Princeton Council Approves Funding for Fire Department, Community Projects

The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies in the community.

The approved projects will enhance community facilities and services, supporting local businesses and residents.

Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — Town council would ratify the 2021 Officers and Safety Committee, as attached, for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Princeton Fire Department 2021

“THAT Council ratify the 2021 Officers and Safety Committee, as attached, for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Princeton Fire Department 2021”

Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement (Extension) — the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Princeton, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen, Town of Oliver, Town of Osoyoos, District of Summerland, City of

“THAT the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Princeton, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen, Town of Oliver, Town of Osoyoos, District of Summerland, City of Penticton, the Hedley Improvement District, the Oliver Fire Protection District and the Osoyoo”

Erris Volunteer Fire Association Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement — the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Princeton and the Erris Volunteer Fire Association be approved for 14 months; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized

“THAT the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Princeton and the Erris Volunteer Fire Association be approved for 14 months; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Princeton. 2021 Staff Report - Agreement Erri”

The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies in the community. ^[7]

“THAT Council approves the purchase of a utility trailer and structural protection equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department for no more than $30,000 + GST subject to grant funding approval; ^[7]”

The grant will provide $25,000 for upgrades to the emergency program's website. ^[5]

“THAT Council supports an application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, to receive and manage a fully funded UBCM EOC Support grant in the amount of $25,000 in coordination with the Princeton Emergency Program; ^[5]”

The council awarded the contract for the review and update of the Official Community Plan Bylaw to Meraki Community Planning for $46,265.00, including disbursements and excluding GST. ^[23]

“THAT Council award the contract for the review and update of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw to Meraki Community Planning in the amount of $46,265.00 including disbursements and excluding GST; ^[23]”

The council awarded the contract for the preparation of a Development Cost Charges Bylaw to TRUE Consulting for $30,000, excluding GST. ^[23]

“THAT Council award the contract for the preparation of a Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Bylaw to TRUE Consulting in the amount of $30,000, excluding GST. ^[23]”

The council waived the 2021 fees for Sidewalk Café Permits and supported the use of temporary patios on private property of restaurants and take-out establishments. ^[24]

“THAT Council waives the 2021 fees for Sidewalk Café Permits, in support of our local business/restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic; ^[24]”

The council approved the business façade improvement grant application for 217 Vermilion Avenue and allocated $5,000 for reimbursement for the façade improvements. ^[11]

“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application from Sagebrush Physiotherapy for 217 Vermilion Avenue; ^[11]”

Water and Sanitary Improvement Project — Town council would authorize water and sanitary improvement projects upon their inclusion in the Town’s Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and subject to securing financing. April 6 20

“THAT Council authorize water and sanitary improvement projects upon their inclusion in the Town’s Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and subject to securing financing. April 6 2021 Water and Sanitary Improvement Project Report to Council Town of Princeton Recommended Priority Items S”

Glencore - Brenda Renewables

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program ^[13]

WildSafeBC Provincial Coordinator

Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Princeton Garden Club — items 8.1 to 8.7 be received and filed.

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.7 be received and filed.”

2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw — Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 998, 2021 be given third reading and adoption. 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw m0192_2020 ^[14][15]

“THAT Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 998, 2021 be given third reading and adoption. 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw Report 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw m0192_2020 ^[14][15]”

2021 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 999, 2021. 2021 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 2021 Revenue Anticipation Report Adoption ^[19]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 999, 2021. 2021 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 2021 Revenue Anticipation Report Adoption ^[19]”

2 — Town council would gives the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021 three readings. 2021 Tax Rate Report 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of Tax on an Average House Copy of schedule704_2020 ^[20]

“THAT Council gives the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021 three readings. 2021 Tax Rate Report 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of Tax on an Average House Copy of schedule704_2020 ^[20]”

2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 1 2021-2025 No. 1001, 2021. 2021 Financial Plan Amendment 1 Report 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw ^[6][16]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment 1 2021-2025 No. 1001, 2021. 2021 Financial Plan Amendment 1 Report 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment ^[6][16]”

2021 Utility Billing Bylaw — Town of Princeton Utility Billing Bylaw No. 1002, 2021 be adopted. 2021 Utility Billing Bylaw Report 2021 Utility Billing Bylaw ^[21][22]

“THAT Town of Princeton Utility Billing Bylaw No. 1002, 2021 be adopted. 2021 Utility Billing Bylaw Report 2021 Utility Billing Bylaw ^[21][22]”

2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw — Town council would gives the Town of Princeton Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 three readings; AND THAT staff be directed to forward the bylaw to the Inspector of Municipal ^[18]

“THAT Council gives the Town of Princeton Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 three readings; AND THAT staff be directed to forward the bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval; AND THAT, after receiving approval from the Inspector of Municipalities, staff be dire ^[18]”

2021 Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw — Town council would gives the Town of Princeton Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1004, 2021 two readings; AND THAT staff be directed to give notice of the prop ^[17]

“THAT Council gives the Town of Princeton Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1004, 2021 two readings; AND THAT staff be directed to give notice of the proposed bylaw under Section 94 of the Community Charter . 2021 Industrial Park Revitalization Tax Exemption R ^[17]”