OUTCOMES REPORT On the federal gas tax fund

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1 OUTCOMES REPORT On the federal gas tax fund 2009 to 2012 Prepared by Ministry of Government Relations

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GAS TAX FUND Program Overview Project Results Local Roads and Bridges Community Energy Water Wastewater Solid Waste Public Transit Capacity Building General Results Program Results Financial Results Outcome Results Regional Results APPENDIX A Reporting Framework The cover photo is a wastewater project in the Dundurn area south of Saskatoon. Officials in the Town of Dundurn, the Village of Thode and the Village of Shields decided to invest in one centralized regional treatment system instead of building multiple, small lagoons to serve the 5,000 residents in this rural area. The new three-celled lagoon now collectively serves the Town of Dundurn, the Rural Municipality of Dundurn No. 314, the villages of Thode and Shields, several private developments on Blackstrap Lake and the Hillcrest Hutterite Colony. This innovative approach was so successful that in 2011 the Dundurn & Area Wastewater Utility won the Environmental Stewardship Award at the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards, and an Award of Merit from the Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

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4 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Saskatchewan municipalities have been benefiting from the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) since Originally intended to provide approximately $147.7 million to the province over five years ( to ), it was extended in 2008 to provide an additional $224 million for years six to nine ( to ). All Saskatchewan municipalities are eligible to participate, and funding is allocated on a per capita basis for environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure projects and for capacity building projects such as long term planning. These federal funds support the environmental outcomes of cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and the capacity building outcome. As part of the reporting requirements of the GTF, Saskatchewan completed an outcomes report in 2009 for the period of April 1, 2005 to December 31, 2008 that identified the ways in which completed projects contributed to cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced GHGs. This subsequent report covers the period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, Reporting Framework The Ministry has implemented an annual process to request, receive and compile outcomes data on all completed projects. Through the municipal annual expenditure report (MAER) process, completed projects are identified and requests are sent out annually to municipalities to submit outcomes surveys. The information is compiled and used to inform the outcomes report required by the federal government. This report includes outcomes on the projects completed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, It provides an overall summary of the results, as well as a summary for each project category. Each project was counted only once, based on the primary intent of each project, and includes both the GTF dollars used for each project and the total project costs. Appendix A provides a list of the principles and processes established by the Ministry to guide the report development process. This is the same methodology as used during the previous 2009 outcomes report. Highlights The original report contained 501 completed projects to Between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012, Saskatchewan municipalities completed another 1,220 GTF projects, with the majority of projects falling under the project categories of Local Roads and Bridges, Community Energy and Water. The 1,220 completed projects had a total project cost of $ million, with $ million of funding coming from the GTF. The GTF has resulted in substantial investment into municipal infrastructure. For every dollar of GTF invested, municipalities invested an additional $1.91 into the project from both own and other sources. Some highlights include: over 272,000 kilometres of improved road is being driven daily; 501,551 cubic metres of heat is being saved annually as a result of 57 Community Energy projects; 670,785 cubic metres of water is being conserved annually; OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

5 energy use in three wastewater systems decreased by 20 per cent as a result of new pumps; users of approved landfill sites increased by 21,938; transit passenger capacity increased by 35 per cent, while ridership increased by almost 14 per cent; 23 projects under Capacity Building helped to increase municipal knowledge in infrastructure management. Conclusion The GTF has provided substantial benefit to Saskatchewan municipalities, helping to address significant municipal infrastructure deficits across the province. The funding has enabled municipalities to improve critical local infrastructure and improve community sustainability while meeting long-term national objectives. With the existing program coming to an end, Canada announced in its budget that $21.8 billion in federal gas tax revenues would be provided to Canadian municipalities over 10 years (from to ) through the renewed GTF. Saskatchewan's allocation is $292.7 million over the first five years of the new program from to Funding beyond will be based on 2016 Census figures. The GTF is now permanent and will be indexed at two per cent annually. The renewed GTF will provide predictable, long-term, stable funding for Canadian municipalities to help them build and revitalize their local public infrastructure while creating jobs and long-term prosperity. Municipalities will also have greater opportunity to utilize their funding in terms of the types of projects eligible for GTF investments as categories are expanded to include recreation, culture, tourism, sport, and broadband infrastructure, as well as disaster mitigation measures and brownfield redevelopment projects, among others. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

