April 29, 2025 4:44 PM
(Red Deer, Alberta)The Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Special City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
REPORTS:
2026 Budget Strategy (Tax Supported & Utilities):
- City Council received a report outlining how the budget process for 2026 is planned to be completed from both a perspective of timing as well as the strategies required to best position our organization at this point in time for Budget 2026.
- The following dates were set for Budget 2026:
- The utilities budget will be debated September 2, 2025.
- The operating and capital budget will be debated December 15-19, 2025.
- A more detailed news release is located on the City’s website.
Annual Financial Audit Report:
- Council accepted the 2024 Financial Reports, including the 2024 audited financial statements, CFO report, and the auditors reports from our third-party auditors.
Development Permit – Emergency Shelter:
- Council approved a Development Permit application from Safe Harbour to continue operating an emergency shelter at Cannery Row (4-5239 53 Avenue) until May 1, 2026.
- The site serves 150 - 180 individuals daily and has operated under previous approvals since 2020.
- A more detailed news release is located on The City’s website.
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