastic Checkout
Bag Ban Business Toolkit. ...
Lot Drainage
quest a lot drainage inspection or need support to solve your drainage issue, the City will
investigate. The City will begin the investigation with a visit to
your property to discuss the drainage issue and observe it. You will be provided with a copy of
your approved lot grades for your property. If the issue cannot be resolved with a simple
inspection and recommendations, the City will conduct a survey on your property and other
properties as required. If your property is involved, the City will send a letter requesting access
to your property to do the survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Once the survey
information has been collected and reviewed, the City compares the results with the approved lot
grading plan for your neighbourhood. All properties surveyed will be provided with the results for
their property and direction if any action is required. The City will provide survey support for
you to help determine where your lot needs soil removed or placed to bring your grades back into
compliance. You are given 30 days from the date of notification to resolve any issues.
City Inspections
The City will work with you and your neighbouring properties to resolve drainage issues. Homeowners
will be given three separate written notifications with deadlines to either respond to the
notification or bring their lot grades back into compliance. If a homeowner does not fix their
drainage issues after the City has provided these three notifications, the City will start the
legal process for enforcement to resolve the drainage issue.
Enforcement
View some of the common lot drainage questions and answers. My yard has excessive water ponding
every time a big rainstorm occurs. What can I do? The clay soil in Regina tends to shift and settle
over time. Check the slope of your yard, fill in low spots and ensure that your grading matches the
approved grading plan. This plan can be provided by the City upon request. If the drainage issue
cannot be resolved, you can request the City to assign a Lot Grading Inspector to investigate. The
Lot Grading Inspector will contact you to conduct the investigation. I have a problem with my
neighbour’s downspout or sump pump discharge hose draining onto my property and causing issues. The
City encourages you to discuss the issue with your neighbour. The water needs to be 1.0 metres (3.3
feet) away from the foundation of the home and 2.0 metres (6.5 feet) as measured inside the rear
property line. For side yard drainage, the water must not discharge onto the adjacent property and
be directed to the front or rear of the property. If this is not achievable, it must be directed
onto a splash pad. If requested, a Lot Grading Inspector can contact you to investigate. My
neighbour has built up their yard or landscaped and now I’m having drainage issues. What can I do?
If your neighbour has re-landscaped their foundation grading to provide the required slope away
from their house without changing the existing grade at the property line, then you should examine
your own lot grading and be prepared to make changes to ensure that your foundation grading is
sloped away from your house. If you have poor or negative grade, surface water will flow towards
your foundation wall and increase the risk of basement flooding. The City encourages you to have a
conversation with your neighbour and evaluate the existing drainage patterns and discuss a plan to
overcome the common drainage issue. If attempts to find solutions with your neighbours have not
resulted in satisfactory drainage arrangements and you wish to have the City investigate, please
submit a service request online. A Lot Grading Inspector will contact you within a few business
days to collect more detailed information and examine the drainage conditions of all properties
involved, starting with the primary (being the property initiating the investigation). This
inspection may result in the issuance of non-compliance notices for infractions to the Wastewater
and Storm Water Bylaw. The City can provide information, surveying and an inspection to support
residents that are doing work to improve their internal lot grading. I would like someone to
inspect my lot elevations, as I’m not sure if I’m within the original design grade. The City will
send a Lot Grading Inspector to your property to investigate. A copy of your approved lot grades
will be provided by the City. The Lot Grading Inspector will need access to your property to
investigate and determine if a survey is necessary. I want to landscape my yard. Do I need a permit
to do so? You do not need a permit to landscape your property. If the landscaping project includes
the construction of a gazebo or other structure, please check with our Building Permits area to
ensure you are in compliance with the Building Code. As the owner of your property, you are
responsible during your project to maintain your lot grades according to the approved plan. ...
Dog Swim
Can I register on the day of the event? No, you cannot register on the day of the event.
Pre-registration is required. You can register online, by visiting
one of our major facilities or by calling 306-777-7529. Please read above for the registration
deadline. I have more than one dog. Can I register them all? One dog and one adult per registration
- no exceptions. Owners with more than one dog must have another adult complete the registration
and accompany the additional registered dog to the dog swim. Does the registered owner of the dog
have to be the one registering for the dog swim? No. However, the person registering must provide
the dog’s licence number and name at the time of registration. I don’t live in the City of Regina,
but I still want to register my dog for the swim. Is this allowed? This is only allowed if you
purchase a current City of Regina pet licence. My dog doesn’t have a current City of Regina
licence. Can I still register? No. You must have a current City of Regina dog licence to register.
If you do not have a current licence, you must purchase one before registering. Will I need to
provide my dog’s licence number at the time of registration? Yes. Please have your current pet’s
licence number ready at the time of registration. My dog has a current licence, but I do not have
the number with me. Can I still register in person at a major facility or over the phone in this
case? No. You need to have a valid licence number with you at the time of registration. I am here
to register, and I forgot my dog’s licence! Can you hold my spot until I find it and call you back?
No, unfortunately not. You must provide all of the information required at the time of
registration. Spots will not be held while you gather/verify the required information. Dog Licences
Where can I purchase a licence? ...
Route 10
Transit Route 10 - Normanview to RCMP.
