Moose Jaw’s city council has approved its operating, capital and equipment reserve budgets for 2025.
During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, council approved a 5.17 per cent property tax increase – 3.66 per cent of which will be dedicated to city programs and services while 1.51 per cent will be allocated to the Moose Jaw Police Service.
Both water and wastewater rates were increased by four per cent as well.
“The 2025 budget increase will allow us to invest in much needed improvements to our roads, infrastructure and public facilities, bolster our emergency services, and support programs that benefit all residents,” Mayor James Murdock said in the announcement.
“We are committed to transparency, accountability, and we will ensure that every dollar is spent wisely to create a safer, more vibrant, and prosperous community for everyone.”
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With the property tax increase, the average single-family residential home will pay $1,954.44 in municipal taxes in 2025.
The figure represents an increase of $96.08 per year.
The water, wastewater and garbage fee increases represent a combined annual increase of $70.32 for the average single-family home.
The city says the average home value in Moose Jaw is $236,735.
Some of the city’s approved budget initiatives include providing more lifeguards at city swimming pools, $6.6 million for watermain and feeder main replacement, $4.3 million in road and sidewalk renewal, a new outdoor rink/baseball court at Westheath Joint Use School, renovations at Memorial Field, establishing playground zones and improvements to parking around schools as well as $64,544 in outdoor sports field upgrades, and $75,000 in trails and pathway upgrades.
