From the recording
Princeton council discusses development cost charges bylaw
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The Princeton town council met on April 25th to discuss the development cost charges bylaw, Bylaw No. 1015, 2022. The bylaw aims to impose development cost charges to fund infrastructure projects in the town.
Councilor Kerry asked the council to rescind third reading of the bylaw and give third reading to the amended version. The amendments include removing sections 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5, which are not required in the bylaw, and changing the water schedule to reflect the technical report.
Councilor Kerry explained that the inspector of municipalities requested the changes to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act. The amended bylaw will be sent to the inspector of municipalities for approval.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Rescind third reading of Bylaw No. 1015, 2022 Development Cost Charges: Councilor Kerry moved to rescind third reading of the bylaw and give third reading to the amended version.
- passed — Give third reading to Bylaw No. 1015, 2022 Development Cost Charges as amended: Councilor Kerry moved to give third reading to the amended bylaw.
FACT · Next
What comes next
- The amended bylaw will be sent to the inspector of municipalities for approval, and the council expects to have the signed bylaw within one week to two weeks.
FACT · Delegations
Who spoke
- Councilor Kerry — To rescind third reading of the bylaw and give third reading to the amended version.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected
Stakes & interests
Development cost charges bylaw
The bylaw aims to impose development cost charges to fund infrastructure projects in the town, such as water, sanitary sewer, and highway facilities.
FACT · By item
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Open questions
- What are the specific changes made to the water schedule in the amended bylaw?
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