City of Saint John Budget Summary
| 2021 Approved Budget | 2020 Approved Budget | |
| Total Expenditures | 157,331,557 | 166,708,424 |
| Less Non-Tax Revenue | 13,111,521 | 14,366,274 |
| Surplus 2nd Previous Year | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 144,220,036 | 152,342,150 |
| Payment in lieu of taxes | 1,185 | 1,185 |
| Unconditional Grant | 18,229,402 | 17,204,756 |
| Financial Assistance | 0 | 9,293,235 |
| Net Budget | 125,990,634 | 125,842,974 |
| Tax Denominator | 7,058,298,819 | 7,169,015,350 |
| Tax Rate | 1.785 | 1.785 |
| TOTAL | 125,990,634 | 125,842,974 |
| Program | 2021 Approved Budget | 2020 Approved Budget |
| Growth & Community Development Services | 15,508,648 | 13,322,812 |
| Public Safety | 54,563,096 | 57,425,302 |
| Public Works and Transportation Services | 38,487,021 | 41,887,339 |
| Utilities and Infrastructure Services | 5,600,504 | 4,019,478 |
| Strategic Services | 8,412,771 | 8,771,129 |
| Corporate Services | 4,896,048 | 4,810,712 |
| Other Charges (Fiscal, Long Term Disability, Pension) | 29,863,469 | 31,920,218 |
| TOTAL | 157,331,557 | 166,708,424 |
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