2012-13 BUDGET: $237,398,000
In 2012-13, the Provincial Government will provide a total of $237.4 million in Revenue Sharing grants to urban, rural and northern communities, representing one full point of Provincial Sales Tax (from 2010-11 Public Accounts, after subtracting the Liquor Consumption Tax component.).
This commitment represents a 9.5 per cent increase from the previous year and a $110 million increase, 87 per cent, over 2007-08. This level of commitment aligns with the Government of Saskatchewan's promise to develop a long-term revenue sharing plan with the municipal sector, with revenue that grows with the province's economy.
Of the $237.4 million, $109.20 million or 46% will be allocated to the cities, $42.73 million or 18% to towns/villages and resort villages, $68.85 million or 29% to rural municipalities and $16.62 million or 7% to northern communities.
Revenue Sharing - Urban Municipalities
Cities
The 2012-2013 distribution for the cities is $189.64 per capita based on the 2011 census populations.
Towns, Villages and Resort Villages
The 2012-2013 distribution for the towns, villages and resort villages is a $2,025 base amount, plus $199.99 per capita based on the 2011 census populations.
Revenue Sharing Grants - Rural Municipalities
There are three components to the Rural Revenue Sharing grant as follows:
1. Unconditional Grants
In consultation with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, a new Rural Revenue Sharing distribution formula was implemented in the Ministry's 2011-12 fiscal year beginning April 1, 2011. The new formula incorporates similar features to the former formula, but is more reliable and includes some essential enhanced features. The formula bases the grant on a combination of transportation/roads related data (70%), similar to the past, and a per capita amount calculated using the most current available Canada Census figures (30%). The new formula will allow Rural Municipalities (RMs) to better predict their Revenue Sharing grant for the next year, allowing for improved planning and budgeting. The formula will also benefit growing RMs, which addresses SARM Resolution 6-09A. Further, the formula will ensure that all RMs receive no less than their 2010-11 Revenue Sharing grant in 2011-12 and subsequent years.
The Revenue Sharing grant for the Rural Municipality (RM) of Lakeland No. 521 will be calculated as an exception to the formula described above. The formula used for towns, villages and resort villages will apply and will still be paid from the RM funding pool. This formula was implemented to address the RM's similarities to urban municipalities relating to lack of rural roads relative to total population.
2. Organized Hamlet Grants
The 2012-13 distribution for organized hamlets is 60% of the base + per capita amounts for the towns and villages, based on the 2011 census populations.
As they are not incorporated, grants are paid to the rural municipality on behalf of the organized hamlets.
3. Conditional Rural Revenue Sharing Grants
Communities in Transition
For further information on urban and rural Revenue Sharing contact:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Grants Administration and Financial Management
410 - 1855 Victoria Avenue
REGINA SK S4P 3T2
Telephone: (306) 787-1262
Fax: (306) 787-3641
E-mail: muninfo@gov.sk.ca
For more information on northern Revenue Sharing contact:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Northern Municipal Services
Room 2700, 1328 La Ronge Avenue
P.O. Box 5000
La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0
Toll Free: 1-800-663-1555
Fax: (306) 425-2401
E-mail: muninfo@gov.sk.ca