6 2. GAS TAX FUND 2.1 PROGRAM Overview On August 23, 2005, Saskatchewan Government Relations ( Saskatchewan ) and Infrastructure and Communities Canada ( Canada ) executed the Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues under the New Deal for Cities and Communities The GTF Agreement provides a joint framework for the transfer of funds from Canada to Saskatchewan for administration and subsequent allocation to municipalities. The total federal funding to Saskatchewan over the nine years of this agreement is $372 million. There are over 750 municipalities in Saskatchewan, and all are eligible to receive funding on a per capita basis for environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure projects, and for capacity building projects that reinforce a municipality s ability to do long term planning. Over the first five years of the program, municipalities received their funds based on the 2001 Census figures. In years six and seven, the funds were distributed to municipalities based on 2006 Census figures, and in years eight and nine, distribution was based on 2011 Census figures. Funding is distributed twice per year, and funds can be pooled, banked and borrowed against, providing significant financial flexibility. In order to access funding, municipalities are required to enter into an funding agreement with the province, and submit an Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) to ensure projects are eligible. An IIP is required for each project a municipality intends to undertake using the GTF. Eligible project categories include: Local Roads and Bridges Community Energy Water Wastewater Solid Waste Public Transit Capacity Building Municipalities are required to demonstrate how the environmental or capacity building outcome criteria are met. Municipalities are also required to demonstrate how 20 per cent of spending satisfies criteria to provide regional benefits and cooperation. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

7 2.2 PROJECT RESULTS The table below presents, by project category and subcategory, the 1,220 completed projects and the total GTF funding used. It also identifies Non-reporting projects which are those projects that are complete, however the outcomes report was not completed and submitted to the Ministry in time to be included in this report. In the 2009 outcomes report, 70 projects with total GTF funding of $4.56M were reported as Non-reporting ; the outputs from those projects are included in this report. Similar to the data reported in the 2009 outcomes report, the project categories of Local Roads and Bridges, Community Energy and Water continue to account for a significant portion of the completed projects (965 of 1,220), or almost 80 per cent. Gas Tax Funds Completed Projects Project Category Number of Projects Gas Tax Funds Local Roads and Bridges 370 $49.51M Roads 300 $46.08M Bridges 49 $2.59M Active Transportation 19 $.56M Non-reporting 2 $0.28M Community Energy 316 $10.58M Conservation (building retrofits) 304 $10.46M Street Lighting 2 $0.01M Non-reporting 10 $0.11M Water 279 $18.87M Supply/Distribution 147 $10.06M Treatment 66 $6.21M Demand Management 49 $1.71M Non-reporting 17 $0.88M Wastewater 124 $24.60M Collection 79 $7.26M Treatment 19 $15.50M Pumping 13 $0.87M Storm Water Management 8 $0.47M Non-reporting 5 $0.50M Solid Waste 87 $18.05M Waste Diversion 21 $0.56M Landfill Expansion/Creation 34 $16.71M Landfill Remediation/Reclamation 6 $0.11M Other solid waste management 26 $0.67M Non-reporting 0 $0M Public Transit 3 $0.24M Capital Assets M Rolling Stock M Capacity Building 41 $0.47M TOTAL 1,220 $122.32M OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

