Lloydminster city council will tackle several high-value decisions this afternoon, including a 10-year facility naming renewal, a seven-figure equipment purchase and changes to key community funding agreements.
Council meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers.
Bioclean naming rights renewal
One of the largest financial items on the agenda is a proposed 10-year sponsorship renewal for the Bioclean Aquatic Centre.
Administration is recommending council approve a new agreement with Bioclean Disaster Services beginning Dec. 1, 2026 and running through Nov. 30, 2036.
Under the proposed deal, Bioclean would pay $27,500 annually for naming rights, up from the current $20,000 per year. Administration notes the increase reflects inflation and market comparisons.
If approved, the renewal would also avoid rebranding costs estimated between $10,000 and $15,000.
$1 million landfill compactor purchase
Council is also being asked to approve the purchase of a new landfill compactor valued at $1,069,807.64, excluding GST.
The unit would replace the city’s 2018 Bomag 672, which has logged roughly 9,600 operating hours and is considered due for replacement under the fleet and equipment program.
The purchase includes a $123,000 trade-in value for the existing machine. Delivery is expected in July 2026 if approved.
The landfill operates year-round and processes about 37,000 tonnes of residential and commercial waste annually.
StartUp Lloydminster funding shift
Council will consider restructuring its funding agreement with StartUp Lloydminster.
Administration recommends redirecting payments from the standalone organization to Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, effectively transitioning StartUp into a program delivered under Community Futures.
The 2026 municipal contribution would be reduced from $115,000 to $97,500.
Administration says the shift would reduce governance and administrative overhead while maintaining business support programming.
$50,000 for Border City Connects
Council will also review a proposed one-year $50,000 funding agreement with Border City Connects.
The organization provides accessible, door-to-door transportation for residents with mobility restrictions and completes approximately 25,000 trips per year.
The funding was included in the approved 2026 budget.
Land use redistricting
Council will consider first reading of a bylaw that would redistrict certain lands from Transitional to Parks and Utility and Medium Density Residential.
If first reading passes, a public hearing would be scheduled for March 23.
Monday’s meeting includes several financial and policy decisions that could shape recreation funding, economic development delivery and capital spending for the year ahead.
Council begins at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers.
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