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What happened

Council Approves $25,000 Grant for Emergency Support Services

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved a grant application for $25,000 to support the modernization of local Emergency Support Service programs. The funding will be used to purchase equipment and provide training for emergency responders. Council also endorsed the Town's Water Conservation Plan, which aims to reduce water consumption and energy use. Additionally, council approved the submission of a grant application for infrastructure projects, including a sewer assessment and replacement, with a total project cost of $225,232. The deadline for the grant application is February 26, 2020.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen ESS Grant Application: Council approved a grant application for $25,000 to support the modernization of local Emergency Support Service programs. [4]
  • recommended — Town of Princeton Water Conservation Plan: Council endorsed the Town's Water Conservation Plan, which aims to reduce water consumption and energy use. [6]
  • scheduled — Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Application: Council approved the submission of a grant application for infrastructure projects, including a sewer assessment and replacement, with a total project cost of $225,232. [8]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The grant applications will be submitted by February 26, 2020, and the projects are expected to be completed in the coming months.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Emergency Support Services

The grant funding will support the modernization of local Emergency Support Service programs, which will improve the community's emergency response capabilities.

Water Conservation

The Water Conservation Plan aims to reduce water consumption and energy use, which will benefit the community and the environment.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen ESS Grant Application

Council approved a grant application for $25,000 to support the modernization of local Emergency Support Service programs. [4]

“THAT Council approves a resolution to support the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive and manage the grant funding in the amount of $25,000 on behalf of the Town of Princeton. [4]”

6.2 Town of Princeton Water Conservation Plan

Council endorsed the Town's Water Conservation Plan, which aims to reduce water consumption and energy use. [6]

“It is recommended that Council endorse the Town of Princeton Water Conservation Plan (attached). [6]”

6.3 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Application

Council approved the submission of a grant application for infrastructure projects, including a sewer assessment and replacement, with a total project cost of $225,232. [8]

“THAT Council approve the submission of a Grant Application to the Province under the Canada-British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure for the following projects: [8]”

2 Aeration Syst

Aeration Syst

3 Sewer Replacement – Riverside Road at Poplar Street and Lime Street between Angela Avenue and Harold

Sewer Replacement – Riverside Road at Poplar Street and Lime Street between Angela Avenue and Harold ($225,232)

9.1 Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade

Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade — Town council would participate in the Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade on Monday, May 18th, 2020 as available. 2020 Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade Entry [5]

“THAT Council participate in the Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade on Monday, May 18th, 2020 as available. 2020 Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade Entry [5]”

10 BYLAWS AND

BYLAWS AND

10.1 Princeton Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020

Princeton Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020 — the Town of Princeton Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020 be adopted. 2020 ICBL Bylaw Amendment Report 2020 ICBL Bylaw Amendment [10][11]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020 be adopted. 2020 ICBL Bylaw Amendment Report 2020 ICBL Bylaw Amendment [10][11]”

10.2 Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis

Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Cannabis — Bylaw No. 977, 2020, Town of Princeton Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be read a third time. AND THAT Bylaw No. 978, 2020, Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read [7][12][13]

“THAT Bylaw No. 977, 2020, Town of Princeton Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be read a third time. AND THAT Bylaw No. 978, 2020, Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a third time. Council Report 3rd Reading (2020 Cannabis) OCP Amendment Bylaw (Cannabis) Zoning [7][12][13]”

Open questions

  • What are the specific infrastructure projects that will be funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Application?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2020 ESS joint RDOS funding equipmnet training
  5. 2020 Keremeos Elks Rodeo Parade Entry
  6. 465-451-Water Conservation Plan-Final-January 2020
  7. Council Report 3rd Reading (2020 Cannabis)
  8. Investing in Canada Grant Ap plication
  9. Water Conservation Plan Approval
  10. 37860
  11. 2020 ICBL Bylaw Amendment Report
  12. 37867
  13. 37866
  14. Regul ar Agenda - 20 Jan 2020 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 528 · 2020-02-03