8 2.2.1 Local Roads and Bridges The Local Roads and Bridges category continues to account for the most significant portion of GTF spending with $49.51 million being spent on the 370 projects completed between 2009 and It has four subcategories: local roads; bridges; active transportation; and shortline rail. (No shortline rail projects were completed in this reporting period.) Saskatchewan has the largest municipal (grid) road network in Canada, totaling 165,000 kilometres, therefore municipal roads and bridges are all an integral part of the transportation system in the province. Additional benefits include increased travel safety, increased road capacity, reduced travel time, and more direct travel routes. The City of Regina has a significant project underway under this category that was not yet complete by December 31, The total cost of the project is estimated at $61.74 million of which $44.79 million is GTF funding. It will be reported in a subsequent outcomes report. Local Roads Completed Projects 300 Total Gas Tax Funds $46,078,470 Total Project Costs $100,139,956 Output Data Projects Reporting Data Improved Roads (km) 1, Total annual average daily traffic 79, Improved road driven daily (km) 272, Change in weight restrictions (km) 64, Capacity for higher volumes of traffic (km) 112, New roads to reduce travel time (km) Distance of travel reduced (km) Culverts Constructed (m) Intersection improvements 2 2 Turning lane improvements 1 1 1,389.1 kilometres of Saskatchewan roads received surface improvements. Based on annual average daily traffic counts, over 272,000 kilometres of improved road is being driven daily. 540 metres of new culverts were constructed. 3 projects had intersection and turning lane improvements. The capacity for higher volumes of traffic was improved on almost 113,000 kilometres of road. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 328 used $265,132 of its GTF funding to clay cap 4 kilometres of road. The road, which is adjacent to a neighboring rural municipality and used as a main access road to Highway No. 4, has an annual average daily traffic count of 80. The road was in poor condition, which meant more maintenance and fuel was needed to keep it in drivable condition. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

9 Bridges Completed Projects 49 Total Gas Tax Funds $2,590,028 Total Project Costs $10,954,475 Output Data Projects Reporting Data Length of bridges replaced/resurfaced (m) Shortest alternate route (km) Distance saved as a result of bridges (km) Total annual average daily traffic 88, Average increase in capacity (per cent) 41 3 Change to primary weight restrictions metres of bridges were replaced or resurfaced. 896 kilometres of travel distance was saved as a result of the bridge projects. Almost 90,000 vehicles travel daily on these bridges. 2 projects reported a change to primary weight restrictions. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Circle Drive Bridge Widening project in the City of Saskatoon involved 0.45 km of bridge and increased the traffic count by 50 per cent. The project improved capacity and balance of the transportation network between two interchanges on the freeway corridor by adding a lane in both directions. It also increased pedestrian access. $14.9 million of the $18 million project came from the GTF. Active Transportation Completed Projects 19 Total Gas Tax Funds $ 561,981 Total Project Costs $ 715,486 Projects Output Data Reporting Data New walking paths/trails (km) Population with ready access to paths/trails 11,539 5 New sidewalks (km) Citizens with access to sidewalks 248, Change in sidewalk users (per cent) 40* 3 Change in vehicle use as a result of sidewalk (per cent) -30* 2 *These percentages have been provided by the municipality as an estimate. 4.9 kilometres of new walking paths/trails and 5.3 kilometres of new sidewalk were completed. 11,539 people living in the area adjacent to the projects have access to the paths/trails. Almost 250,000 citizens have access to the sidewalks, including residents in the City of Saskatoon. Vehicle use decreased by 30 per cent as a result of the sidewalks, while sidewalk use increased by 40 per cent. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Town of Kindersley directed $88,000 of its gas tax funds to finish paving the Kindersley Community Walking Trail. Finishing the trail greatly increased accessibility for both residents and visitors of Kindersley, and it has become a special destination for the community. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

