Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg public works is seeking millions in extra funding to ensure the city can promptly pay its snow-clearing bills, if storms pile up.
A new staff report seeks a $7-million boost to the department’s budget, largely to add $9.3 million for snow clearing and ice control, with the full price offset by other savings.
“This would cover snow- and ice-control costs in the event of poor weather conditions in the final quarter of 2025,” a finance report notes.
While low precipitation saved the city money on snow clearing in the early months of this year, the report notes additional funding will ensure contractors’ bills can be paid promptly, if snow piles up later. It would be spent only if needed, the report notes.
The city has budgeted $45 million for snow clearing this year.
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