Princeton town council meets on September 6th
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What comes next
- The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers at 3:00 PM on September 6th.
Stakes & interests
The Fire Hall roof replacement project has been ongoing for some time, and the council will now consider awarding the contract for the work. The project is expected to cost around $78,640, plus applicable taxes.
The new Public Works Shop is a major project for the town, and the council will consider awarding the contract for the construction work. The project is expected to cost around $3,925,000, plus tax.
The permissive tax exemption report is an annual review of the tax exemptions granted to non-profit organizations in the town. The council will review the report and consider any necessary action.
The tax sale report is an annual review of the tax sale process in the town. The council will review the report and consider any necessary action.
The council will receive and file correspondence related to liquor and cannabis regulation, including a proposed regulatory amendment and a temporary relocation of liquor stores.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The council will consider awarding the contract for the replacement of the Fire Hall roof to All Purpose Roofing for the sum of no more than $78,640 plus applicable taxes. [16]
“THAT Council award the contract for the replacement of the roof at the Princeton Volunteer Fire Hall located at 162 2nd Street to All Purpose Roofing for the sum of no more than $78,640 plus applicable taxes with the source of funds as described in the current financial plan; [16]”
The council will consider awarding the contract for the construction of the new Public Works Shop project to Ledcor Construction Limited for the sum of $3,925,000.00 plus tax. [12]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Council award the contract for the construction of the new public works Shop project to Ledcor Construction Limited (1628 Dickson Avenue, Suite 700, Kelowna B.C.) for the sum of $3,925,000.00 plus tax; [12]”
The council will receive the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only. [4]
“THAT Council receive the 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only. [4]”
The council will consider authorizing the CAO to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2023 Tax Sale in accordance with Section 648 of the Local Government Act. [5]
“THAT Council authorize CAO Lyle Thomas or his designate to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2023 Tax Sale in accordance with Section 648 of the Local Government Act; [5]”
The council will receive and file correspondence related to liquor and cannabis regulation, including a proposed regulatory amendment and a temporary relocation of liquor stores. [9]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [9]”
Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) — items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [9]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [9]”
The council will consider reading Bylaw No. 1040, 2023, a third time. [17]
“THAT Bylaw No.1040, 2023, be read a third time. [17]”
Open questions
- The council will consider awarding contracts for the replacement of the Fire Hall roof and the construction of the new Public Works Shop, but the exact costs and details of the projects are not yet clear.
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2023 Permissive Tax Exemption Report
- 2023 Tax Sale Report to Council
- 655928 - Liquor - Backgrounder - Prescribed ID
- 655928 - Liquor - Engagement Paper - LRS Temp Relocation
- All Purpose Roofing
- Engagement Invitation - Cannabis Store Licence Cap
- Engagement Invitation - Temporary Relocation of Liquor Stores and Proposed Liquor Amendment
- Public Works Shop Plans
- REPORT- Award town shop
- 57967
- 57968
- Regular Agenda - 16 Aug 2023 - Minutes - Pdf
- Staff Report - 2023 Fire Hall Roof Replacement
- Third Reading Staff Report - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1040, 2023
Spot an error?
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