10 Community Energy The completed projects in the Community Energy category are almost exclusively building retrofits relating to lighting and heating/cooling systems. Eligible expenses under this category include costs for higher efficient furnace replacement, as well as upgrades to insulation, roofing, windows and doors that result in a more efficient use of energy. Additional benefits include improved air quality, improved safety and reduced costs. In some cases, municipalities were able to make greater use of their facility because of the project which resulted in an increase to fuel and energy use, but ultimately a more efficient use of the building. Community Energy Completed Projects 316 Total Gas Tax Funds $ 10,579,929 Total Project Costs $ 38,016,269 Output Data Projects Reporting Data Energy efficient lights installed 4, Average efficiency of new furnaces (per cent) Solar pool panels installed 4 1 Other building retrofit projects (doors, windows, roofing, insulation) Buildings with heating/cooling upgrades Annual gas/fuel saved with buildings upgrades (m 3 /yr) 523, Energy savings (heat) (m 3 /yr) 501, Kilowatt-hours saved (kwh/yr) 195, ,221 energy efficient lights were installed. 114 high efficiency furnaces were installed, with an average efficiency of 92 per cent. 4 solar panels were installed to heat community pool. 72 municipalities increased their energy efficiency by installing door, windows, roofing and insulation. 139 buildings were upgraded with energy efficient heating/cooling systems. 501,551 cubic metres of heat is being saved annually. 59 projects have resulted in 195,937 kilowatt hours being saved annually. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Town of Francis and Resort Village of West End both used a portion of their gas tax funds to install energy efficient street lights. In addition to energy efficiency, the projects resulted in improved safety for the residents, and encouraged outdoor activity. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

11 Water Saskatchewan had 279 water projects completed under the GTF between 2009 and Types of water projects include supply and distribution (pipes); pump upgrades; water treatment upgrades; water metering; and source water protection. Additional benefits of these water projects include safer and higher quality water, increases in supply and capacity to provide water, and more efficient ways of providing water. The City of Saskatoon has a significant project underway under this category for construction of a new raw water intake facility. The project was not yet complete by December 31, 2012, but will utilize an estimated $44.81 million of GTF funding. It will be reported in a subsequent outcomes report. Water Completed Projects 279 Total Gas Tax Funds $18,867,894 Total Project Costs $88,627,456 Output Data Projects Reporting Data New Connections Pipe replacement (m) 25, Water pumps replaced/upgraded Additional households serviced 9, Increase in households with water meters 1, Supply/distribution component replacement/repair Increase in population served 1,829 8 Average age of pipes (yrs) Water assessments 2 2 New wells/reservoirs Filtration upgrades Change in daily consumption (m 3 /day) Annual volume conserved (m 3 ) 670, Increased pump capacity (m 3 /day) 11, Increased water storage capacity (m 3 ) 1,561 5 Increased volume treated (m 3 /day) 696, ,072 metres of pipe was replaced. 9,805 additional households are now being serviced. 20 water projects resulted in an increase of 1,370 households with water meters. The volume of treated water has increased by 696,763 cubic metres per day 670,785 cubic metres of water is being conserved annually. Gas Tax Dollars at Work Completed in 2011, the water system upgrade in the Village of Theodore included the replacement of 1,335 metres of pipe, as well as a water pump, treatment and distribution system, resulting in reduced energy use and fewer line breaks. $139,153 came from the GTF. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

12 WasteWater In the Wastewater project category, 124 projects were completed. Projects in this category include: collection and treatment system upgrades or expansion; pumping; and storm water management. There are also had a number of ancillary benefits including extending lagoon life, reduced pooling water, increased cost-effectiveness, and reduced contamination and backups. Wastewater Completed Projects 124 Total Gas Tax Funds $ 24,602,497 Total Project Costs $ 91,604,043 Output Data Projects Reporting Data Municipalities with upgraded wastewater systems Pump upgrades New wastewater pipes (m) 18,588 7 Rehabilitated wastewater pipes (m) 13, New connections to the system 1, New culverts to manage stormwater (m) Change in capacity to collect wastewater (m 3 /day) 2,178 6 Change in capacity to treat wastewater (m 3 /day) 668,372 9 Change in capacity to pump wastewater (m 3 /day) 9,830 5 Household connections as a result of pumping facility upgrades/expansion 1,440 6 Energy use from new pumps (per cent) municipalities completed collection and treatment system upgrades; 13 municipalities completed pump upgrades. Over 32,000 metres of pipe were added or replaced. 1,043 new households were connected to a municipal wastewater system; 1,440 households were connected as a result of pumping facility upgrades/expansion. 150 metres of culvert was dug to help manage storm water and to help prevent erosion and flooding. 9 projects increased the capacity to treat wastewater to 668,372 cubic metres per day; 5 projects increased the capacity to pump wastewater to 9,830 cubic metres per day; and 6 projects increased the capacity to collect wastewater to 2,178 cubic metres per day. Energy use in three wastewater systems decreased by 20 per cent as a result of new pumps; Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Village of Buena Vista, located on the shores of Last Mountain Lake, completed a storm water infrastructure project that included installing an underground culvert to drain water from a new subdivision. The system is designed to accept future draining so that no harmful materials enter the lake. GTF funds of $180,085 were used for this project. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

