The RPL Budget will be discussed at the City’s Executive Committee on Wed. Oct. 15. The meeting starts at 9 am but the RPL is last on the agenda. These meetings often contain more detailed discussion than occurs at the City Council meetings. It is a chance to put in ideas and get the Councillors thinking.
“If you wish to appear as a delegation, either in person or via teleconference, you must register by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 by completing this form on the City’s website.” “A written brief in advance is not required to present to a Committee.”
Exec Ctte agenda 2025-10-15 Executive Committee – Public Agenda-5461
RPL budget 2026 Budget Submission – Regina Public Library
Also available at City of Regina website (budget presentation is part of Agenda Package) Scroll down for meeting dates. https://reginask.iqm2.com//Citizens/default.aspx?
The City Council will vote on the RPL’s mill rate increase request on Dec. 17, 2025. There will be an opportunity to submit written presentations in advance of the meeting. Usually “The deadline to register to address Council is no later than 12 p.m. on Monday prior to the scheduled meeting …” BUT the timing may change this year as part of new City budget processes. Check the City website for changes. https://reginask.iqm2.com//Citizens/default.aspx?
From the RPL budget document
“The 2026 mill rate increase for regular operations is 3.85% (equivalent to approximately a 0.35% civic mill rate increase) and the 2027 projected mill rate increase is 4.33% (equivalent to approximately a 0.39% civic mill rate increase). After years of low mill rate increases, RPL has had to increase its annual mill rate request to offset the risks created by these low requests and to address mounting inflation and other challenges, such as facilities renewal and other capital. The requested increase for 2026 and 2027 is primarily related to typical increased business costs, such as salaries and benefits, infrastructure upgrades, and additional costs for new technology. RPL will continue to work hard to decrease the impact of its mill rate on Regina taxpayers, while ensuring that we evolve to meet customer and community expectations. 1 Calculated based on the City’s average residential assessed value of $315,000”
“On July 9, 2024, City Council agreed to support the Central Library Renewal project by approving:
- Debt funding of approximately $92M to $119M, which could be borrowed in portions as needed from 2026 to 2029; and
- A dedicated Central Library mill rate increase, in principle, of 5.5% each year over five years, starting in 2025. Council agreed the special mill rate would fund some capital costs and pay back debt resulting from the project. In 2026 and 2027, this increase will cost the average homeowner a total of about 96 cents more per month on their property tax bill.”
Friends of the Regina Public Library 