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The City of Melfort is getting very close to approving its Capital Budget for 2021.
On Thursday, Jan. 28 another Committee of the Whole Meeting was held to further discuss what things will look like in 2021, and future years.
For the City of Melfort’s General Capital Budget in 2021, its currently budgeted just over $66,000 worth of projects. However, that’s likely to change as projects are turned down or approved, leading other sections to be deferred to later dates.
Talks began on Thursday relating to the City of Melfort’s fleet, which includes various trucks, and equipment in various departments. For 2021, there are plans to replace six pieces of equipment in the city’s fleet. One of those however, does have a few variables the council members and administration are considering. A four-wheel drive truck replacement for the Fire Department is needed.
A letter to the city council from Melfort citizen Lorne Larson was brought to the Dec. 14 meeting. Larson reported that speeding is a problem on that street and would like to see more done to alleviate the problem. The condition of Broadway Avenue South is also questionable given its usage as a heavy truck route. Broadway Avenue South from Saskatchewan Drive to Wesley Street is an option for the 2021 Capital Utility Budget, reported Gerald Gilmore, director of works and utilities. Broadway Avenue North was paved last year given its poor condition, he said. Larson would like to see the designation of the route changed given the heavy truck and dangerous good road runs past a school. However, Gilmore recommended to the council that they keep Broadway Avenue as a heavy truck route but they will be talking with representatives from Maude Burke to see if there are traffic issues with heavy trucks.