13 Solid Waste The Solid Waste project category has 87 completed projects. Projects in this category include: landfill expansion/creation; waste diversion (recycling); and landfill reclamation. Many of the solid waste projects also identified additional benefits including extending the life of a landfill, better waste management practices, reduced costs, fewer pests, and increased safety for users and operators. Solid Waste Completed Projects 87 Total Gas Tax Funds $18,050,340 Total Project Costs $23,652,945 Projects Output Data Reporting Data Change in capacity of landfill sites (MT) 1,744, Change in number of users of approved landfill sites 21, Waste diverted from landfill (MT/yr) 1, Increase in residential waste recycled (per cent) Households participating in recycling (per cent) Businesses participating in recycling (per cent) Area of landfills reclaimed (m 2 ) 72, landfill projects resulted in an increased capacity to hold waste by 1,744,803 metric tonnes. Users of approved landfill sites increased by 21,938. Waste recycling has increased by 47.5 per cent. Over 81 per cent of households and almost 88 per cent of businesses are participating in recycling. 5 municipalities have also benefited from 72,604 square metres of land being reclaimed. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The City of Regina expanded the handling of the disposal capacity at its landfill, using $13.9 million of gas tax funds for the $15.2 million project. Besides becoming more user friendly for the landfill s over 200,000 users, the project resulted in the level of GHGs being reduced by 40,152 metric tonnes per year. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

14 PUBLIC TRANSIT Projects in the Public Transit category include capital assets such as bus shelters; purchasing or replacing buses; and improving operations through Intelligent Transport Systems. Additional benefits include decreased maintenance requirements and costs, improved accessibility, improved travel time, increased efficiency, increased service reliability and improved availability. Three projects were completed from 2009 to A fourth project with the City of Regina was not complete by December 31, 2012, and includes the replacement of 24 buses. The total project cost is estimated at $17.12 million of which $12.5 million is from the GTF. It will be reported in a subsequent outcomes report. Public Transit Completed Projects 3 Total Gas Tax Funds $242,799 Total Project Costs $616,772 Output Data Projects Reporting Data Change in transit passenger capacity (per cent) 35 2 Average age of transit fleet (yrs) 15 2 Transit transfer facility 1 1 Buses replaced 2 2 Reduction in fuel consumption (L/yr) Change in ridership (per cent) Passenger capacity increased by 35 per cent, while ridership increased by almost 14 per cent. One transfer facility was completed, improving access to and utilization of the transit system. By replacing their buses, two municipalities increased their general seating capacity and doubled their wheelchair seating. Fuel consumption was reduced by 800 litres annually in one municipality. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The City of Prince Albert used a portion of its GTF funding to complete the Central Transit Transfer Station. All of the bus routes now meet at this central location. Passengers transferring do not need to walk as far to get onto their next bus and the site is wheelchair accessible. Additional signage ensures passengers are more informed. The project makes it easier and safer for riders to transfer, plus is aesthetically pleasing. Since completion, ridership numbers in the city have steadily increased. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

