From the recording

Town council discusses flood recovery and economic development

Quick view

The town council met to discuss the progress of flood recovery efforts and economic development in the area. One of the main topics of discussion was the $11.9 million received from the Province for flood recovery. The council also discussed the progress of various projects, including the well one and two project, the water loop project, and the campground water project. The council received a report on the flood recovery financial data, which showed that the town has received a total of $11.9 million for flood recovery. The report also showed that the town has spent $348,216.54 on vehicle replacements not covered by ICBC, and $2,946,408.76 on the well 1&2 replacement project. The council also discussed the economic development in the area, including the visitor center and the RV park. The visitor center has seen a 21% increase in visitors this year, and the RV park is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

recommended — Flood Recovery Staff Updates: Council receive and file the reports from staff on flood recovery. ^[5]
recommended — 2024 Flood Recovery Financial Report: Council receives flood recovery financial data for information only. ^[5]
recommended — Building Department 2024 Flood event recovery update: Council receives the report update from the building department for informational purposes. ^[6]

FACT · Next

What comes next

The council will continue to monitor the progress of flood recovery efforts and economic development in the area.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Lyle Thomas, CAO — update on flood recovery efforts and economic development in the area

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Flood Recovery

The town council is working to recover from the 2021 flood event, which caused significant damage to the town's infrastructure and homes.

Economic Development

The town council is also working to promote economic development in the area, including the visitor center and the RV park.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6 STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS — Town council would receive and file the reports from staff on flood recovery. 2024 Flood Recovery Financial Report Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program ~ 2024 Stats - ^[5]^[6]^[7]^[9]^[10]

“THAT Council receive and file the reports from staff on flood recovery. 2024 Flood Recovery Financial Report Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program ~ 2024 Stats - Visitors and Parties New Flood Recovery Staff Report 2024-Manager of Protective Services Building Departme ^[5]^[6]^[7]^[9]^[10]”

2 Progress since Nov 2021 flood event - July 3 2024 Report 2

Progress since Nov 2021 flood event - July 3 2024 Report 2 ^[4]^[8]

6.1 Flood Recovery Staff Updates

Council received a report on the progress of flood recovery efforts ^[5]

“Council receive and file the reports from staff on flood recovery. ^[5]”

6.2 2024 Flood Recovery Financial Report

Council received a report on the flood recovery financial data ^[5]

“Council receives flood recovery financial data for information only. ^[5]”

6.3 Building Department 2024 Flood event recovery update

Council received a report on the progress of building department's flood recovery efforts ^[6]

“Council receives the report update from the building department for informational purposes. ^[6]”

Open questions

How will the town council ensure that the flood recovery efforts are completed on time and within budget?

Sources

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