Town of Princeton Council meets on November 9th to discuss Christmas Light Contest and more
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- unknown — Christmas Light Contest for Businesses and Homeowners: The council will consider authorizing a Christmas Light Contest for businesses and homeowners to promote a shop local campaign during the holiday season.
- unknown — Transfer of funds for Christmas Light program: The council will consider transferring up to $30,000 from the Economic Development external promotion budget to the Christmas Light budget.
- unknown — Business Facade Improvement Grant Program: The council will review a Business Facade Improvement Grant Program to support local businesses. [7]
- unknown — Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw: The council will review a proposed Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw to incentivize landowners to make improvements to property. [8]
What comes next
- The next steps will depend on the decisions made by the council on November 9th.
Who spoke
- Gary Schatz, Director of Economic Development & Tourism — Authorization for a Christmas Light Contest for businesses and homeowners.
Stakes & interests
The contest aims to promote a shop local campaign during the holiday season and support local businesses.
The program aims to support local businesses and improve the physical appearance of commercial buildings.
The bylaw aims to incentivize landowners to make improvements to property and promote economic prosperity in the industrial park.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
STAFF REPORTS ($30,000) — Town council would authorize a Town of Princeton Christmas Light and Holiday Decorating contest for both Businesses and Homeowners. With prizes in the form of Gift Certificates pur [4][5][6][7][8]
“THAT Council authorize a Town of Princeton Christmas Light and Holiday Decorating contest for both Businesses and Homeowners. With prizes in the form of Gift Certificates purchased from Princeton Businesses for first, second and third in both categories. Christmas Light Contest P [4][5][6][7][8]”
The council will consider authorizing a Christmas Light Contest for businesses and homeowners. [4]
“THAT Council authorize a Town of Princeton Christmas Light and Holiday Decorating contest for both Businesses and Homeowners. [4]”
The council will consider transferring up to $30,000 from the Economic Development external promotion budget to the Christmas Light budget. [5]
“THAT Council authorize the transfer of up to $30,000 dollars from the Economic Development external promotion budget to the Christmas Light budget. [5]”
The council will review a proposed Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw. [8]
“A bylaw to create a revitalization tax exemption for the Princeton Industrial Park. [8]”
The council will review a Business Facade Improvement Grant Program. [7]
“The Business Façade Improvement (BFI) Gr ant Program provided by the Town of Princeton is designed to rejuvenate the physical appearance and functionality of commercial buildings and businesses. [7]”
Open questions
- The outcome of the council's decisions on November 9th is uncertain.
Sources
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