15 CAPACITY BUILDING Projects in the Capacity Building category include staff training, infrastructure management projects, planning documents, and software purchase/training. Additional benefits include strengthening the ability of municipalities to develop and implement integrated community sustainability plans, reinforcing a municipality s ability to do long term integrated planning, and helping to equip a municipality to make future decisions. Forty-one capacity building projects were completed from 2009 to 2012, which includes projects with 39 municipalities and two municipal associations. Capacity Building Completed Projects 41 Total Gas Tax Funds $ 468,216 Total Project Costs $ 829,038 Output Project Data Staff Training 4 Infrastructure Management 23 Planning Document 3 Software Purchase/Training projects helped to increase municipal knowledge in infrastructure management. 32 municipalities completed projects that assisted them in becoming compliant with section 3150 of the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Handbook. 11 municipalities purchased software to assist them in managing their infrastructure needs. In addition to the 41 completed projects, two programs to support municipal capacity are currently being funded under this category, using interest earned and unallocated funds under the GTF: - $1.4 million is being provided to the Municipal Capacity Development Program (MCDP). MCDP was developed as a partnership between the sector associations and the Ministry to promote growth, cooperation and community development through inter-municipal partnership. - $600K is being provided to the Planning for Growth (PFG) program, along with $500K of provincial funding. PFG was developed in cooperation with the three municipal associations, and seeks to enhance regional planning capacity in support of growth and development across the province. PFG North, dedicated to the northern part of the province, also received funding of $500K. Both of these programs will be reported in a future outcomes report. Gas Tax Dollars at Work The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461 utilized $64,717 of its GTF funding to become compliant with PSAB PSAB 3150 requires municipalities to report tangible capital assets as assets (versus expenses) on the financial statements. The project involved hiring a student and supervisor to create an inventory of infrastructure within the rural municipality. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

16 2.3 general RESULTS Program Results Municipalities are able to use their GTF allocations for infrastructure in seven project categories providing the projects contribute to cleaner air, cleaner water or reduced GHGs, or for capacity building projects that reinforce a municipality s ability to do long term planning. Project categories include: Local Roads and Bridges (R&B) Community Energy (CE) Water (W) Wastewater (WW) Solid Waste (SW) Public Transit (PT) Capacity Building (CB) From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2012, 1,220 projects were reported as complete, with the project categories of Local Roads and Bridges, Community Energy and Water being the most popular. Completed Projects by Project Category Number of Projects R&B CE W WW SW PT CB Project Category OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

17 Financial Results Municipalities used a total of $ million in GTF funding to complete 1,220 projects from 2009 to Of those completed projects, the project category of Local Roads and Bridges consumed the largest portion of the GTF with $49.51 million, or 40 per cent, of the $ million total. The Local Roads and Bridges category includes roads, bridges and active transportation projects. Gas Tax Funding by Project Category R&B - $49.51M 370 CE - $10.58M W - $18.87M WW - $24.60M SW - $18.05M PT - $0.24M CB - $0.47M 316 The total project value of the completed projects is $ million. Over 34 per cent of that total project value, or $ million, is being funded with the GTF. The remaining $ million has been invested by municipalities, either through their own means or by accessing funds from other sources. The table below shows the spending leveraged by category. For every $1 invested from the GTF, additional funds averaging $1.91 were leveraged. By comparison, it was reported in the 2009 outcomes report that additional funds averaging $0.83 were leveraged for projects completed to December 31, Spending Leveraged (for every $1 in GTF) $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $0.50 $0.00 $3.70 $2.59 $2.72 $1.28 $1.54 $0.77 $0.31 R&B CE W WW SW PT CB OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

18 outcome Results All projects funded through the GTF are required to result in at least one of three environmental outcomes of cleaner air, cleaner water or reduced GHGs, or the capacity building outcome. Of the 1,220 completed projects, 57 per cent of projects contributed to reduced GHGs, 33 per cent to cleaner water, 7 per cent to cleaner air and 3 per cent to increased capacity. Number of Projects by Outcome Number of Projects Reduced GHG Cleaner Water Cleaner Air Increased Capacity Outcome Value of Projects by Outcome (in millions) Increased Capacity $0.83 $0.47 Reduced GHG $60.05 $ Cleaner Water Cleaner Air $23.65 $18.05 $43.47 $ $0.0 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 $200.0 Gas Tax Funds Total Project Costs OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

