St. John's Approves Capital Budget

St. John's City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2025, totalling $26,860,056.

Highlights for this year's capital investment include $7.5M in fleet acquisition, $5.9M in construction and development projects, including the annual grind and patch program to repair city streets; sidewalk, curb and gutter repair; and culvert replacements. $3.2M was allocated to maintain water system infrastructure, $2.6M in snow clearing, traffic calming and other safety initiatives, $2.2M in parks and open spaces projects, $1.9M in City facilities, $600K in capital grants for community groups, and $250K in information technology projects.

The City’s Capital Budget is determined annually and funded primarily from an allocation from the City’s annual operating budget, as well as other sources.