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Council Approves Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council has approved a bylaw amendment to allow for permissive tax exemptions for certain properties. The amendment affects two properties, rescinding previous exemptions and granting new ones. This change is intended to bring the town's policies in line with the Community Charter. Council also discussed a request from the Royal Canadian Legion for a letter of support for a grant application. The Legion plans to use the grant to make their washroom facilities fully accessible for people with disabilities and/or different needs. Council agreed to provide the letter of support. The meeting also touched on the town's infrastructure, including the water system and lift stations. Council discussed the possibility of upgrading the system and seeking reimbursement through insurance claims.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

passed — Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment: Council approved the bylaw amendment, allowing for permissive tax exemptions for certain properties. ^[5]
recommended — Letter of Support for Royal Canadian Legion: Council agreed to provide a letter of support for the Legion's grant application. ^[6]
tabled — Infrastructure Upgrades: Council discussed the possibility of upgrading the town's water system and lift stations, but no decision was made.

FACT · Next

What comes next

The town's infrastructure upgrades will be revisited at a future meeting, and the council will provide a letter of support for the Legion's grant application.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Royal Canadian Legion — a letter of support for their grant application to make their washroom facilities fully accessible.

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment

This change affects the town's policies on tax exemptions and may impact property owners in the affected areas.

Letter of Support for Royal Canadian Legion

The Legion's grant application is intended to make their washroom facilities fully accessible, which may benefit seniors and people with disabilities in the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

9 CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED-NONE

CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED-NONE — Town council would instruct staff to provide the Legion Branch No. 56 with a letter of support for their application for a grant to provide fully accessible washroom facilities. Le ^[6]

“THAT Council instruct staff to provide the Legion Branch No. 56 with a letter of support for their application for a grant to provide fully accessible washroom facilities. Legion Letter ^[6]”

10 BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS — the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1029, 2022 be adopted 2022 Permissive Exemptions Amendment ^[5]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1029, 2022 be adopted 2022 Permissive Exemptions Amendment ^[5]”

10.1 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment

Council approved the bylaw amendment, allowing for permissive tax exemptions for certain properties. ^[5]

“The bylaw was amended to include both the properties in question that we're asked for and uh we asked for council's approval. ^[5]”

9.1 Letter of Support for Royal Canadian Legion

Council agreed to provide a letter of support for the Legion's grant application. ^[6]

“We're applying for a grant to do some upgrades to the facility and unfortunately the grant has to be in by the first of November. ^[6]”

Open questions

What are the implications of the permissive tax exemption bylaw amendment for property owners in the affected areas?

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