In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the November 2018 City Council meeting.
Here are some of the common numbers and links that may be useful in regards to navigating City Hall, including: numbers for important City Hall contacts, online city apps, Ward 8 community associations, and city grants available to communities.
In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the May 2018 City Council meeting or committee of Council.
In addition to regular road maintenance, the Building Better Roads program is aiming to improve another 206 lane kilometres of roadway and replace more than 20 kilometers of sidewalk during the 2018 construction season. Since the establishment of a dedicated road levy in 2014, 876 lane kilometers of roadway have been improved and 36 kilometers of sidewalk have been replaced under the program.
When the 2018 construction season is complete, the Building Better Roads program will have rehabilitated 1,085 lane kilometres of roadway. That’s roughly the one-way distance from City Hall to Salmon Arm, BC. The 56 kilometers of sidewalk replaced would create a path the distance from City Hall to Borden.
Every home has some risk for flooding during spring snow melt and rain storms. The City of Saskatoon and SGI CANADA are sponsoring a national pilot program to help Saskatoon homeowners understand their flood risk and take measures to protect their property from flooding.
Saskatoon homeowners can register now for a free or partially-subsidized professional Home Flood Protection Program home assessment – valued at $450 - to help identify their flood risks. The subsidized Home Flood Protection Program inspections will be available to the first 400 Saskatoon homeowners to register in 2018.
Up to 100 homes that meet the criteria for high flood risk areas are eligible for a free home assessment. Other homeowners are eligible for a subsidized rate of $125. (Homes that qualify for free assessments will have already received a notice from the City of Saskatoon indicating their eligibility.)
In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the April 2018 City Council meeting.
As soon as the roads are dry in early spring, the City begins a spring sweeping blitz to remove heavier dirt and debris that gathers over the winter. Beginning in April, yellow No Parking signs are posted on scheduled priority streets to notify drivers of upcoming curb-to-curb sweeping through neighbourhoods. In mid-October, street sweeping occurs in select neighbourhoods to reduce the potential for spring flooding.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Greystone Heights - Proposed Community Garden
Monday, April 9th, 2018
7:00 pm –8:30 pm
Greystone Heights School, library
Saskatoon is reviewing curbside waste collection. The review includes garbage and recycling collections, how garbage is paid for, a city-wide organics collection program, and more.
Share your ideas on climate action in Saskatoon!
The following information was gathered from the City of Saskatoon's Low Emissions Community Plan page:
The City of Saskatoon (City) is currently creating a climate action plan that will identify how we, as a community, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to the local causes and effects of climate change. The plan will guide our actions and investments as a City, as well as outline ways the City can support community initiatives.
The City has started engaging with residents, businesses, community groups, and key stakeholders to identify climate action opportunities, priorities, and areas of interest. The input we gather will shape the recommendations that go to City Council throughout 2018. To share your ideas, please participate in the engagement activities listed below.
For more information about the City's work plan or to learn about how climate change may impact our community, please visit our Climate Change Page.