Town of Princeton council meeting on January 18th, 2021

The program will provide funding for businesses to improve their facades, which may lead to increased property values and a more attractive downtown area.

The agreement includes a contract for auditing services with KPMG LLP, which will ensure that the town's finances are properly managed.

The appointment of an auditor will provide an independent review of the town's financial statements and ensure that they are accurate and reliable.

The grant application will provide funding for the upgrade of the 2nd to 3rd Bench Walkway, which will improve the town's infrastructure and provide a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians.

The decrease in the grant budget line will result in a reduction of $50 in the town's budget, which may have a minor impact on the town's finances.

The contract will provide a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which will help to protect the town from wildfires and ensure public safety.

Council approved the Business Faade Improvement Grant Program, which will allocate $20,000 to the 2021 budget.

“THAT Council approves the Business Faade Improvement Grant Program Policy No. 003-2020; AND THAT Council allocate $20,000 to the 2021 Budget; AND THAT the Business Faade Improvement Grant Program be subject to the adoption of the 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw; AND THAT Council approve the marketing, promotion and the receiving of applications for the Business Faade Improvement Grant Program.”

Council approved the BC Transit 2020/21 Annual Operating Agreement, which includes a contract for auditing services with KPMG LLP for $19,300 + GST.

“THAT The Town of Princeton approve the 2020/21 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement between the Town of Princeton and B.C. Transit; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documents.”

RFP for Auditing Services ($19,300) — Town council would award the contract for auditing services to KPMG LLP for $19,300 + GST for the period of January 1st, 2021 to December 31 st , 2025 AND THAT Council authorize th ^[5][12][13]

“THAT Council award the contract for auditing services to KPMG LLP for $19,300 + GST for the period of January 1st, 2021 to December 31 st , 2025 AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer and Financial Officer to execute the contract. Staff Report - 2021 A ^[5][12][13]”

The council appointed Brent Ashby as Municipal Auditor for the 2020 & 2021 fiscal years. ^[11]

“THAT Council appoints Brent Ashby as Municipal Auditor for the 2020 & 2021 fiscal years. ^[11]”

WildSafe BC Community Coordinator Program — Town council would authorize the submission of an application to WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2021 Community WildSafe Coordinator; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Of ^[11]

“THAT Council authorize the submission of an application to WildSafe BC Community Grant Program for a 2021 Community WildSafe Coordinator; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents for this service. ^[11]”

A grant application was submitted for the Town of Princeton 2nd to 3rd Bench Walkway Upgrades through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Stream. ^[20]

“THAT staff submit an application for grant funding for the Town of Princeton 2nd to 3rd Bench Walkway Upgrades Revised Option 1 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Stream; AND THAT Council supports the project and commits to any ineligible costs and cost overruns; AND THAT the CAO and Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary documents. ^[20]”

Amendment to Fast Charging Equipment Lease (DCFC) — The Town of Princeton approve the amendment to the DCFC Equipment Lease Agreement; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary docume ^[6][7][9]

“THAT The Town of Princeton approve the amendment to the DCFC Equipment Lease Agreement; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documents. ^[6][7][9]”

Council approved a decrease in the fully funded UMBC CRI grant budget line from $53,150.00 to $53,100.00.

“THAT Council approves to decrease the fully funded UMBC CRI grant budget line from $53,150.00 to $53,100.00; AND THAT Council award the contract for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) document to B.A. Blackwell & Associates Ltd. for $28,536.94; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contract.”