19 Regional Results Saskatchewan municipalities are required to allocate 20 per cent of their total GTF allocation to projects that provide a regional benefit. A regional benefit means that the environmental, economic, social, cultural or recreational benefit extends to neighbouring municipalities. Close to 71 per cent of the 1,220 completed projects have been identified as providing a regional benefit. Of the $ million in GTF funding used on the completed projects, $ million was used for projects identified as providing a regional benefit. Some municipalities met their regional requirement by partnering with neighbouring municipalities to contribute to larger-scale regional projects such as landfills, water/wastewater systems and community energy projects for hospitals and health facilities. By combining their GTF funding, municipalities were able to complete projects in their regions that may not have been possible had they been working individually. The data on these regional projects is included in the tables throughout this report. Regional Projects by Dollar Value (in millions) $15.62 Regional Non-Regional - 357* $ *Some municipalities chose not to identify additional projects as regional if they had already met the 20 per cent requirement. Therefore, some projects not identified as regional could have been classed as such. Completed Regional Projects by Project Category R&B - $47.36M CE - $8.39M 328 W - $12.16M WW - $20.65M SW - $17.93M PT - $0.08M CB - $0.21M 223 The Local Road and Bridges category had the largest number of regional projects. The GTF funding provided to municipalities for roads and bridges supports the rural municipal road network in the province. Municipal investments in an integrated rural transportation infrastructure network enhance the social and economic development opportunities in the province including sectors such as agriculture, energy and mining. Road and bridge projects undertaken through the GTF program, along with projects undertaken through provincial programs including the Clearing the Path, Heavy Haul/High Volume, and Municipal Bridge and Culvert programs support the seamless and safe movement of people and goods. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to

20 Appendix a Reporting Framework For the initial outcomes report, the Ministry established a number of guiding principles to direct the processes of the data gathering and report writing. These principles are continued for this report. Guiding Principles: o This report focuses only on projects completed from January 1, 2009 to December 31, o Municipalities that did not submit an outcomes report for their completed projects by May 31, 2014 are classed as non-reporting for the purposes of this report; however, they will still be required to provide this information to the Ministry. o For each project, this report identifies both the GTF funds used on the project and the total project costs. Providing information on total project costs is intended to provide context for the scale of the projects and the portion supported by the GTF. o When reporting the amount of GTF funding for projects, the dollar value reported is either the municipality s requested amount to be allocated to the project (on its IIP) or the actual costs, whichever is lower. o The work completed is not prorated based on the amount of GTF funding used for the project. (I.e. GTF covered 50 per cent of a $5M, 10 kilometres road project. The report will reflect $2.5M GTF and 10 kilometres). o Each project is counted once in a project category and sub-category based on the primary intent of the project. o Information on immeasurable general project benefits is summarized in each project category section. o Mandatory indicators are quantifiable to the extent possible and provide results that are immediately measurable. o The same unit of measure for each indicator is used in reporting for ease of aggregation. o Mandatory indicators are aggregated to provide a province-wide total and facilitate reporting at a national level. o Attribution issues, risks and assumptions will be clearly stated including non-reporting municipalities and significant incomplete projects. The process in which the Ministry undertook to complete the report was as follows: o o o o o o o The Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) created by Infrastructure Canada is the base information source guiding the creation of the indicators, reporting principles and the report itself. Each project category has identified mandatory and additional indicators those that must be reported and those that may be reported depending on availability of data and capacity of recipient to report. For each project category an indicator table was created. Each table identifies a list of project sub-categories and corresponding local mandatory and additional indicators, allowing the Ministry to aggregate information to provide province-wide results. For each completed project, a municipality is required to provide information for each of the local mandatory indicators based on the results of its respective project(s). If data is available and there is local capacity, additional indicators will also be encouraged to be completed. Municipalities were sent questionnaires for each project that they report as complete on their MAER. Municipalities were required to fill out one questionnaire for each completed project, even if there were two completed projects in the same category. Once the Ministry receives the completed questionnaires, the data is compiled into a spreadsheet for aggregation. Based on the data provided, results were disseminated and provided in the outcomes report by: project results, program results, financial results, outcome results, and regional results. OUTCOMES REPORT ON THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND, 2009 to