Innisfail council passes Town’s 2024 budgets

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“In the fall of 2023, council reviewed the priorities identified in our strategic plan. The budget that has been approved supports these priorities, as well as ensures the Town of Innisfail continues to deliver the excellent services the community expects,” says Mayor Jean Barclay.

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“We have witnessed one of the highest inflationary periods in decades which has been challenging, but Innisfail is experiencing assessment growth, increased economic activity that includes business expansion and new builds, and interest from residential developers. Administration and council are always looking for innovative ways to seek return on invested capital through projects such as the new industrial park and solar project that increase our revenues, thereby lessening the tax burden on residents and businesses.”

2024 Capital Projects

Per the Town — Provincial and federal contributions to municipal projects continue to be a concern, as grant money provided to the Town remains lower than the historical average. Despite this, council approved a capital projects budget that continues to address the town’s aging infrastructure. Council also chose to focus on key projects aligned with their strategic priorities identified earlier in 2023. The capital projects included in the 2024 budget are listed below:

• Solar Farm development ($4,000,000)
• 2024 Surface Improvements ($1,520,000)
• Construction of 4 Units, Napoleon Meadows ($1,500,000)
• Sanitary Force Main 42 Avenue and 51 Street ($1,000,000)
• New Pickup Trucks ($445,000)
• Hwy 54 Pedestrian Crossing ($175,000)
• Arena Lobby Flooring and Partition ($170,000)
• SW Residential Development Design ($150,000)
• Arena Sound System ($125,000)
• Skid Steer ($100,000)
• Water Truck ($100,000)
• Parks Shop Radiant Heater Replacement ($70,000)
• Town Office Windows ($50,000)
• Make Up Air Unit Replacement ($45,000)
• Alarm Upgrades ($38,000)
• Operations Yard Electrical Upgrades ($35,000)
• Reservoir 3 Radiant Heater Replacement ($30,000)
• Town Office Committee Room Renovation ($30,000)
• New Floor Cleaning Machines ($25,000)
• Combi Tool ($22,000)
• Parks Shop Water Heater Replacement ($20,000)
• Side-by-Side ($18,000)
• Snow Blade Attachment ($15,000)
• CPO Radios ($15,000)
• Fire Hall Sanitary Venting ($10,000)
• Curling Rink Mechanical Slab Repair ($10,000)
• LLC Hot Water Tank ($10,000)

Utility rates

• Water rates will increase this year from $2.86 to $3.01 per cubic metre. This increase is in part due to an $.08 increase in the rate charged to the Town by the Mountain View Regional Water Commission, the supplier of the town’s water.
• Wastewater (sewer) rates will increase from $3.80 per cubic metre to $4.00 per cubic metre. This $.20 increasepartially reflects a $.05 increase in rates charged by the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission. The monthly wastewater flat rate will also increase from $10 to $12 at each metered site.