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What happened

Town council approves millions for flood recovery, new vehicles

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The Town of Princeton council approved millions of dollars for flood recovery and new vehicles. They also adopted a new Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw. The council acknowledged June as Pride month and Access Awareness Day. They also approved the construction of Phase 3 of the Princeton Business Park and awarded a contract to DBA On Call Services for $298,142.51. The council also approved the purchase of four new vehicles for the Public Works department at a cost of $209,600 plus tax. The vehicles will replace those damaged in the 2021 flood. The council also authorized staff to move forward with the update of the 2021 Ecora Flood Assessment and Mitigation Report and awarded the contract to True Consulting for $100,000. The grant for this project is fully funded by the Emergency Management BC Grant.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Purchase of four new vehicles for Public Works: The council approved the purchase of four new vehicles for the Public Works department at a cost of $209,600 plus tax. The vehicles will replace those damaged in the 2021 flood.
  • passed — Update to the 2021 Ecora Report-Contract Award: The council authorized staff to move forward with the update of the 2021 Ecora Flood Assessment and Mitigation Report and awarded the contract to True Consulting for $100,000. The grant for this project is fully funded by the Emergency Management BC Grant. [9]
  • passed — Princeton Business Park Subdivision Phase 3: The council approved the construction of Phase 3 of the Princeton Business Park and awarded a contract to DBA On Call Services for $298,142.51. They also approved additional expenditures for the project for the installation of FortisBC gas and FortisBC electrical up to a total project cost of $404,000. [12]
  • passed — Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw No. 1015, 2022: The council adopted the Town of Princeton Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1015, 2022.
  • passed — Acknowledging June as Pride month and Access Awareness Day: The council acknowledged June as Pride month and Access Awareness Day.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next regular council meeting is scheduled for June 6th, 2022.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society — The council to acknowledge June as Pride month.
  • SPARC BC — The council to acknowledge June 4th, 2022 as Access Awareness Day and May 29th to June 4th, 2022 as AccessAbility Week.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Flood recovery

The council approved millions of dollars for flood recovery and the purchase of new vehicles for the Public Works department. This is a significant investment in the town's infrastructure and will help to mitigate the effects of future floods.

Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw

The council adopted a new Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw, which will help to fund the town's infrastructure projects. This is an important step in ensuring that the town's infrastructure is up-to-date and can support the needs of the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Replacement of four (4) Public Works Vehicles Damaged in the Flood of 2021

The council approved the purchase of four new vehicles for the Public Works department at a cost of $209,600 plus tax. [19]

“THAT Council approve the purchase of four (4) 2023 Ford F-150 pickup trucks to replace damaged trucks from the flood of 2021 at a cost of $209,600 plus tax. [19]”

6.2 Update to the 2021 Ecora Report-Contract Award

The council authorized staff to move forward with the update of the 2021 Ecora Flood Assessment and Mitigation Report and awarded the contract to True Consulting for $100,000. [9]

“THAT Council authorize staff to move forward with the update of the 2021 Ecora Flood Assessment and Mitigation Report and award the contract to True Consulting; [9]”

6.3 Princeton Business Park Subdivision Phase 3

The council approved the construction of Phase 3 of the Princeton Business Park and awarded a contract to DBA On Call Services for $298,142.51. [12]

“THAT Council authorize staff to move forward with the construction of Phase 3 of the Princeton Business Park and award the construction contract to DBA On Call Services in amount of $298,142.51; [12]”

8.1 Township of Spallumcheen

Township of Spallumcheen — item 8.1 be received and filed. [5]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [5]”

9.1 South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society

South Okanagan Similkameen Pride Society — Town council would acknowledge and recognize June as Pride month. Email-Pride Month Princeton - June is Pride Month [10][11]

“THAT Council acknowledge and recognize June as Pride month. Email-Pride Month Princeton - June is Pride Month [10][11]”

9.2 SPARC BC

SPARC BC — Town council would acknowledge and recognize June 4th, 2022 as Access Awareness Day and May 29 th to June 4th, 2022 as AccessAbility Week. Access Awareness Day on June 4, 2022 SPAR [7][16]

“THAT Council acknowledge and recognize June 4th, 2022 as Access Awareness Day and May 29 th to June 4th, 2022 as AccessAbility Week. Access Awareness Day on June 4, 2022 SPARC_AADLetter2022 [7][16]”

10.1 Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw No. 1015, 2022

The council adopted the Town of Princeton Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1015, 2022.

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1015, 2022.”

Open questions

  • What are the exact costs of the flood recovery projects?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2022 Ford F150 Super Cab 4x4 Short Box
  5. 2022-05-03-LTR_Sicamous__Redacted
  6. 465-193-Princeton-Thomas-Princeton Business Park Subdivision Phase 3-Recommendation of Award-2022 05 12
  7. Access Awareness Day on June 4, 2022
  8. DCC Letter
  9. Ecora Report Update Contract Award
  10. Email-Pride Month
  11. Princeton - June is Pride Month
  12. Princeton Business Park Subdivision Phase 3 Contract Award
  13. Princeton-Thomas-Flood Mitigation Plan Update-Proposal-2022 04 25_Redacted
  14. SPARC_AAD2022PosterLetter
  15. SPARC_AADGrantApplication2022
  16. SPARC_AADLetter2022
  17. Tender opening summary (signed)_Redacted
  18. Town of Princeton Flood Mitigation Work Plan_Redacted
  19. Vehicle Replacement
  20. 465-621-Princeton-DCC-Bylaw-Technical Appendix-R3-January 2022
  21. Adoption-Bylaw No. 1015, 2022 Development Cost Charges
  22. Statutory Approval DCC Bylaw No 1015 - Approved

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